Highway 39 between Weyburn and Estevan has re-opened to regular traffic, after line painting and paving were recently finished on a grade raise project west of Macoun.
"It's great to see this milestone reached and to see this portion of Highway 39 back in service, as we work to repair provincial highways damaged by flooding and high water levels," Highways and Infrastructure Minister Jim Reiter said. "Motorists should still be cautious in this area where the project occurred as some final work takes place on the side slopes of this road. We certainly appreciate all the patience and understanding of motorists."
Traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area during daylight hours only, as rocks are placed along the side slopes to prevent water erosion. Motorists are reminded to be alert, cautious and obey all signage and flag persons as this work happens, which is targeted to be finished before Labour Day weekend.
Highway 39 between Estevan and Midale was closed on August 3 so a more than 1 km stretch of the road west of Macoun could be raised by 0.6 metres, after water had covered portions of the driving surface. This road closure was to facilitate this grade raise construction project and had closed Highway 39 between Weyburn and Estevan to all through traffic.
Meanwhile, new construction activity highlighted includes bridge repairs on the Highway 11 overpass over Highway 6 just north of Regina, surfacing on Highway 13 east of Griffin and a bridge replacement on Highway 18 west of Fir Mountain.
Motorists are reminded to slow to 60 km/hr when passing highway workers and equipment and to be alert for any road construction or related activities as they travel.
