SASKATOON -- The Ministry of Highways has opened two new sets of passing lanes on Highway 2 between Prince Albert and Christopher Lake which it says will improve safety. "Passing lanes offer opportunities for motorists to pass, leading to improved traffic flow and also ensuring everyone gets to their destination safely," said Minister of Highways Fred Bradshaw. Construction of the eight-kilometre stretch cost $7.5 million and was completed ahead of schedule. “On this highway you’ll see everything from pulp haulers, to campers to boats being towed, semis going north up to the mines,” said Don Fryk, a local area resident. “If people use these properly, that’s going to save a lot of tragedy, headaches, time.”