RESURFACING COMPLETE ON HIGHWAY 6 NEAR SPALDING

Resurfacing is complete on 10.7 km of Highway 6 near Spalding.

"This resurfacing is part of our commitment to building better highways," Highways and Transportation Minister Mark Wartman said. "Work on this $1.2 million project was completed at the end of July, and required 24 full-time workers."

Resurfacing took place on Highway 6 from 7.9 km south to 2.8 km north of Spalding. Ramco Paving Ltd. of Regina was the contractor on the job.

"Highway 6 is an important north-south trade corridor for Saskatchewan. In recent years, this section has experienced an increase in truck traffic, leading to wear and tear," Wartman said. "Maintaining our investment in pavements is a priority and the department is working hard to fix roads across the province to enhance trade and improve driver safety."

The government has committed $296.2 million to building better highways in 2003-2004. More than 700 km of highways will be reconstructed and paved this year.

Motorists are reminded to reduce speed and drive safely through the Orange Zone and to also watch for construction signs and heavy equipment during this season of busy road construction.

For more information about road construction projects and other Saskatchewan Highways and Transportation activities, visit the web site at: www.highways.gov.sk.ca.

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For More Information, Contact:

Kirsten Leatherdale Highways and Transportation Regina Phone: (306) 787-8484 Email: kleatherdale@highways.gov.sk.ca