IMPROVING HIGHWAY 15 WEST OF SEMANS

Construction is now underway on 9.6 km of grading on Highway 15 west of Semans.

Grading is taking place on Highway 15 from Semans to 9.6 km west. C. Duncan Construction Ltd. of Spy Hill, Saskatchewan is the contractor.

The public is advised that there will be an occasional disruption of traffic during the construction period. This $650,000 project should be completed in late August, and is being cost-shared through the Strategic Partnership Program. Through this program, Saskatchewan Highways and Transportation works with local governments to manage traffic on highways impacted by grain or commodity truck traffic to improve the overall level of service to rural Saskatchewan.

"This grading project is part of our commitment to building better highways," Highways and Transportation Minister Maynard Sonntag said. "The work on Highway 15 will improve safety and support regional economic development, demonstrating once again that transportation is a priority for the Government of Saskatchewan."

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 and 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