Released on September 2, 2009
Motorists are advised to be aware of new and ongoing provincial highways construction work as Saskatchewan gets ready for the Labour Day long weekend.
"Motorists can use this information to help plan efficient and safe road trips and should 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 that has recently started includes construction on Highway 1 near Rush Lake, Highway 18 northwest of Val Marie and the West Regina Bypass. 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:
Dan Palmer
Highways and Infrastructure
Regina
Phone: 306-787-4805