Improvements to Hwy 44 planned for 2024

Earlier this spring, Highway 44 near Eston claimed the title as the worst road in Saskatchewan in CAA’s 2023 Worst Roads campaign.

Recognizing local concerns, the Government of Saskatchewan aims to enhance safety for residents, producers, and responders by improving this stretch of highway.

The Ministry of Highways is planning to upgrade seven kms of Highway 44 (between Glidden and Eston) in stages, beginning with 1.5 to 2 km in 2024. The initial focus is the Madison area, with crushing and stockpiling beginning this fall, stated Ken Francis, MLA for Kindersley.

Earlier this week, Francis and Jeremy Cockrill, the Minister of Highways met with representatives from the Town of Eston and the Rural Municipality of Snipe Lake regarding the state of Highway 44. This discussion followed up on a meeting held during the summer of 2023 and continued dialogues spanning several months.

“I am grateful and excited to see the progression on the upcoming improvements on Highway 44,” Ken Francis stated.