Highway 3 maintenance west of Tisdale underway this week

TISDALE — The Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways is investing an estimated $40,000 in a highway maintenance project on Highway 3 west of Tisdale to improve the driving surface and extend the road's service life.

TISDALE — The Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways is investing an estimated $40,000 in a highway maintenance project on Highway 3 west of Tisdale to improve the driving surface and extend the road’s service life. The project covers approximately three kilometres west of the Highway 3 and Highway 35 junction. Work began Monday and was expected to be completed this week, weather permitting, says the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways.

The maintenance includes patching the highway with cold mix and applying a seal made from a mixture of oil and granular material. The ministry told SaskToday, the work will improve the driving surface for motorists while extending the lifespan of the roadway. Because the project is part of the ministry’s regular highway maintenance program, the work is being completed by Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways crews.

Motorists should expect delays while crews are working in the area. The ministry is reminding drivers to slow down, drive according to road conditions, watch for workers and equipment, and obey all traffic control signs. The ministry thanked motorists for their patience and understanding while the work is underway to improve Saskatchewan’s transportation system.

Drivers are encouraged to check the Highway Hotline before travelling for current information on work zones, ferry crossings, road closures and incidents. The Government of Saskatchewan says this year’s provincial budget brings its total investment in transportation infrastructure to more than $14.6 billion since 2008, resulting in improvements to more than 22,700 kilometres of highways across the province.