Released on September 26, 2013
Simplified black and white signage has been posted in dozens of work zones across Saskatchewan throughout this construction season, offering a plain reminder to drivers that they must slow down or face tripled fines.
“Whether or not you see workers and equipment, and no matter the time of day, you must slow to 60 km/hr if the sign is posted – it’s black and white,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister Don McMorris said. “We’re getting into fall now, but there is still plenty of work underway and it’s important that drivers watch for construction and obey the rules.”
To learn more about Saskatchewan work zones, head to www.highways.gov.sk.ca/workzone/ and to view a gallery of photos from this year’s construction season, visit www.highways.gov.sk.ca//ConstructionGallery2013.
Additional travel information about emergency road closures, the status of ferries and barges and other road activities can also be found on the Highway Hotline at www.highways.gov.sk.ca/road-conditions. It's also available by calling 306-787-7623 in Regina, 306-933-8333 in Saskatoon, the SaskTel cellular network at *ROAD, toll-free across Canada at 1-888-335-7623 and via the Highway Hotline mobile website at http://hotline.gov.sk.ca/sk/map/mobile/.
The government has invested a record $3.7 billion in transportation infrastructure since 2008.
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For more information, contact:
Joel Cherry
Highways and Infrastructure
Regina
Phone: 306-787-4805