Sometimes it feels like there are only two seasons - winter and construction. However, driving on a brand new paved road can help make for a smooth ride when you're off to a family vacation. 

This week the provincial government announced the start of various projects around the Prairies, some of which will affect residents of Moose Jaw heading out of the city or visitors coming in. 

"There's lots of work around the city of Moose Jaw," said Steeven Shaheen, with the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure. "Travelers and commuters should allow themselves some extra time, particularly if you're heading out to Buffalo Pound or the North-shore over the next month and half. Surfacing on Highway 2 south of the North Service Road in Moose Jaw to the Sand Point Beach access is underway, and that includes the three intersection treatments. It's scheduled to be complete by mid-July." 

"We've got blade patching on Highway 2 south of Moose Jaw from 9th avenue to 15 Wing; there's also a fairly large seal coating project east of Moose Jaw to about 17km east of the Highway 301 junction. Motorists should be ready for reduced visability and dust, fresh oil, loose stones, one lane traffic and reduced speeds."

However, it is storm season and anytime you're working outside you it can put a damper on your project and its timeline. 

"Weather always has an impact on any type of road work, typically if rain hits (and) it gets things really wet, it will slow down construction activity and we have to wait for things to dry out before they can resume again," explained Shaheen.

He also noted that despite how the situation may appear, how long the project has been going on or how long the stretch of road is, we still need to obey all signage and laws. 

"Travelers need to obey signs, stay alert and slow to 60km/h through the work zone; there may be some cases where workers are not present that you are still required to slow down."

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