Released on July 23, 2009
Highways and Infrastructure Minister Jim Reiter reminds motorists to be aware of new and ongoing projects when travelling and to drive safely.
"Take time to plan the safest and most efficient routes before you travel while keeping in mind all the activity on the highways is taking place to improve Saskatchewan's transportation system," Highways and Infrastructure Minister Jim Reiter said. "Once again, remember that drivers who exceed 60 km/h when passing highway workers and equipment in the Orange Zone face a base fine of $140."
Work that has recently started includes construction on Highway 1 near Qu'Appelle, Highway 3 near Mont Nebo, Highway 3 near Spiritwood, Highway 11 near Duck Lake, along with overpass (bridge) repairs at the junction of Highways 6 and 11 in Regina near the north end of Albert Street. For more details and a list of other ongoing projects, please see the attached backgrounder.
Construction work is subject to weather conditions and contractor progress. Motorists can get other important travel information on 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; on the SaskTel Cellular Network at *ROAD; and now throughout Canada at 1-888-335-7623.
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For more information, contact:
Dan Palmer
Highways and Infrastructure
Regina
Phone: 306-787-4805