Government of Saskatchewan ministries, Crown corporations and organizations are implementing contingency plans to minimize the impacts of postal service disruption.
Les ministères, sociétés d’État et organismes du gouvernement de la Saskatchewan mettent en œuvre des plans d’urgence visant à réduire les répercussions de l’interruption du service des postes.
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Construction continues on the Highway 5 corridor safety improvement project.
This multi-year highway improvement project is being completed in three phases from Saskatoon city limits to the junction of Highway 2.
During construction, crews will be making their best efforts to accommodate traffic. Drivers can expect long delays; however, alternate routes are available such as Highways 41, 27 or Highway 316, 16 and 2. These alternate routes are signed. Drivers are reminded to be patient, watch for workers and pay close attention to signs when driving through the work zone.
Safety is the first priority, and work will be done in a way that keeps both the public and the construction crews safe. For updates on road restrictions and delays related to this project, please check in with the Highway Hotline.
Phase 1 was completed in 2021 and included about 10 km of repaving, widening and sight-line improvements through the hills and valleys east of Old 27 Road to Blucher Road.
Phase 2 construction is being done in two different contracts. This reduced the amount of road under construction at once along the 30-km stretch of highway from Highway 2 to Blucher Road. The work includes several safety improvements such as passing lanes, widening of the shoulders, repaving, sight-line improvements, access consolidation, intersection realignment on the St. Denis Access, intersection treatments and culvert replacements.
Phase 2A of the project was completed in 2023 and included approximately 15 km immediately west of the junction with Highway 2.
Phase 2B of the project started in 2023 and is scheduled to be completed in 2025. It includes work from 15 km west of the south junction with Highway 2 to near Blucher Road as well as the realignment of the St. Denis Access.
Over the winter months, Highway 5 within the construction zone will be left with approximately 1 km of a gravel surface including 3.5 km of gravel shoulders and an eastbound passing lane. Speeds will be reduced from 60 km/hr to 80 km/hr to ensure it is safe travel.
Phase 3 of the project will include twinning for about 10 km east from the City of Saskatoon. It also includes repaving of the existing lanes. Discussions with property owners for changes to access and land acquisition continue.
Design work is proceeding for this final segment. Public feedback is being used in the final design, and final design will be presented to the public later in the year.
A virtual public engagement session was held in early 2023. There was an opportunity for feedback through a survey that has now closed. The information for that session is available for review.
Information Boards and Handout. Review information from the February 2021 public information sessions.
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