IMPROVING HIGHWAY 15 WEST OF SOVEREIGN

Construction is now underway on 11.5 km of resurfacing on Highway 15 west of Sovereign.

Resurfacing is taking place on Highway 15 from the junction of Highway 4, just south of Rosetown, to 8 km west of Sovereign. Anderson Rental and Paving Ltd. of Saskatoon is the contractor.

The public is advised that there will be an occasional disruption of traffic during the construction period. This project should be completed in late June, and is valued at $1.7 million.

"This resurfacing 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 pavement, 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 per hour 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