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The large-scale construction at the Perimeter Highway and Highway 59 is nearly complete and currently under budget.

Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler said the $275 million construction effort at the busy intersection is sitting at $250 million at the moment and will start opening in stages beginning early Saturday morning.

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“We are opening the new interchange in stages to ensure safety and to effectively integrate the upgraded infrastructure back into use,” said Schuler. “Our government is committed to ensuring we have quality infrastructure in place at major intersections in the province.”

Eight of the 11 structures, both bridges and roadways, are expected to be open on Saturday beginning at 3 a.m. and will allow for traffic on the north Perimeter and Highway 59 to flow through.

The three remaining structures are expected to open by Oct. 31. In the meantime, detours will be in place while continued work on those portions is completed.