Released on May 14, 2015
With May long weekend fast approaching, motorists are reminded to watch for signs and always slow to 60 km/hr in work zones.The construction season is well underway with 15 projects already in progress. Major projects underway include paving on Highway 51 in and around Kerrobert and a grade and pave east of Martensville on Highway 305. New work beginning this week includes a $22 million surfacing project on Highway 263, for a total distance of 13 km.
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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.
The Government of Saskatchewan has invested a record $5.2 billion in transportation infrastructure since 2008.
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For more information, contact:
Sonja Orban
Highways and Infrastructure
Regina
Phone: 306-787-8484
Email: sonja.orban@gov.sk.ca