WEYBURN - The City of Weyburn reopened First Avenue, which has undergone significant reconstruction work since work began on July 8.
The project was a key initiative to improve the city’s infrastructure, and has been successfully completed. It was opened back to traffic as of late Tuesday afternoon.
Throughout the project, First Avenue was repaved for 13 blocks, from Government east to 13th Street, with a complete rebuild necessary between Fifth and 10th Streets.
The rebuilding helped address underlying structural issues that were critical to ensure the long-term integrity of First Avenue.
Originally, the project was scheduled to be completed in 60 days, but with the concerted efforts of the construction teams and favourable weather conditions, the road was reopened in advance of that time line.
“We are very excited with the outcome of this project,” said Renee Cugnet, director of engineering for the City of Weyburn.
“The reconstruction of First Avenue was essential to maintaining the integrity and efficiency of our major roadways. I want to thank our Public Works teams, the contractors and the community for their cooperation and support throughout the process,” she said.
The City also thanked the residents and businesses for their patience throughout the construction period. The completed work on First Avenue represents a significant improvement in the city’s road network.
