Ramp construction on highway 1 near White city and Balgonie has begun. The work involves construction of an eastbound to south bound ramp and a northbound to eastbound ramp at the junction of Highways 1 and 48 at White City and the construction of a westbound to northbound ramp at the junction of Highways 1 and 46 at Balgonie.
"This work will improve safety on one of the busiest highways in the province and improve access and safety for the growing municipalities east of Regina," Highways and Infrastructure Minister Jim Reiter said. "Our government is committed to providing the transportation infrastructure that will allow our communities to grow."
With the work getting underway today, all of the study's immediate recommendations have been implemented or are underway. This includes:
Completion of the functional design study for the future interchange at Highways 1 and 48.
Completion of the functional design study for the future interchange at Highways 1 and 46.
Commissioning a consultant for the functional design study for the future interchange at the junction of Highway 1 and the Pilot Butte Access Road.
Commissioning a study of the lighting along Highway 1. The study is currently underway and is expected to be completed this fall.
In addition, the ministry is also doing a pilot study to determine the effectiveness of radar speed signs. The signs are intended to alert motorists to excessive speed and serve as a "traffic calming measure".
