The province is currently doing numerous road construction projects around lakes and campsites to try and make the drive smoother for commuters.
Improvements include grading, paving, spot improvements, rut filling and bridge construction. Work will also include notching, widening, structural upgrades and paving on Highway 26, leading to Loon Lake.
“With a record Highways and Infrastructure budget of $1.15 billion, and a $30 million surge in funding due to the Highways 2020 Plan, we are pleased many roads to your favourite summer destinations will be improved,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister Nancy Heppner said.
Leading into the August long weekend, work on highways or bridges near recreational areas includes:
- Highway 2 near Diefenbaker Bridge leading to various lake destinations including Prince Albert National Park;
- Highway 21 near Maple Creek near Cypress Hills;
- Highway 26 near Loon Lake;
- Highway 42 from Keeler to Eyebrow leading to Douglas and Danielson Provincial Parks;
- Highway 55 southeast of Green Lake leading to various lake destinations;
- Highway 56 at the Pasqua Lake Access;
- Highway 120 near Candle Lake;
- Highway 263 near Christopher Lake; and
- Highways 322 and 220 leading to Last Mountain Lake.
The province has invested $6.3 billion in transportation infrastructure since 2008.
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