The latest news releases from the Government of Saskatchewan. © 2026 Government of Saskatchewan. All rights reserved. /en/Government/News-and-Media/2026/april/10/urban-road-program-to-enhance-communities-provincial-highway-connections Today, Highways Minister Kim Gartner announced upcoming projects in Estevan, North Battleford, Prince Albert and Swift Current supported by the provincial government's annual Urban Highway... Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:30:00 -0600 /en/Government/News-and-Media/2026/march/19/secondary-highways-in-southern-saskatchewan-to-begin-spring-weight-restrictions-friday-to-protect-in Spring weight restrictions start Friday, March 20 on secondary highways in southern Saskatchewan to safeguard key links of the province's road network as temperatures begin to get warmer. "As the... Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0600 /en/Government/News-and-Media/2026/march/18/highways-budget-protecting-saskatchewan-drivers-and-economy The Ministry of Highways 2026-27 Provincial Budget of $764 million will keep Saskatchewan drivers safe and keep our province's export-based economy moving and connected to the world.  "Our... Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:20:00 -0600 /en/Government/News-and-Media/2026/march/05/more-than-46-million-of-planned-rural-road-network-improvements Today, the Ministry of Highways and Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) announced more than $46 million for planned road, bridge and culvert projects to keep rural Saskatchewan... Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:00:00 -0600 /en/Government/News-and-Media/2026/february/27/engineering-and-geoscience-week-in-saskatchewan-proclaimed-march-1-to-7 March 1 to 7 has been proclaimed by Highways Minister Kim Gartner as Engineering and Geoscience Week in Saskatchewan. "These dedicated, innovative and hard-working professionals are critical to the... Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:30:00 -0600 /en/Government/News-and-Media/2026/february/13/ice-and-winter-road-openings-underway Today, Highways Minister Kim Gartner reminded motorists to check Saskatchewan's road information service for the latest condition and allowable weights of provincial ice and winter roads. "The... Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:30:00 -0600 /en/Government/News-and-Media/2026/january/29/bridging-winter-78-million-in-projects-between-fall-and-spring Today, Highways Minister Kim Gartner highlighted more than $78 million of bridge projects between late fall, through winter and into early spring to keep Saskatchewan's transportation system moving... Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:00:00 -0600 /en/Government/News-and-Media/2025/december/19/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-you-to-check-the-highway-hotline-give-snowplows-space The Ministry of Highways has a few travel safety reminders to help keep spirits bright as you jingle all the way this festive season. "During the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, please... Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:00:00 -0600 /en/Government/News-and-Media/2025/december/05/highway-winter-weights-start-mon-dec-8-in-northern-saskatchewan Today, Highways Minister David Marit announced winter weight season begins 12:01 a.m., Monday, December 8, in the northern region, which helps keep Saskatchewan's export-based economy... Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:30:00 -0600 /en/Government/News-and-Media/2025/november/26/theright-call-beats-a-close-call-check-highway-hotline-give-snowplows-space Today, Highways Minister David Marit reminded drivers heading to Canadian Western Agribition to make the right call by checking road conditions before getting behind the wheel, along with urging... Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:00:00 -0600 /en/Government/News-and-Media/2025/october/29/land-of-living-skies-first-provincial-aviation-strategy-released Today, Highways Minister David Marit released the province's first comprehensive aviation strategy, as Saskatchewan Aviation and Aerospace Week takes flight Oct. 26 to Nov. 1. "A safe and... Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:00:00 -0600 /en/Government/News-and-Media/2025/october/17/147-million-humboldt-to-saskatoon-highway-5-upgrade-reaches-milestone-starts-final-phase Orange Zone Update Wraps Up For The Season Today, Highways Minister David Marit announced a more than $147 million multi-year upgrade to Highway 5 between Humboldt and Saskatoon recently reached a... Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0600 /en/Government/News-and-Media/2025/october/10/a-milestone-at-moose-jaw-the-home-stretch-by-weyburn-burrowingculverts An overpass project at Moose Jaw reaching a milestone, highway twinning and a roundabout in the home stretch by Weyburn, and Highway 38 culverts near Greenwater Lake Provincial Park highlight the... Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0600 /en/Government/News-and-Media/2025/october/03/culvert-projects-near-melfort-andlafleche-highlight-orange-zone-update Culvert installations on Highway 6 north of Melfort and on Highway 13 east of Lafleche are among the highlights of the latest Weekly Orange Zone Construction Update. "Thank you to all motorists for... Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0600 /en/Government/News-and-Media/2025/september/26/highway-201-now-designated-chief-kahkewistahaw-way Name Honours Chief Who Was One of the Original Signers of Treaty 4 A provincial highway north of Broadview is being named to honour one of the original signers of Treaty 4. Highway 201 will now... Fri, 26 Sep 2025 19:00:00 -0600 /en/Government/News-and-Media/2025/september/26/battlefords-intersection-trio-and-beauval-bridge-work-highlight-orange-zone-update A trio of Battlefords intersection improvements and bridge work at Beauval are among the highlights of the latest Weekly Orange Zone Construction Update. "Fall is now officially underway, but the... Fri, 26 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0600 /en/Government/News-and-Media/2025/september/22/saskatchewan-transportation-week-runs-sept-21-to-27 Today, Highways Minister David Marit announced Sept. 21 to 27 is Saskatchewan Transportation Week, which recognizes ongoing efforts of those who keep the province in motion and connected to the... Mon, 22 Sep 2025 17:00:00 -0600 /en/Government/News-and-Media/2025/september/19/orange-zone-update-highway-261-improvements-in-saskatchewan-landing-provincial-park Highway 261 improvements in Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park north of Swift Current are among the highlights of the latest Weekly Orange Zone Construction Update. "Whether you are off to the... Fri, 19 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0600 /en/Government/News-and-Media/2025/september/17/100000-short-line-railway-pilot-safety-project-announced-during-rail-safety-week Today, Highways Minister David Marit announced an estimated $100,000 pilot project to enhance safety at a provincially regulated short line crossing, as Rail Safety Week runs Sept. 15 to... Wed, 17 Sep 2025 17:00:00 -0600 /en/Government/News-and-Media/2025/september/12/highway-39-twinning-and-roundabout-near-weyburn-highlights-orange-zone-update A project to twin more of Highway 39 and build a roundabout near Weyburn highlights the latest Weekly Orange Zone Construction Update. "As autumn moves forward with school and other activities... Fri, 12 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0600