REGINA – Work is starting on the Regina Bypass as the route has been finalized and land acquisitions have begun.
“When the bypass proceeds to construction, it will be the single largest transportation infrastructure project in Saskatchewan’s history,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister Don McMorris said. “The Regina Bypass will create jobs, reduce traffic congestion and significantly improve safety.”
The bypass plan includes the location of the new roads, and also where the locations of intersections and overpasses will be.
The proposed twinned highway begins on Highway 11 northwest of Regina and runs south to Highway 1. The bypass will then wrap around south of the city about 5 km south of Highway 1 and be routed 400 metres east of Tower Road to connect back with Highway 1 on the east side of Regina.
The project will also include three overpasses at the Pilot Butte Access Road, Highway 48 at White City, and Highway 46 at Balgonie.
The Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure has begun the process of purchasing the land needed for the project and most landowners along the new route have already been contacted.
“The ministry will need to acquire a considerable amount of land in order to make this project a reality,” McMorris said. “Throughout the process, landowners can be expected to be treated with the utmost respect.”
The province has invested $4.1 billion in transportation since 2008.
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