Saskatchewan Highways Minister Kim Gartner recently highlighted ongoing work on provincial highways, including micro surfacing on Highway 303 east of Lloydminster.
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The provincial government announced that about 44 km of micro surfacing work between McLaren and the Border City began in late August and is expected to be completed by mid-September.
“Whether crews are working on bridges, resurfacing highways or completing other improvements, every project is about keeping Saskatchewan moving safely and reliably,” Gartner said.
The minister urged motorists to respect work zones, slow down and follow signage while construction continues into the fall.
What the work involves
Micro surfacing involves mixing crushed gravel, liquid asphalt, mineral filler, water and other additives to the road surface.
According to the province, the process improves the driving surface by levelling wheel ruts and prevents further surface deterioration from weather and traffic.
The Highway 303 project is estimated to cost $2.6 million.
Other provincial highway projects
Gartner also highlighted two other ongoing highway projects in Saskatchewan.
An estimated $1.3 million bridge replacement project on Highway 13 over Swan Coulee about five kilometres east of Consul began recently. The bridge replacement involves a structure near the end of its service life. Traffic is reduced to one lane with a width restriction of 4.2 metres. The project is expected to be completed mid-November.
Work on Highway 302 in the Prince Albert area began in June. The estimated $13.5 million project stretches from the 15th Street East/15th Avenue intersection in Prince Albert and extends east for more than 11 km.
Work includes grading, replacing 15 culverts and intersection improvements at Highway 302’s junction with Hazelwood Road/River Road and at Highway 302’s junction with Sunshine Road, along with paving. The project is expected to be completed in 2027.
All project completions are subject to weather.
Motorists are encouraged to check the Highway Hotline for the latest available information about ongoing provincial road construction to plan their routes. The Highway Hotline provides information about closures related to fires, flooding or other incidents, along with the status of ferries.
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