There's good news for motorists, as the new passing lane on Highway 39 between Hitchcock and Macoun is being opened.

This is one of 11 new passing lanes being installed between Estevan and the Regina south bypass.

Earlier this month, Minister of Highways and Infrastructure Greg Ottenbreit said that they've been progressing well on all 11 passing lanes, and that they should all be complete by next summer.

Click HERE for the September 4 update on the highway improvements.