According to the provincial government, an average of 5,630 vehicles use the Regina Bypass daily.
That number includes 1,230 trucks, which previously had to drive through the streets of Regina.
“We are encouraged to see many people benefitting from the bypass in the first weeks of full operation,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister Greg Ottenbreit said in a press release. “The improved safety and efficiency of the project for people travelling in the Regina area is great, and we are excited to see even more traffic use the route as people familiarize themselves with the new infrastructure.”
The government estimates the bypass will reduce fuel consumption by nearly 300 million litres over 30 years, resulting in a 1.5 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
The Regina Bypass officially opened October 29 after four years of construction.
