Transportation Week in Saskatchewan

In recognition of the people working to keep Saskatchewan’s economy moving, the Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed June 4 to 10 Saskatchewan Transportation Week.

“Saskatchewan’s transportation industry connects our producers and manufacturers with consumers, which is vital to the success of our economy,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister David Marit said.  “Whether helping move goods and products to market or building and maintaining infrastructure, this week is about recognizing the thousands of people who make it happen.”

“We appreciate the recognition that the government bestows upon those who work within the transportation and logistics industry year after year,” Saskatoon Transportation Club President George Eckel said.  “We’re also grateful for their continuing investment in infrastructure, which will greatly benefit the transportation industry and make transporting goods more efficient.”

The Government of Saskatchewan is investing $1.1 billion in highway infrastructure this year, which will fund work on major projects and 990 km of provincial highways across the province.  This represents the second largest highways and infrastructure budget in Saskatchewan history, and the second year in a row that the budget exceeds $1 billion.