NEWS FROM THE FIELD
NEWS FROM THE FIELD
Sharing news that SHCA members need to know
Highway 123 to Cumberland House
getting an upgrade
The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to announce that six
kilometres of Highway 123 near Cumberland House is set to receive
a grade raise in a couple of locations this construction season.
“Our government has made record investments into northern
highway infrastructure,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister,
David Marit, said. “We know how important Highway 123 is to the
community of Cumberland House. With parts of the road running
through the Saskatchewan River delta, we are happy to announce a
project that will reduce the future risk of flooding.”
“The council in Cumberland House would like to express gratitude
regarding Highway 123 as it has been holding up well this
spring,” Cumberland House mayor, Kelvin McKay, said. “We are
grateful for the support and work by the ministry.”
With the highway construction season getting underway, the
Government of Saskatchewan is urging drivers to stay alert and
slow down through the work zone.
A highway construction update is published weekly on
bit.ly/sk-hwy-update to provide the travelling public with the latest
details on projects underway to help plan safe and efficient travel.
You can also report a highway work zone signing problem by calling
306-244-5535.
If you’re planning to travel, check the Highway Hotline at
www.saskatchewan.ca/highwayhotline, which provides up-to-date
information on construction, emergency road closures, the status
of ferries, barges and other road activities. Information is also available
by calling 511.
Travellers need to obey signs, stay alert and slow to 60 km/hour
through the work zone. There may be cases in other work zones
when workers are not present that require you to slow down. A
sharp pavement drop or loose stones during a seal coat are examples
of hazards that warrant a slower posted speed.
The Government of Saskatchewan has invested more than $8 billion
in transportation infrastructure since 2008, improving more
than 12,000 km of Saskatchewan highways.
Canadian Construction Association
asks federal government to restore
business confidence
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is asking the federal
government to work with the provinces and stakeholders involved
in the Trans Mountain Expansion Project to mediate a solution and
restore business confidence.
CCA supports the concept of sustainable development, recognizing
the need to balance environmental and economic considerations
in the decision-making process. Also, CCA supports the
development and use of a fair, equitable and expedient Canadian
environmental assessment and review process. Furthermore, CCA
supports and promotes long-term, sustainable, transparent and
predictable investment in Canada’s strategic infrastructure.
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CANADIAN CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION
Cumberland House
CCA President
Mary Van Buren
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