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Upgrades
Province sheds light on upcoming northern highway projects
May 6, 2025 | 11:16 AM
Residents in Northern Saskatchewan are receiving a clearer picture as to what this year’s provincial budget means for them.
On Tuesday, Highways Minister David Marit highlighted a $122.3 million investment to enhance the safety and reliability of key transportation infrastructure. The 2025-26 Budget includes $86 million in capital improvements to roads and airports and $36.5 million in operation and maintenance.
These Highlights include:
- Highway 2 – Design work for resurfacing near Weyakwin.
- Highway 102 – Thin Membrane Surface (TMS) upgrade from La Ronge Airport North Access to Sucker River.
- Highway 102 – Spot improvement North of Lac La Ronge.
- Highway 106 – TMS upgrade south of Highway 120 Jct.
- Highway 106 – Micro-surfacing west of Highway 165 Jct.
- Highway 106 – Strengthening, grade raise, northern spot improvements.
- Highway 135 – Clay capping and base stabilization south of Pelican Narrows.
- Highway 155 – Engineered seal west of Beauval.
- Highway 915 – Crushing and prep work for future gravel resurfacing west of Stanley Mission.
- Multiple culvert or bridge replacements critical to ensure safety and reliability.
- Preservation treatments, such as seals and micro-surfacing, that extend the life of the pavement.
- Targeted safety improvements, such as widening, alignment and guardrails.
