The Government of Saskatchewan says there will be 28 passing lanes and multiple intersection upgrades on Highway 16 that will extend east of Saskatoon from Clavet to Dafoe and in the Yorkton area from Springside to Saltcoats.

Highway’s Minister Jeremy Cockrill was in Yorkton to make the announcement today. He says, “Passing lanes have proven to be a safe and effective solution for heavier traffic volume areas and allow vehicles to pass slower moving vehicles safely, such as large trucks and semi-trailers.”

Cockrill says the more than $50 million in passing lanes will improve traffic flow on a busy transportation corridor.

Passing lanes continue to be constructed in other areas of the province including Highway 12 from Martensville to Highway 312. It is expected that 21 additional passing lanes will be open on Highways 12 and 16 by the end of this year.