With the September long weekend here, the Ministry of Highways wants to remind motorists to travel safely through work zones. “This has been an excellent construction season due to warm and sunny weather,” noted Highways Minister Fred Bradshaw. “With the Labour Day weekend approaching, we know many folks will be squeezing in as many kilometres… Continue reading Motorists May Encounter Travel Delays As Major Highway Construction Continues Across Province
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Reminder to Give Snow Plows Space
The Government of Saskatchewan is reminding drivers that when passing snowplows to give them some space. Snow plows have blue and amber flashing lights, and when these are on, it means the snow plow is performing winter duties and you should be careful. Winter duties includes plowing, sanding, salting and inspecting roads. Some road bridge… Continue reading Reminder to Give Snow Plows Space
Winter Weights Begin on Certain Secondary Highways
Winter weight season has begun for a number of secondary highways in Saskatchewan. “Winter weights allow trucks to carry more cargo in Saskatchewan, which is a benefit to the trucking industry and shippers,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister Joe Hargrave said. When a roadbed is frozen, secondary weight highways have the same strength as primary weight… Continue reading Winter Weights Begin on Certain Secondary Highways
Fired Sask. Highway Patrol Chief Suing for Wrongful Dismissal
Source: Stephanie Taylor, globalnews.ca, June 29, 2020 Purchases that didn’t fit with the highway patrol’s role, include certain firearms, 12 silencers, a drone and a high-powered rifle scope. The Saskatchewan government says the former chief of the province’s highway patrol was fired for buying inappropriate equipment, including firearm silencers. But Robin Litzenberger is suing for… Continue reading Fired Sask. Highway Patrol Chief Suing for Wrongful Dismissal
Highway 7 Will See $30M Worth of Upgrades, Including Passing Lanes
Source: Anna Mcmillan, globalnews.ca, June 12, 2020 Passing lanes can cut collisions by 25 per cent. Upgrades to Saskatchewan’s Highway 7 are underway, including eight new passing lanes and 40 kilometres of paving. The passing lanes are being constructed between Fiske and Kindersley, west of Saskatoon, with an expected completion date of October. Read the… Continue reading Highway 7 Will See $30M Worth of Upgrades, Including Passing Lanes
Late season snow storm wreaking havoc on southern Sask.
Source: CBC News, April 29, 2019 TransCanada Highway and Highway 11 experiencing slippery conditions A late season snow storm which made its way into Saskatchewan from the west is causing problems for some of the province’s major highways. The TransCanada Highway and Highway 11 between Regina and Saskatoon are experiencing winter driving conditions, such as slippery… Continue reading Late season snow storm wreaking havoc on southern Sask.
Winter Weights Removed from Provincial Highways
Removed Province Wide As of March 15th, all existing winter weights are removed for the entire province of Saskatchewan. Weight regulations will return to normal starting today. Typically winter weights run from November to March, as once the road bed freezes it can withstand heavier truck loads without damage. “Winter weights are permitted on secondary… Continue reading Winter Weights Removed from Provincial Highways
Province, federal government announce $81.7M in highway improvements for Sask.
Source: CBC News, March 11, 2019 Sections of Highways 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 11, 14, 16, 33 and 39 to see upgrades Some of Saskatchewan’s major highways are set to get a facelift. On Monday, the federal and provincial governments announced some 259 kilometres of highway improvements. The improvements are planned for 15 stretches… Continue reading Province, federal government announce $81.7M in highway improvements for Sask.
Video shows minivan rammed on highway by pickup truck
Source: CTV News, February 12, 2019 A dashcam video shows the moment last week when a pickup truck rammed into the side of a minivan that was driving in the left-lane of a Saskatchewan highway. Rheanna Dale was travelling eastbound down Highway 1 near Regina on Friday around 4 p.m. when a truck pulled up… Continue reading Video shows minivan rammed on highway by pickup truck
Governments announce funding for Saskatchewan highways 6 and 39
Source: Katelyn Wilson, Global News, July 5, 2018 Trade corridors in Saskatchewan are about to get a boost as Ottawa announces a joint partnership with the province. In the midst of a trade war between Canada and the United States, the federal and provincial governments are spending a combined $109.1 million dollars to improve trade corridors… Continue reading Governments announce funding for Saskatchewan highways 6 and 39