Premier Scott Moe Announces $65 Million Highway Infrastructure Plan for Mining Logistics Corridors

REGINA, SK — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and the Ministry of Highways announced a $65 million capital investment under the Strategic Mining Transport Corridor Initiative, expanding heavy-haul highway capacity connecting major potash and uranium operations in the Athabasca Basin and central Saskatchewan.

Strengthening Global Supply Chain Corridors

The funding twins 42 kilometers of Highway 3 and upgrades structural load ratings on four major bridges along Highway 102, permitting continuous year-round multi-trailer freight transport without seasonal spring thaw road bans. Premier Moe stated that Saskatchewan’s critical resources feed and fuel global markets, requiring modern transportation infrastructure to move goods efficiently to Pacific export terminals.

Premier Moe affirmed that expanding resource transportation corridors creates private investment certainty and strengthens Saskatchewan's export economy.

Mining Association Endorsement and Regional Contracting

The Saskatchewan Mining Association endorsed the highway upgrades, highlighting that heavy-haul corridors lower operational logistics costs for potash export mines.

Provincial highway contracts will require 25% sub-contracting participation from Northern Saskatchewan Indigenous-owned enterprises.

Construction Timeline

Civil highway grading and bridge reinforcement work will commence in September 2026.