The Regina Bypass on its way to welcome more and more drivers
Officially opened in the end of October after only four years of construction, the bypass around Regina (Canada) is averaging more than 5,500 vehicles a day in its first month of operation.
As people get familiar with the new 61km length road, even more drivers are expected to use it: the Saskatchewan government plans more than 20,000 vehicles daily in the coming years.
Opening this new motorway has improved the link between the Province of Saskatchewan and the rest of the country, boosting local economy. It also makes the roads safer for drivers in the city since many trucks don’t have to go through the town of Regina anymore.
Another positive impact is on the environmental side as it is estimated that the new ring road will contribute to a 1.5 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, thanks to a decrease of fuel consumption by nearly 300 million litres over 30 years.
This bypass, which represents an investment of around €1.3 billion, is the biggest infrastructure project in the history of Saskatchewan. It will be operated and maintained for 30 years by VINCI Highways and Carmacks under a public-private partnership, a first for the Canadian Province.
Photo credits: “Regina Bypass”
