Released on June 11, 2015
Weekly Construction Update
Approximately 51,000 kilometres of centre and shoulder lines are being painted along the provincial highway system this construction season.
Each kilometre of solid line requires about 31.04 litres or 8.2 gallons of paint. The road paint has recycled glass beads in it which enhance the reflective qualities and prolong the life of the lines.
In addition to road painting, culverts have been successfully installed in 22 locations along Highway 10 between Yorkton and Balcarres and approximately nine kilometres of paved road is complete on Highway 7 near Vanscoy. This week and the beginning of next week, paving will begin on Highways 6 and 41 near Melfort and Highway 41 near Alvena.
The weekly construction update provides Saskatchewan residents with the latest details on projects underway to help plan safe and efficient travel throughout the summer and fall.
Additional travel information about emergency road closures, the status of ferries, barges and other road activities can also be found on the Highway Hotline at www.saskatchewan.ca/live/transportation/highway-hotline. It's also available by calling 306-787-7623 in Regina, 306-933-8333 in Saskatoon, the SaskTel cellular network at *ROAD, and toll-free across Canada at 1-888-335-7623.
Drivers are reminded to slow to 60 km/hr when passing highway workers and equipment and observe the posted speed limits in construction zones.
The Government of Saskatchewan has invested a record $5.2 billion in transportation infrastructure since 2008.
-30-
For more information, contact:
Sonja Orban
Highways and Infrastructure
Regina
Phone: 306-787-8484
Email: sonja.orban@gov.sk.ca