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Provincial License Number 3119916 306-757-1755 Download Our Mobile App. cd 2017 Ford Escape SUV 2004 John Deere X465 2008 Jayco 2004 Bobcat 175 Riding Tractor Camper Trailer 00073632 2 Waterfront Regional Star | Friday, November 3, 2017 Q HIGHWAYS Phase one of Regina Bypass Project complete Robyn Tocker Project would employ 8,200 people by me Dubois said the completion of the hours without a Loss Time Incident (LTI). White City regional editor the completion of the project in 2019. first phase was a community celebra- “That is testament to the effort daily, Seventy-one per cent of the companies tion. He thanked the mayors of Regina, hourly and minutely by every single used for the project are from Saskatch- Balgonie, White City and Pilot Butte. person engaged in this project,” Dickin- he Ministry of Highways and Infra- ewan. “You have welcomed our Regina By- son said. Tstructure, the Regina Bypass Design “This project was all about safety,” he pass teams into your communities and Volunteer Fire Chief Randy Schulz Builders (RBDB) and Regina Bypass said. “Too many lives have been lost on I really thank you for that,” he said. “We for the White City Volunteer Fire De- Partners celebrated a major milestone this stretch of the road. As the responsi- thank you for your support, your pa- partment said there have not been any Oct. 30. Phase one of the Regina Bypass ble government, we knew we had to do tience, your guidance and your sugges- major accidents on Highway 1 since the Project was finished a day early and on something.” tions over the last two years.” Regina Bypass work began. budget. The bypass will also help transport He said the project was a true partner- “Before all the construction, I can’t Many people gathered on the bridge goods and services to their necessary ship between the Government of Sas- tell you how many accidents we had between Highway 33 and Victoria Av- ports and address growth issues east of katchewan and the Regina Bypass Part- to clean up off the highway,” he said. enue to celebrate this accomplishment. Regina. ners stakeholders. “All those accidents were when people “The Regina Bypass will provide a “This project also helps our economy,” “As a team, we blended our exper- had to make a decision to cross and they long-lasting solution to the safety and Minister Marit said. “As a land-locked tise, our experience and our talents to made bad decisions.” congestion issues commuters have faced, export-based province, our challenge is complete the first phase of the largest With the overpasses, Schulz said peo- especially along the TransCanada High- getting our goods to port. Projects like the transportation infrastructure project in ple don’t have to make the decision to way east of Regina,” said MLA Christine Regina Bypass are essential to getting Saskatchewan’s history,” Dubois said. cross Highway 1. Tell, who was the MC for the event. “The our products to market safely, quickly “Working together, we found success and “We still have the distracted driver ac- traffic east of Regina can expect 22,000 and efficiently all while saving lives. We have made this one project, one team. cidents, the drunk driver accidents – all vehicles per day and that’s certainly a lot couldn’t have done it without all of you We look forward to being your partner of those different accidents, but those of traffic. When fully opened, the bypass here today.” and to being part of your community not aren’t as severe,” he said. will greatly improve safety, which is our Minister Marit said his ministry has re- only for the remaining two years of con- Schulz is excited for phase one to open main concern. It will also ensure traffic ceived positive feedback from residents struction, but also for the next 30 years as not only as a firefighter, but also as a moves smoothly and efficiently, divert- in the phase one area. we provide operations and maintenance father of seven. ing heavy truck traffic and allowing dai- “There are always some challenges to the new bypass route.” “With kids getting their licence, it’s ly commuters a safer ride. I would like to when you’re opening something new,” RBDB Project Director Alisdair Dick- safer for them to drive out to Greenall thank the people who live in the various he said. “For the most part, I think ev- inson said the completion of phase one High School. It’s safer for them to drive communities along this route for their eryone is pretty happy about the flow of was a combination of hard work by “an into town because I’m not worried about patience. We know it has been an incon- traffic and how it’s going to work … We entire project team, which has really one of my kids making a bad decision in venience for your travels.” just don’t want to see anymore lives lost. come together to form a true one team.” that moment,” he said. “This way, every- Phase one includes new overpasses at This is going to address a lot of the con- He said every person who played a thing is more controlled.” Balgonie, White City and Tower Road. It cern we have.” part in the work of phase one should be Schulz has responded to accidents at also includes new east and south service With the Balgonie overpass, Minister proud. Emerald Park Road where drivers be- roads from Highway 33 to Pilot Butte, Marit said the Ministry of Highways is Dickinson said some of the challeng- lieve it is a four-way stop instead of a north service roads from Pilot Butte to working with the Town of Balgonie to es RBDB faced were building a team to two-way stop. He would like to see a sign Balgonie and south service roads from address their emergency access concerns. work on the project, designing the proj- at the bottom of each stop sign that clear- Pilot Butte to Balgonie. “We have addressed that concern. ect and the weather. ly indicates it is a two-way stop. Schulz Minister of Highways and Infrastruc- We’re going to put in an emergency exit “The size of the project and logistics is also in discussion with the Ministry ture David Marit congratulated the on the east side of the town for them and making sure we could do it as safely of Highways to have a switch to control workers for this major accomplishment. and we’re going to put some lights in for as possible and minimizing the interrup- the pedestrian crosswalk at Highway 48. “I would like to thank my own team them,” he said. “The emergency exit will tion to the public,” he added. This way, if the fire department has to re- within the Ministry of Highways. You be gated and the emergency response The project’s second and final phase spond to an accident, they can switch on have put a lot of time into this project team will have the controls for that will run from Highway 11 and tie into the lights, stopping traffic, and allowing and deserve to be recognized for the ef- and they will also be able to control the Highway 33. It will be completed Octo- the firefighters to respond quicker to an forts that you have made,” he said. lights.” ber 31, 2019. incident. Minister Marit said the Regina Bypass Regina Bypass Partners CEO Guillau- RBDB has accumulated 3 million WRS 17111SS1 17111SS2 Come See Our In-House Design Centre Integrity, quality, and service! Industry leading specifications! The Kalleigh, 1476 sq.ft. The New Evening Calm, 1358 sq.ft. The Luxton, 1176 sq.ft. Come walk our show home neighbor- Vaulted Ceiling Walk In Pantry Tray Ceiling hood! 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