Language

Google Translate Disclaimer

A number of pages on the Government of Saskatchewan's website have been professionally translated in French. These translations are identified by a yellow box in the right or left rail that resembles the link below. The home page for French-language content on this site can be found at:

Renseignements en Français

Where an official translation is not available, Google™ Translate can be used. Google™ Translate is a free online language translation service that can translate text and web pages into different languages. Translations are made available to increase access to Government of Saskatchewan content for populations whose first language is not English.

Software-based translations do not approach the fluency of a native speaker or possess the skill of a professional translator. The translation should not be considered exact, and may include incorrect or offensive language. The Government of Saskatchewan does not warrant the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of any information translated by this system. Some files or items cannot be translated, including graphs, photos and other file formats such as portable document formats (PDFs).

Any person or entities that rely on information obtained from the system does so at his or her own risk. Government of Saskatchewan is not responsible for any damage or issues that may possibly result from using translated website content. If you have any questions about Google™ Translate, please visit: Google™ Translate FAQs.

Crews to Apply More Than 1.5 Million Litres of Paint to Highways This Season

Released on June 11, 2015

Weekly Construction Update

Approximately 51,000 kilometres of centre and shoulder lines are being painted along the provincial highway system this construction season.

Each kilometre of solid line requires about 31.04 litres or 8.2 gallons of paint.  The road paint has recycled glass beads in it which enhance the reflective qualities and prolong the life of the lines.

In addition to road painting, culverts have been successfully installed in 22 locations along Highway 10 between Yorkton and Balcarres and approximately nine kilometres of paved road is complete on Highway 7 near Vanscoy.  This week and the beginning of next week, paving will begin on Highways 6 and 41 near Melfort and Highway 41 near Alvena.

The weekly construction update provides Saskatchewan residents with the latest details on projects underway to help plan safe and efficient travel throughout the summer and fall.

Additional travel information about emergency road closures, the status of ferries, barges and other road activities can also be found on the Highway Hotline at www.saskatchewan.ca/live/transportation/highway-hotline.  It's also available by calling 306-787-7623 in Regina, 306-933-8333 in Saskatoon, the SaskTel cellular network at *ROAD, and toll-free across Canada at 1-888-335-7623.

Drivers are reminded to slow to 60 km/hr when passing highway workers and equipment and observe the posted speed limits in construction zones.

The Government of Saskatchewan has invested a record $5.2 billion in transportation infrastructure since 2008.

-30-

For more information, contact:

Sonja Orban
Highways and Infrastructure
Regina
Phone: 306-787-8484
Email: sonja.orban@gov.sk.ca

We need your feedback to improve saskatchewan.ca. Help us improve