IMPROVING BRIDGE OVER HIGHWAY 35

Construction is underway on the Highway 35 concrete bridge in the town of Fort Qu'Appelle.

The existing bridge on Highway 35 over the Qu'Appelle River is deteriorating and will therefore be dismantled. A new concrete bridge is being constructed in its place. Saskatchewan Highways and Transportation's bridge crew will handle construction on the project, valued at $725,000.

The public is advised the bridge will be closed and traffic will be detoured onto alternate routes during the construction period. This project should be complete by the beginning of September.

"This bridge reconstruction is part of our commitment to building better highways," Highways and Transportation Minister Maynard Sonntag said. "The new Highway 35 bridge will enhance an important transportation route and support regional economic development."

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