Released on August 15, 2008
Highways and Infrastructure Minister Wayne Elhard reminds motorists to drive safely this weekend and be aware of new and ongoing projects when travelling.
"Have a great weekend, but keep in mind all the construction activity," Elhard said.
"Take this work into account to plan the best and safest route. Slow to 60 km/h when passing highway workers and equipment, be alert and be prepared to stop as directed."
New Work (Please see backgrounder for a list of ongoing work)
Highway 3
- Micro-surfacing is underway on Highway 3 starting near Mistatim and heading east for about 5 kms. Traffic will be reduced to one lane through the construction area.
Highway 15
- Micro-surfacing is underway from about 4 km west of the Conquest Access to about 6 km west of the access. Traffic will be reduced to one lane through the construction area.
Ongoing work is subject to weather conditions and contractor progress. For further details and an interactive highway map with other ongoing work, maintenance activities and advisories, motorists are encouraged to visit both the Summer Road Conditions and Road Conditions Map sections of the Highway Hotline online at www.highways.gov.sk.ca/road-conditions/.
Highway Hotline information via telephone is as follows: Regina and area at 306-787-7623; Saskatoon and area at 306-933-8333; throughout Saskatchewan at 1-888-335-7623; and on the SaskTel Cellular Network at *ROAD.
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For more information, contact:
Dan Palmer
Highways and Infrastructure
Regina
Phone: 306-787-4805
Email: dan.palmer@gov.sk.ca