Prince Albert Daily Herald
Michael Oleksyn/Daily Herald (L to R) Reeve Don Fyrk of the RM of Buckland, Rob Meyers project manager for HRJ Asphalt, MLAs Nadine Wilson, Highways Minister Fred Bradshaw, Joe Hargrave, Alana Ross, Delbert Kirsch and John Halkett of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLIB) cut the ribbon on the new passing lanes on Highway 2 north of Prince Albert on Wednesday.
The two new sets of passing lanes between Prince Albert and Christopher Lake were officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday morning.
Government officials say the project was completed ahead of schedule, and will improve safety on Hwy 2. Officials said they will also improve traffic flow for commuters to and from communities and parks in the Prince Albert area and the province’s north.