REGINA – The Province of Saskatchewan spent $1.1 billion to improve highways during this year’s construction season. The budget was the second largest in the province’s history.
"I feel it’s important to acknowledge and thank the roadbuilders, engineers and ministry staff for another successful construction season," said Highways and Infrastructure Minister David Marit in a press release
Highlights from this season include progress on the Regina Bypass including the completion of two new bridges, White City and Balgonie; construction of passing lanes on Highway 5; grading for a twinning project on Highway 7; Work on new overpasses at Warman and Martensville; and Highway 39 twinning between Estevan and Bienfait.
The province also completed dozens of major bridge rehabilitations and replacements as well as numerous culvert projects.
While many projects are wrapping up as cold winter weather begins, some work will continue. Even though the ground will soon begin to freeze, some bridge and culvert work can be completed and heavy material can be hauled in to prepare for the upcoming construction season, explains the release.
The province is also looking at reforming how it does its road signs.
"The feedback I get from the people who use our highways is that work zone signing is sometimes inconsistent and can be hard to understand; I’ve seen the same thing in my own travels," Marit said. "I’ve asked my officials to make changes in time for next construction season that will ensure consistency in work zone signing."
The province is reminding drivers to observe posted speed limits in construction zones and slow to 60 km/h when passing highway workers and equipment.
About $7.4 billion has been invested into Saskatchewan’s highways and infrastructure since 2008.
The Province of Saskatchewan spent $1.1 billion to improve highways during this year’s construction season and celebrated many milestones including the completion of several new bridges such as the White City Bridge, pictured, which is part of the larger Regina Bypass project.
Photo: Regina Bypass"
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