Travellers heading up or down Highway 6 will find new washroom and garbage facilities along the way, just in time for the May long weekend.

Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor said this is a pilot project aimed at reducing waste along the road and address safety concerns.

Naylor acknowledged there is only one 24-hour washroom facility between the St. Martin junction and Thompson,  and the new facilities will make it easier for commuters, travellers and truck drivers as we head into summer.

Temporary toilet and garbage facilities will be installed at the Devils Lake rest area and at a new location near Williams River.

These facilities are expected to be operational by this weekend.