Released on September 15, 2016
Fall is upon us and harvest is underway. People traveling Saskatchewan roads are reminded to be patient and watch for farm equipment so their trips are safe this season.“Agriculture is the backbone of the provincial economy and we want to ensure that families hard at work this harvest season get home safely,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister David Marit said. “Please remain patient and watch for slow-moving or oversized farm equipment to avoid collisions.”
Farmers can avoid delays by checking for highway construction on the Highway Hotline.
If you have questions or need technical advice about whether your farm equipment is too heavy for a certain road or you are not clear about what safety measures are required while moving machinery, producers can go to the website www.highways.gov.sk.ca/transportingfarmequipment or call 1-866-933-5290.
The inquiry line operates weekdays, except statuary holidays, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
New highway construction scheduled to begin this week includes work on Highway 2 north of Wakaw, Highway 15 near Semans and Highway 35 near Elfros. Motorists can expect minor traffic disruptions and delays.
Bridge work on the eastbound lane of Highway 1 over the CPR near Belle Plain has wrapped up.
More than 40 highway projects are ongoing across Saskatchewan that will improve the provincial transportation system. To stay safe and protect those working on our highways, people are reminded to slow to 60 km/hr and obey all construction zone signage. Construction season photos are available at www.highways.gov.sk.ca/2016construction.
The Highway Hotline, www.saskatchewan.ca/highwayhotline provides details about construction, closures, the status of ferries and barges, along with other activities. The provincial road information service is also available by calling 306-787-7623 in Regina, 306-933-8333 in Saskatoon and toll-free across Canada at 1-888-335-7623. Follow the Hotline on Twitter @SKGovHwyHotline for information about closures, travel not recommended alerts, and the opening and closing of ferries. Additional highway information can be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SaskatchewanHighwayHotline.
The Government of Saskatchewan has invested $6.3 billion in transportation infrastructure since 2008, improving more than 11,000 kilometres of provincial roads.
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For more information, contact:
Steve Shaheen
Highways and Infrastructure
Saskatoon
Phone: 306-933-5641
Email: steve.shaheen@gov.sk.ca