TRAVEL ADVISORY – HIGHWAYS IN THE GRAVELBOURG AREA

Released on July 7, 2000

Recent heavy rainfalls in south-central Saskatchewan caused temporary closures

on Highways 19 and 363.



When travelling in the Gravelbourg area it is recommended traffic from the west

use Highways 4 and 43 and that traffic from the east use Highways 2 and 43.

Southbound motorists to Gravelbourg can use either the route from Swift Current

(4 & 43) or Moose Jaw (2 & 43).



Current highway conditions include:



Highway 43 – open – from the Junction of Highway 19 to the Junction of

Highway 4;



Highway 19 - closed – the bridge over the Notukeu Creek is flooded;



Highway 363 – reduced traffic – traffic is down to one lane in two

places between Hallonquist and Hodgeville due to extreme erosion.



Information on current highway conditions is available by calling the Highway

Hotline: in Regina call 787-7623, in Saskatoon 933-8333 and all other areas of

the province can call the toll free line at 1-888-335-7623.



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For more information, contact:



Rod Richards

Highways & Transportation

Moose Jaw

Phone: (306) 694-3710