THE WEEKLY PROVINCIAL HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

With the last long weekend of summer approaching, motorists are reminded to continue to keep their eyes on the road and watch for potential highway work still in progress as the construction season moves toward fall and more projects begin.

"Although some contractors may be shut down for the Labour Day weekend, highway work in various stages can still impact long weekend travel" Highways and Infrastructure Minister Jim Reiter said. "Remember to watch for potential Orange Zones, be alert and be prepared to stop as directed. Have a safe and happy holiday weekend."

New construction activity highlighted and expected to begin for this update period includes culvert installations on Highway 2 west of Rockglen, paving segments of Highway 6 in the Southey area, along with repaving Highway 21 north of Unity. More details about the work outlined above, along with other potential impacts to motorists and information about other projects in various stages throughout the province can be found in the attached backgrounder.

For information about emergency road closures, status of ferries and barges, along with other road activities, motorists and media can also get additional travel information from the Highway Hotline.

The Highway Hotline is online at www.highways.gov.sk.ca/road-conditions/ and via telephone or wireless device as follows: Regina and area at 306-787-7623; Saskatoon and area at 306-933-8333; on the SaskTel cellular network at *ROAD; toll-free across Canada at 1-888-335-7623; and at http://roadinfo.telenium.ca/mobile.html.

This update is also posted to Facebook on the Saskatchewan Highway Hotline page.

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For more information, contact:

Dan Palmer
Highways and Infrastructure
Regina
Phone: 306-787-4805