Regina Bypass Project Information Session

Saskatchewan.ca Outline Background –The need for a bypass –Selecting the route –P3 delivery and procurement Current Status –Construction schedule –Traffic safety during construction

Saskatchewan.ca The Need TOWER ROAD PILOT BUTTE ACCESS ROAD HIGHWAY 48 HIGHWAYS 46 (BALGONIE) HIGHWAY 6 LEGEND: INTERCHANGE BYPASS HIGHWAY 33 Primary issues: Highway 1 East traffic safety Traffic congestion within City of Regina Efficient movement of people and goods Support regional and provincial economy Opportunity to maximize strategic advantage of GTH’s location INTERSECTION

Saskatchewan.ca Anticipated Population Growth

Saskatchewan.ca Municipal Development Plans

Saskatchewan.ca Vehicle Projections

Saskatchewan.ca The Route

Saskatchewan.ca Selecting the Route Endorsed by all 6 municipalities Interchange spacing and traffic operations Other options considered: –Add length and require more structures –Increase costs –Would be used by less traffic Bypass/freeway routes are typically built adjacent to populated area so local traffic can benefit.

Saskatchewan.ca Transparency /Consultation 24 separate open houses/consultation events 1-on-1 meetings with businesses, impacted landowners and other stakeholders Municipal governments actively involved on all steering committees Un-redacted engineering studies available on MHI’s web site Procurement documents and VFM analysis to be released by end of the calendar year “We found that the Ministry actively sought input from the public and stakeholders throughout the process.” “We did not find evidence of undue influence of third parties (e.g., landowners) during this selection process.” - Provincial Auditor, 2014 Report Volume 2

Saskatchewan.ca P3 Delivery The Bypass is being delivered under a “Design, Build, Finance, Maintain, Operate” model –Ownership of all infrastructure is maintained by the province throughout the project –Contract includes rehabilitation Regina Bypass Partners was selected through a competitive process. –5 groups responded to the RFQ; 3 groups were shortlisted asked to submit full proposals. –The lowest bid that met all technical requirements was selected

Saskatchewan.ca Advantages Faster –Most overpasses on Highway 1 East open in late 2017 –Remainder of the project complete in 2019 – at least 6 years sooner than through traditional delivery –Traditional delivery could crowd out other investments Better –Significant opportunities to drive innovation in design, construction and operation and maintenance –Annual payments tied to performance Lower Cost –Fixed price contract means all costs – design, construction, operation, maintenance, rehabilitation, financing – are locked in for 34 years –Risk transfer - taxpayers protected from cost overruns and unforeseen inflation –VFM assessment shows $380 million, or 17% savings over traditional delivery

Saskatchewan.ca Project Costs Total cost of $1.88 billion includes: –Capital construction and repaving of Highway 1 East, –Utility moves –Operations and maintenance for 34 years –Rehabilitation of all infrastructure prior to handback –Financing Construction costs are in line with estimates (including additional overpasses at Hill Ave. and 9 th Ave. N.) Economic impact is estimated 8,200 jobs during construction phase –5 Saskatchewan-based companies are already engaged in the very early stages of the project and RBP has started developing relationships with First Nations

Saskatchewan.ca 66.4 km of 4 lane highway 54.5 km of service roads 12 interchanges 2 full intersections 4 Rin/Rout intersections 1 Rin/Rout for emergency vehicles only 1 Median crossing for emergency vehicles only TOWER ROAD PILOT BUTTE ACCESS ROAD HIGHWAYS 46 (BALGONIE) HIGHWAY 6 HIGHWAY 33 Construction Phasing Completion: Currently 6 signalized intersections plus numerous Rin/Rout intersections and ramps on Victoria Ave between Tower Road and Ring Road. At completion there will only be 6 at- grade access points on the Bypass’ entire route

Saskatchewan.ca Traffic Safety During Phase 1 Immediate safety measures: –Uniform 80 km/h speed limit from Balgoine to Regina –Installation of construction signs including electronic message boards –Clean up sign “clutter” –Better pavement marking Site-specific traffic accommodation plans under development Stakeholder engagement –Public meetings –On-going meetings with municipal officials and other key stakeholders –Similar approach will be taken during Phase 2

Saskatchewan.ca About Traffic Signals Traffic signals are not a cure-all. Traffic signals do not necessarily reduce collisions and may result in an overall increase in collisions. The major intersections on Highway 1 East average 2.5 collisions per year, per intersection. –Expected decreases in right angle collisions could be more than offset by an increase in rear-end collisions Hwy 2 at Township Rd 723, Grand Prairie -This intersection is in a highly developed commercial/ light industrial are on the urban fringe north of Grand Prairie. ADT = 16,000 vpd -Since signals were installed in 2008, there has been a 60 per cent increase in collisions, a 600 per cent increase in rear-end collisions, a 50 per cent decrease in right- angle collisions and no reduction in severity

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