Saskatoon at Work
For Immediate Release: November 19, 2004

IS04-272
CIRCLE DRIVE INCURS EVENING TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS

The City of Saskatoon today announced that evening lane closures on Circle
Drive between the Circle Drive bridge and Preston Avenue will be in effect
as follows:

* Monday, November 22 - starting at 7:00pm, traffic in the westbound
direction will be restricted to the median (inside) lane.
* Tuesday, November 23 - starting at 7:00pm, traffic in the eastbound
direction will be restricted to the median (inside).

The purpose of these lane restrictions is to complete the hardware
installation for two virtual weigh-in-motion (WIM) systems. A virtual WIM
system monitors vehicle weights and dimensions at full highway speeds. The
system captures an image of overweight vehicles for further inspection,
allowing compliant vehicles to proceed uninterrupted. The data collected
from this system can also be used for asset management and truck route
optimization programs to protect investment in the city\'s road
infrastructure.

Weather permitting, each lane closure should last no longer than 6-7
hours.

Motorists are strongly advised that significant delays are expected -
please plan an alternate route. Workers will be onsite throughout the night
so motorists are asked to drive with extreme caution. Obey all construction
and speed limit signage.