WEYBURN — A segment of Highway 35 in the Weyburn area is closed for paving.
According to the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure's Highway Hotline, both lanes are shut down from Weyburn to 3.2 kilometres north of the city. A local detour is in place. Motorists are asked to watch for equipment and people working.
The Highway Hotline says the closure started in the morning of July 9 at 10:18 a.m., and the anticipated end date is Sept. 30 at 5 p.m.
It's one of a few highway closures happening in south Saskatchewan due to road work. Highway 1 in the Whitewood area has been closed since July 3 for a culvert replacement. The Highway Hotline says the affected area is expected to remain closed until July 17.
Also, Highway 13 from one kilometre north of Assiniboia to one kilometre east of the community is shut down for concrete curbing and sidewalk work through the town. A detour is in place. According to the Highway Hotline, the route is to remain closed until July 31.
Highway 2 is closed near Highway 18 in south-central Saskatchewan due to a culvert replacement. A detour is in place. The anticipated end time is July 16 at 5 p.m.
Other highway repair and resurfacing projects are happening in southern Saskatchewan and throughout the province during the summer roadwork season. Updates can be found on the Highway Hotline website.
