Traffic at a major intersection in Moose Jaw will be slowed as the city starts to re-pave Main and Thatcher Drive. Significant detours will be in place, along with speed restrictions, but the city of Moose Jaw says businesses in the area should remain open. The work will occur in two phases: Week of August […]
Provincial Auditor Tara Clemett has outlined three ways for the Ministry of Highways to improve its winter maintenance of the over 26,000 kilometres of highways in the province. Clemett audited the Ministry over 15 months and found that the Ministry had effective processes, except in the following areas, to conduct winter maintenance on provincial highways […]
While construction crews are already working on roads across the province, the Government of Saskatchewan officially kicked off the 2023 construction season. The Government is investing $776 million in improving highways and roads, including $442 million in capital projects. With those funds, the province plans to improve another 1,000 kilometres of highways. That includes 230 […]
The Government of Saskatchewan recorded serval losses in the most recent quarterly loss report. The Ministry of Highways reported the largest loss in March when the Ministry lost $509,380 after banking information was fraudulently changed by someone impersonating a supplier. As a result, three payments to the supplier were redirected to an inappropriate bank account. […]
Rowan’s Ravine Provincial Park is now a safer destination to get to thanks to $10.7 million in new paving and road improvements. Highways 322 and 220 received paving work towards the park during the 2021 construction season. Paving work was also completed in the Underwood campground loops, boat launch and day use parking lot. “Highways […]
Some of the most at risk highway construction workers in Saskatchewan are going to be better protected thanks to a new pilot project being run in the province. The Ministry of Highways has initiated a new pilot program in which three remote-controlled “Guardian Angel” automatic flagging assistance devices (AFAD) are operating in work zones this […]
Nearly 13 million dollars worth of roadwork has been completed in the Rocanville area. The project saw more than 30 kilometres of Highways 8 and 308 resurfaced over the spring and summer of 2021. Highways Minister Fred Bradshaw credited Moosomin MLA Steven Bonk for his persistence in raising the project on the priority list. “He […]
The Ministry of Highways is looking for input on the future of the intersection of Highway #1 and the Grand Coulee access road. The ministry has launched a survey asking anyone who has an interest in the future development to take part. Spokesperson Patrick Book says it’s become clear that eventually, this project needs to […]
The Government of Saskatchewan is urging residents to be cautious when passing snowplows on the highway. Highways Minister Joe Hargrave says when trying to pass a snowplow, it’s best to wait until they pull over. “Snowplows pull over every 10 to 15 kilometres, they’re mandated to do that. When they’re pulled over and the blue […]
