RESURFACING ON HIGHWAY 2 NEAR CUDWORTH

A tender has been awarded for resurfacing 10.3 km of Highway 2 near Cudworth

during the upcoming construction season.



"Work for this $1.1 million resurfacing project is anticipated to begin in mid-

May of 2001 and should be completed by early June," Highways and Transportation

Minister Maynard Sonntag said. "Completion of this job will require an

estimated 24 full-time workers."



The resurfacing project on Highway 2 will take place at two separate locations

- from the junction of Highway 27 to 3.7 km North and a 6.6 km section near the

Cudworth Access Road.



Anderson Rental & Paving of Saskatoon was awarded this resurfacing project.



This resurfacing project was identified in the 2000/2001 Winter Tender Schedule

for Saskatchewan highway work, worth an estimated $90 million. The Winter

Tender Schedule ensures timely and efficient delivery of highway improvements

this spring.



"Highway 2 near Cudworth has seen an increase in truck traffic that is leading

to deterioration on this highway," Sonntag said. "It's important to keep our

highways in good driving condition to ensure the safety of the travelling

public."



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For more information, contact:



Rock Gorlick, Director

Engineering Projects

Highways and Transportation

Saskatoon

Phone: (306) 933-5225

(cell) 306-227-8013