The Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways has completed bridge repairs north of Prince Albert and culvert replacements near Rosthern, while advancing a multi-year highway rebuild project south of Wakaw that affects travel routes used by Lloydminster-area residents heading into central Saskatchewan.
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Highways minister Kim Gartner highlighted the projects Aug. 7 in a provincial construction update.
“Drive to current conditions, pay attention to the road ahead and obey all construction signs and flag persons, as our crews and contractors work to improve our highway network,” Gartner said in a release. “We want everyone to get home safely.”
Wakaw-area projects underway
The largest project involves a $27.2 million rebuild of more than 17 kilometres of Highway 2 between Wakaw and Cudworth, including replacement of two culverts followed by paving.
Grading work is currently underway on the project, which began with tree clearing the week of March 30 and roadwork starting in mid-May. The entire project is expected to be completed by the end of 2027.
A second Wakaw-area project saw the ministry invest $2.7 million to improve about six kilometres of Highway 2 north of Wakaw. Paving work began May 19 and has now been completed, with final project completion expected by late fall 2026.
Rosthern culverts, northern bridge completed
The ministry invested about $800,000 to replace three culverts on Highway 312 about 13 kilometres west of Rosthern. Work began June 17 and was completed July 9.
In the St. George’s Hill area north of Prince Albert, about $100,000 in repairs were completed in June on the Highway 925 bridge over the Dillon River. The project included installation of steel pier piles to address damage caused by ice during spring run-off.
The work follows similar highway construction updates the province has issued throughout the summer construction season.
Project timelines are always subject to weather, the ministry said.
Drivers are encouraged to check the Highway Hotline for the latest information about ongoing provincial road construction. The hotline also provides information about closures related to fires, flooding or other incidents, along with ferry status.
The Government of Saskatchewan has invested more than $14.6 billion in transportation infrastructure since 2008, improving more than 22,700 kilometres of highways across the province.
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