Released on October 15, 2015
Weekly Construction Update
This week, a $14 million grading and paving project on Highway 22 from Southey to Earl was completed. This road was severely damaged by excessive moisture and heavy truck traffic in recent years.
The new pavement will provide a smoother and safer surface for those in the area. The road is also upgraded to a primary weight standard from the junction of Highway 6 for 5 km to the grain terminal to accommodate grain and delivery trucks.
Starting this week, a maintenance project is underway on Highway 15 at the Conquest access that will improve the rutted road. A bridge is also being removed and replaced by a culvert on Highway 924 south of Dore Lake.
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 and toll-free across Canada at 1-888-335-7623.
Drivers are reminded to observe posted speed limits in construction zones and slow to 60 km/hr when passing highway workers and equipment.
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