Regina– If you’ve driven the road from Highway 9 to Good Spirit Lake in recent years, you might wonder how good your shocks are, as it is not exactly smooth. But that road, and four others like it, was singled out for paving next year, according to a Sept. 17 announcement from the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure.
These projects are part of the government’s $7.5 billion two-year capital plan “to build a strong Saskatchewan and stimulate our economic recovery following the pandemic,” the release said.
In addition to highway upgrades, as a part of this fall’s record construction plan, more than $2 million of paving will occur within five Saskatchewan Provincial Parks next year, including Good Spirit Lake, Great Blue Heron; Greenwater Lake; Meadow Lake and Rowan’s Ravine.
When it comes to Good Spirit, the portion of Highway 9 that road connects to is currently in the final phases of passing lane construction.
“We are investing in the highways accessing a number of our beautiful parks to make sure visitors can reach their destination safely and efficiently,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister Greg Ottenbreit said in a release. “This is part of our $7.5 billion two-year capital plan that will help get Saskatchewan people back to work while building infrastructure that will serve the province for decades to come.”
“Saskatchewan people are proud of our beautiful provincial parks,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Gene Makowsky said. “This roadwork is happening as a result of two government ministries working together as one team to ensure the best possible experience for park visitors.”
A plan to improve about 50 kilometres (km) of Highway 24 into Chitek Lake was announced earlier this month.
Meanwhile, more than $41 million worth of highway construction continues on several projects near provincial parks this year including:
• Construction on Highway 219 near Danielson Provincial Park;
• Paving on Highway 255 near Tobin Lake; and
• Paving on Highway 265 near Candle Lake Provincial Park.
