A new passing lane project is underway on Highway 17 along the Saskatchewan-Alberta border, as both provinces continue investing in road safety and infrastructure.
The $14.4-million project will see the construction of five passing lanes north of Lloydminster. Drivers can expect reduced speed limits, traffic stoppages, single-lane traffic, local detours, pilot vehicles, traffic signals and minor delays while the work is carried out. Completion is scheduled for the summer of 2026.
The project is jointly funded by Saskatchewan and Alberta and was included in the province’s latest Weekly Orange Zone Construction Update, which outlines highway improvement projects across Saskatchewan.
"We want drivers to know we are working for them to make our highways safer and better," Highways Minister David Marit said. "Please slow down in work zones. We want everyone to get home safely to those they love."