Check Highway Hotline for Status of Ferry Crossings

Released on October 20, 2016

Weekly Provincial Highway Construction Update

People relying on Saskatchewan ferries are reminded to check the Highway Hotline before driving to their river crossing, as freezing weather will soon shut down operation for the season.

“We recognize the important service ferries provide in rural Saskatchewan, particularly for people working to get their harvest completed,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister David Marit said.  “We will monitor conditions to ensure they operate as late into fall as possible.”

Ferries typically shut down in November as ice begins forming on the water.  However, earlier shut downs may be required depending on weather.  Maintenance occurs on the vessels during the winter so they’re ready for operation the following spring.

Saskatchewan has 13 provincial ferry crossings.  Twelve of the vessels are ferries and one is a barge.  To check the status of ferries, visit the Highway Hotline at http://hotline.gov.sk.ca/ferrys.html.

Motorists are also advised to watch for new construction scheduled, such as a bridge replacement on Highway 18 near Estevan, along with culvert work on both Highway 19 near Hodgeville and Highway 307 near Smiley.

Additional Highway Hotline information for motorists such as construction, road closures, and road conditions can be found at www.saskatchewan.ca/highwayhotline.  The provincial road information service is available by calling 306-787-7623 in Regina, 306-933-8333 in Saskatoon, and toll-free across Canada at 1-888-335-7623.

You can also follow the Hotline on Twitter @SKGovHwyHotline, while general information can be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SaskatchewanHighwayHotline.

The Government of Saskatchewan has invested $6.3 billion in transportation infrastructure since 2008, improving more than 11,000 kilometres of provincial roads.

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For more information, contact:

Dan Palmer
Highways and Infrastructure
Regina
Phone: 306-787-4805
Email: dan.palmer@gov.sk.ca