Released on November 1, 2002
Saskatchewan Highways and Transportation Minister Mark Wartman todayreminded motorists that with the arrival of winter they should remember to
phone the Highway Hotline before travelling on Saskatchewan's highways.
"The road information system we have developed uses the latest technology
in providing information to the travelling public, business, industry and
people in rural areas," Wartman said. "This is a valuable asset for
highway safety."
The Highway Hotline provides recorded information on a 24-hour basis.
Information on the Hotline is updated at 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily
during the winter or when conditions change during severe weather.
Saskatchewan Highways and Transportation staff from across the province
provide information to 15 offices which then update the central information
system.
The toll-free service for the Highway Hotline gives all Saskatchewan
residents free access to the information. The Hotline information is also
available on the department's webpage.
When calling the Highway Hotline people should know the highway number they
want details about. Callers can select information on current highway
conditions, ferry crossing information, weight restrictions and out-of-
province road information numbers.
Highway Hotline Phone Numbers:
Regina City and surrounding area: (306) 787-7623
Saskatoon City and surrounding area: (306) 933-8333.
The toll-free phone number for all other areas of the Province: 1-
888-335-7623
The toll-free number cannot be accessed when dialling from Saskatoon or
Regina.
To access the Highway Hotline on the Internet or for more information about
other Saskatchewan Highways and Transportation activities, visit the web
site at: www.highways.gov.sk.ca.
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For more information contact:
Vanessa Gooliaff Beaupré
Highways and Transportation
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-4792