Released on August 4, 2011
Motorists are advised to be aware of potential and ongoing provincial highway construction projects in various stages while travelling throughout Saskatchewan.
"Please remember to obey all flag persons and slow to 60 km/hr when passing highway workers and equipment in the Orange Zone," Highways and Infrastructure Minister Jim Reiter said. "Also, please be cautious and alert when approaching any road construction or highway activity ahead."
New anticipated construction activity highlighted for this update period includes seal coating on Highway 2 near Wakaw, bridge work on Highway 18 over Antler River near Carnduff, along with deep patching due to extensive moisture on Highway 18 between Estevan and Oungre. More details about the work outlined above, the latest on Highway 39 in southeast Saskatchewan, along with other potential impacts to motorists and information about other projects in various stages throughout the province can be found on the attached backgrounder.
For information about emergency road closures, status of ferries and barges, along with other road activities, motorists and media can get additional travel information from the Highway Hotline. The Highway Hotline is online at www.highways.gov.sk.ca/road-conditions/ and via telephone or wireless device as follows: Regina and area at 306-787-7623; Saskatoon and area at 306-933-8333; on the SaskTel cellular network at *ROAD; toll-free across Canada at 1-888-335-7623; and at http://roadinfo.telenium.ca/mobile.html.
This update is also posted to Facebook on the Saskatchewan Highway Hotline page.
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For more information, contact:
Dan Palmer
Highways and Infrastructure
Regina
Phone: 306-787-4805