Introduction
The Government of Saskatchewan is conducting a study for proposed safety and capacity improvements on Highway 10 and Highway 35 in Fort Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan.
We’ll be looking at the following intersections:
- Highway 10 and Highway 35
- Highway 10 and Boundary Avenue
- Highway 10 and Bay Avenue
What is functional planning?
Functional planning helps us look ahead to address future issues such as traffic congestion and safety concerns.
Your feedback will help identify opportunities and challenges. Since this is early planning work, there is no time frame for construction.
Study
This study will assess traffic capacity along the Highway 10 corridor and identify potential improvements.
It will analyze three intersections, focusing on current traffic volumes and predict growth.
Delays are already occurring at the intersections of Highway 10 with Highway 35 and Highway 10 with Bay Avenue. Additional delays are expected at all three study intersections if there are no improvements.
The study will look at how much land is needed in the future for the intersection of Highways 10 and 35. Land outside this area can be made available for development.
Considerations
The design team considered:
- existing roadway geometry
- safety
- mobility and reliability
- future predicted traffic, pedestrian, and cyclist volumes
- locations of utilities
- available roadway right-of-way
- construction staging
- cost
Study Area
Design Options and Evaluation
Three design options at each intersection are evaluated based on:
- safety/driver comfort
- stakeholder feedback
- traffic delays
- operations and maintenance costs
- constructability and construction phasing
- cost
Highway 10 and Highway 35 Intersection
Renderings (large images) of all options
Option 1 – Traffic Signals with a Southbound Right Turn
Key features:
- Traffic signals
- A dedicated southbound right turn lane
This option has fewer anticipated delays when traveling north and south. The safety score is lower due to more conflict points and increased potential for right-angle collisions.

Option 2 – Traffic Signals with Southbound Left Turn
Key features:
- Traffic signals
- A dedicated southbound left turn lane
In terms of safety, Options 1 and 2 are very similar. Option 2 has the lowest construction cost.

Option 3 – Roundabout
Key features:
- Single lane roundabout
- A right turn lane bypassing the roundabout southbound
Benefits include fewer anticipated delays and a higher safety rating. This option has the highest construction cost.

Highway 10 and Boundary Avenue Intersection
Option 1 – Restricted Left Turns
Key features:
- Stop signs for Boundary Ave.
- Raised median along the centerline to prohibit left turns to and from the Highway
Option 1 has the least expected traffic delays. It is considered the safest option and has the lowest construction cost. However, it will restrict left turns to and from the highway at Boundary Ave.

Option 2 – Eastbound Left Turn Lane
Key features:
- Stop signs for Boundary Avenue
- A new left turn lane eastbound
Option 2 has higher anticipated delays for southbound travellers. It also has a lower safety rating.

Option 3 – Roundabout
Key features:
- A single lane roundabout
- A right turn lane bypassing the roundabout southbound
This option has the least anticipated delays and the highest construction cost. Roundabouts are considered very safe.

Highway 10 and Bay Avenue Intersection
Option 1 – Traffic signals
Key features:
- Traffic signals in all directions
Option 1 has the lowest construction cost but has more conflict points and potential for increased right-angle collisions.

Option 2 – Highway Traffic Signals
Key features:
- Traffic signals on Highway 10
- Stop signs on Bay Avenue
- New northbound right turn lane
In terms of safety, Options 1 and 2 are very similar. Option 2 has fewer potential delays than Option 1, but more delays than Option 3.

Option 3 – Roundabout
Key features:
This option has the least anticipated delays and the highest construction cost. Roundabouts are considered very safe.

Survey
The survey is now closed.
Thank you for your participation!
Next Steps
- Compile feedback
- Finalize study
- There is currently no timeline for construction
For more information, please contact lauren.stead@stantec.com