IMPROVING HIGHWAY 55 NEAR GARRICK

Construction is complete on Highway 55 between Garrick and Love.

Resurfacing took place on 8.4 km of Highway 55 from just east of the Love access road to 3.3 km east of the Garrick access. Two bridges in the vicinity have also been resurfaced – one located 10.6 km west of Love and one located 15 km north of the junction of Highways 55 and 106. The total cost of these projects was $1.4 million, and the contractor was Potzus Paving and Road Maintenance Ltd. of Yorkton.

The public's patience during the construction period has been appreciated.

"This resurfacing is part of our commitment to building better highways," Highways and Transportation Minister Maynard Sonntag said. "The work on Highway 55 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:

Doug Wakabayashi Highways and Transportation Regina Phone: (306) 787-4805