NEWS FROM THE FIELD
Up to 50 sets of passing lanes highlight
$715 million commitment to safety and
economic stimulus in highways budget
The Government of Saskatchewan will invest $715 million in 2020–21 to
improve safety and efficiency while providing a needed boost to people and
communities recovering from the economic impact of the global pandemic.
“Our government is pleased to invest in infrastructure that will boost
our economy and improve safety,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister
Greg Ottenbreit said. “This year’s highways budget will create jobs for
Saskatchewan people as we build a number of key projects that will serve
the province for decades to come.”
Totals contained in budget documents released in June reflect estimates
tabled in March and the first year of a two-year government-wide stimulus
program announced in May.
Budget 2020–21 provides $411 million for strategic capital investments
to improve safety and efficiency on key highway corridors.
Major construction projects include:
• Nine sets of passing lanes and resurfacing and widening on Highways 6
and 39 between Regina and the Canada–U.S. border;
• Four sets of passing lanes and resurfacing on Highway 7 between
Rosetown and Kindersley, plus planning for three additional sets of
passing lanes between Kindersley and the Saskatchewan–Alberta border;
• Two sets of passing lanes, resurfacing and widening of Highway 5, plus
planning for a short section of twinning between Saskatoon and the
junction of Highway 2;
• Three sets of passing lanes on Highway 10 between Melville and
Yorkton; and
• Three sets of passing lanes on Highway 9 between Yorkton and Canora.
This year’s investments include planning work for an additional 24 to 26
sets of passing lanes, which will proceed to construction in 2021, including:
• Thirteen to 15 sets on Highway 16 from Clavet to the Saskatchewan–
Manitoba Border;
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