Swift Current Saskatchewan - The Government of Saskatchewan is beginning construction work on two overpasses on one of the province's busiest highways.
 
Today, Regina-based Graham Construction will begin work on the $18 million project on Highway 1 over the CP tracks about five kilometres east of Swift Current.
 
The project will include the full replacement of the existing overpass structure on the eastbound lanes, and the rehabilitation of the bridge supporting the westbound lanes.
 
Graham will begin work on the westbound bridge today, with expected completion of that phase at the end of June.
 
Work on the eastbound portion will then begin, with completion expected in the fall.
 
The projected cost is $18 million.
 
The overpasses see approximately 6,000 vehicles each day.
 
Because construction can only be carried out on one bridge at a time, drivers may experience minor delays.
 
When one bridge is under construction, all traffic will cross over to the other.
 
Wide loads will be detoured around the construction zone.
 
Drivers are reminded to observe posted speed limits in work zones and slow to 60 kph when passing highway workers and equipment.
 
David Horth.