Released on September 15, 2011
Motorists are reminded to watch for ongoing construction work this fall, as new projects begin.
"As always, 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 construction activity highlighted for this update period includes such activities as work on Highway 27 near Prud'homme and repair work on Highway 42 between Keeler and Eyebrow. More details about the work outlined above, along with other potential impacts to motorists and information about other projects in various stages of activity throughout the province can be found in the attached backgrounder.
For information about emergency road closures, status of ferries and barges, along with other road activities, motorists and media can also 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