Released on May 21, 2015
Weekly Construction Update
Construction is underway with about $30 million of grading and paving on Highways 21 and 51 around Kerrobert. Construction crews are paving Highway 21 through Kerrobert and Highway 51 from Kerrobert to Major. This work is expected to be finished next summer.
In addition, many other major projects will be starting the next few weeks. These include upgrades to Stony Rapids Airport and access road, grading work on Highway 16 near Clavet and Highway 15 east of Kenaston, and grading and paving work on Highway 305 east of Dalmeny.
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 down 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.
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For more information, contact:
Sonja Orban
Highways and Infrastructure
Regina
Phone: 306-787-8484
Email: sonja.orban@gov.sk.ca