Saskatchewan will spend an extra $66 million to repair highways damaged by water this year.
Highways minister Jim Reiter announced Aug. 23 that $46 million would be added to the budget on top of the $20 million announced in July. The province expects much of this expenditure will be recovered through federal disaster assistance programs.
More than 120 sections of highway were closed at various times this past spring and summer due to flooding or high water levels. Washed out bridges, culverts, landslides and mudslides, along with damaged pavement, have all been reported and the ministry has said about 400 repair projects are required.
