The safety improvement project on Highway 1 to Regina, near Kalium Road and east of Moose Jaw, is now open to traffic.
With a total cost of $5.2 million, the project included the construction of high-speed entrance and exit ramps onto Kalium Road to help travellers make left turns at the intersections safely, and extended the turning lanes on Highway 1.
Temporary signs remain up and will soon be replaced by permanent signage, and drivers in the meantime are asked to obey speeds and watch for workers and equipment that may still remain.
The construction at Kalium Road is one of 60 intersection improvement projects the provincial government committed to last spring, as part of a five-year and $100 million commitment to safety.
“Safe and efficient travel is crucial for the movement of people and goods,” said Highways and Infrastructure Minister Greg Ottenbreit, in a press release. “This year’s intersection safety improvement projects include new turning lanes, lighting, clearing of sight lines and installation of rumble strips.”
Over 1,000 kilometres of highway will be improved this year, as part of the decade-long goal to build and upgrade 10,000 kilometres of highways.
Weekly construction updates from across the province can be found here.
