Two intersections in Kindersley to receive upgrades
By Joan Janzen
The Ministry of Highways plans to upgrade two intersections on Highway 7 in the Town of Kindersley for a total of 1 km. The project is part of the Ministry’s Capital Safety Improvement Program and is estimated to start in May 2024, with completion scheduled for October 2024.
Marcel Gareau, Senior Project Manager for the Design and Construction Division of the Government of Saskatchewan, provided information regarding the upcoming project. Marcel explained that the road will be widened at both the intersections at Ditson Drive and Highway 21 to better facilitate right- and left-hand turns.
The intersection at Ditson Drive will receive new traffic lights and pedestrian light improvements. Construction will begin in May, 2024. Photo by Joan Janzen
The intersection at Ditson Drive will be getting new traffic lights as well as pedestrian light improvements. “Similarly, at Highway 21, a pedestrian button will be installed to facilitate people walking on the road,” he stated. “It’s a continuation of safety improvements that the industry is committed to doing in Kindersley.”
The work includes road widening, replacing, concrete work, alterations to street and traffic lights, and alterations to traffic signs.
Public traffic can expect minor delays and disruptions to their normal travel schedules as traffic will be accommodated through the work zone utilizing one-way traffic in each direction. Expect reduced speeds with delays under 15 minutes and floggers/automated traffic lights to guide traffic.
Information about traffic accommodation throughout the project will be available on the Highway Hotline Saskatchewan.ca/highwayhotline