The Saskatchewan government released a plan in Fillmore Friday morning for repaving projects around the province with a focus on important corridors to boost transportation infrastructure. A considerable 230 km of highway improvements, including a sizable portion of Highway 33, are planned for this year. This initiative is a component of the government's larger plan to upgrade 1,000 km of highways this season.
Highways Minister Jeremy Cockrill emphasized the significance of this project by saying, "As we enter the fourth year of the Growth Plan, our government remains committed to the promises made to the people of Saskatchewan, which include our commitment to improving 10,000 kilometres of highways within a decade. Our construction crews are tirelessly working across the province to enhance our transportation network, aiming to bolster safety and upgrade vital transportation routes."
The Highway 33 repaving project between Fillmore and Stoughton, spanning 38 kilometres, is one of the major projects in the works. Additionally, along the same highway, modifications to four intersections are also proposed. The remainder of the summer is likely to be spent with ongoing construction, which started earlier this month.
The Reeve of Fillmore, Russell Leguee, emphasized the need of preserving and improving rural roadway infrastructure, saying, "Ensuring the upkeep and enhancement of rural highway infrastructure is crucial for the well-being of those who work, live, and visit our communities. The improvements to Highway 33 will have a positive impact on the safe and efficient transportation of agricultural goods to both domestic and international markets. By guaranteeing connectivity between communities and providing safe and reliable roads, we contribute to a better quality of life for residents in rural areas."
Multiple work zones will be in place during the construction period, so drivers should be prepared for possible delays. There will be a variety of traffic management strategies used, including the use of pilot cars to direct traffic. Drivers must proceed with caution, limit their speed to no more than 60 km/h in work zones, and obey all traffic regulations.