Released on October 2, 2009
Motorists are advised to be aware of new and ongoing provincial highways construction work.
"Drivers can use this information to help plan efficient and safe road trips to allow for extra time, if they're travelling through a construction zone," Highways and Infrastructure Minister Jim Reiter said. "As always, please slow to 60 km/h when passing highway workers and equipment, while remembering base fines start at $140 for speeding through an Orange Zone."
Work underway includes construction on the Annaheim Access Road off Highway 5 and Highway 123 northeast of Carrot River. More details about this work and a list of other ongoing projects are available in the attached backgrounder.
Construction work is subject to weather conditions and contractor progress. Motorists can get other important travel information on the Summer Road Conditions and Road Conditions Map sections of the Highway Hotline online at www.highways.gov.sk.ca/road-conditions/.
Highway Hotline information via telephone is as follows: Regina and area at 306-787-7623; Saskatoon and area at 306-933-8333; on the SaskTel Cellular Network at *ROAD; and throughout Canada at 1-888-335-7623.
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For more information, contact:
Kirsten Leatherdale
Highways and Infrastructure
Regina
Phone: 306-787-8484
Cell: 306-536-9692