Circle Drive South project begins in Saskatoon

Construction has started on Saskatoon’s Circle Drive South Project.

SASKATOON

Construction has started on Saskatoon’s Circle Drive South Project. The project consists of the construction of eight kilometres of freeway-class roadway with interchanges at key crossroads, rail grade separations and a new crossing over the South Saskatchewan River.

The project also includes the construction of a new bridge that will act as an urban bypass and will help divert the traffic from Saskatoon’s downtown core. Project completion is expected by fall 2012.

The upgrades are expected to benefit both the public and commercial traffic by reducing congestion and vehicle emissions and decreasing travel delays for vehicles crossing the city.

The federal government in partnership with the Province of Saskatchewan and the City of Saskatoon, has committed a total of $96 million to the Saskatoon Circle Drive Project, in support of the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative.

DCN NEWS SERVICES