IMPROVING HIGHWAY 6 SOUTH OF REGINA

Construction is complete on 20.3 km of resurfacing south of Regina.

The $2.9 million improvement project on Highway 6 took place from the Junction of Highway 1 to 20 km south. In addition, the Highway 1 and 6 interchange loops and ramps were resurfaced. ASL Paving Ltd. of Saskatoon was the contractor.

"This resurfacing project is part of our commitment to building better highways," Highways and Transportation Minister Maynard Sonntag said. "The improvements to this key north-south trade corridor will enhance safety and support regional economic development, demonstrating once again that transportation is a priority for the Government of Saskatchewan."

Other work on Highway 6 this construction season includes 16.2 km of paving from the U.S. border at the Port of Regway north.

Over the past three years, the province has invested $900 million in Saskatchewan's transportation network, improving 1,000 km of paved highways, upgrading 750 km of rural highways, and twinning 172 km on Highways 1 and 16.

This year's budget provides an additional $294.8 million to improve another 740 km of major highways, improve 30 bridges, and twin 53 km on Highways 1 and 16 this construction season.

Remember to slow to 60 km/h when passing through the construction Orange Zone, and watch for construction workers, signs and heavy equipment. For more information about construction in your area, view the provincial project map at: www.highways.gov.sk.ca.

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For More Information, Contact:

Kirsten Leatherdale Highways and Transportation Regina Phone: (306) 787-8484