Released on September 24, 2015
The repairs to a section of Highway 22 destroyed during floods in summer 2014 are now complete. Last fall, traffic was re-routed until a large culvert was installed. Paving took place this summer and the fully-restored road is now ready for traffic.A gallery displaying photos of the Highway 22 repairs can be found at www.highways.gov.sk.ca/hwy22_pearlcreek.
Other projects completed this week include 38 kilometres of paving on Highway 43 near Gravelbourg, landslide repairs at three locations on Highway 56 near Indian Head, and new bridges on Highway 6 near Highway 13 and Highway 2 over Hay Meadow Creek.
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