IMPROVING HIGHWAY 39 NORTHWEST OF YELLOW GRASS

Construction is now underway on 7.8 km of resurfacing on Highway 39 from the Town of Yellow Grass, northwest.

Resurfacing is taking place from the east intersection of Highway 39 and Grid Road 621 to 7.8 km northwest. The highway shoulders will also be resurfaced along this stretch. ASL Paving Ltd. of Saskatoon is the contractor on this $1.2 million project.

The public is advised that there will be disruption of traffic during the construction period. Resurfacing work through Yellow Grass is expected to take approximately four days, the remainder of the project should be complete in approximately two weeks.

"This construction is part of our commitment to building better highways," Highways and Transportation Minister Maynard Sonntag said. "Work on Highway 39 will improve this key north-south trade corridor and 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 39 this construction season includes 18 km of resurfacing north of the U.S. border in conjunction with the federal government through the Border Infrastructure Fund. This project should be underway in late August.

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.

-30-

For More Information, Contact:

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