REGINA – The final leg for Highway 11 twinning is underway.
Work has begun on the new northbound lanes which will be paved this summer, beginning 2.5 km south of MacDowall, Saskatchewan and then continuing 10.5 km north.
“Once this final $10.1 million paving project on Highway 11 is complete this fall, the major north-south trade corridor between Regina and Prince Albert will become an official four-lane highway, with the exception of where the road narrows through the village of Chamberlain,” said Don McMorris, Highways and Infrastructure Minister.
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“This will wrap up a $124 million joint federal-provincial investment to accelerate twinning and enhance this important trade corridor, which carries billions of dollars in exports to varying markets.”
This project was scheduled to be finished last fall, but weather and contractor delays resulted in the final section being pushed to the 2013 construction season.
Although wet conditions this spring have caused some delays, officials are confident that this final leg of Highway 11 will be completed this year.
“Highway 11 connects Saskatchewan’s three largest cities and carries more than 14,000 vehicles per day, including shippers, commuters and tourists alike,” said Batoche MLA Delbert Kirsch.
The provincial government i reminding motorists to slow to 60 km/hr in construction zones.
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