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CTV News
3 days ago
- Automotive
- CTV News
Sask. highway officials urge motorists to slow down in construction zones
WATCH: With construction season in full effect, the provincial government is reminding motorists to slow down. Brittany Poitras has the details. The provincial government is reminding motorists to slow down in highway construction zones. During a press conference on Friday, officials emphasized highway safety by bringing attention to the 'Orange Zones' on the provincial Highway Hotline website and app. Minister of Highways, David Marit said the highways budget is just under $800,000 a year for the province, and safety plays a large role in keeping things running smoothly. 'We have over 26,000 kilometres of highway network to maintain and preserve here in the province of Saskatchewan,' he explained. 'We want to ensure public safety not only for the driving public but for the construction workers as well.' Shantel Lipp, president of the Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association, said while the roadside projects are important for the Saskatchewan economy, the safety of the crews is an even bigger priority. 'Don't speed. Do not ignore any of the flaggers or the signs that you see in the zone, and please stay off your phone when you are driving through a work construction zone,' she said. Lipp explained that slowing down in construction zones can delay motorists an average of three to six minutes on their commutes, which is why looking at the Orange Zones on Highway Hotline can ensure drivers can prepare for a slower speed zone. 'Every sign, every cone, every reduced speed limit is there for one reason, and that's to make sure that everybody gets home safely. Both workers and drivers alike,' Lipp said. Flag person Peter Shoobert said that slowing down makes the difference for crews working along the roadsides. 'Slow down. If it's if it says to slow to 60, it's there for a reason. Because we're also trying to get home safe, not trying to delay you, not trying to be an inconvenience, just trying to make sure that we've got it all safe for everybody,' he said. Highway Hotline will update their Orange Zones weekly, giving motorists updated construction zone updates while the crews are busy at work.
CTV News
10-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Highway Hotline sees record number of visitors
Regina Watch WATCH: The Saskatchewan Highway Hotline saw a record number of visitors in the last calendar year.
CBC
09-05-2025
- Climate
- CBC
Sask. Highway Hotline digital platforms get record-high 60 million visits in 1 year
App and website received 20 million and 40 million page views respectively The Saskatchewan Highway Hotline's digital platforms got record traffic over the last year. From April 2024 to March 2025, the road information service's app and website got a combined 60 million page views, compared to 13 million in the same period the year before. The surge is largely attributed to difficult driving conditions and storms. The Highway Hotline web page and app were checked more than 10 million times in November, more than 13 million times in December, and more than 14 million times in January 2025. Brad Crassweller, MLA for White City-Qu'Appelle, lauded the numbers at a news conference Friday. "I think 60 million hits is incredible," Crassweller said. "We've got so many people concerned about taking safety seriously." RCMP Staff Sgt. Jason Sauve spoke as well, noting his extensive personal use of the platform. "During the winter, with the RCMP, we send out safety messaging pretty much every time there is a significant weather event, and this winter we did that an awful lot," Sauve said. "Between April and September, there were 830 collisions involving snow, ice or visibility restrictions." With the May long weekend coming up next week, Sauve encouraged drivers to check Highway Hotline for other factors that can affect road conditions, such as wildfire smoke, construction and collisions. Highway Minister David Marit made a statement in a news release about the record Friday. "Thank you to all drivers who take the time to check the Highway Hotline to make an informed decision before heading out on the road," he said. "Understanding what may be on the road ahead can help you plan safer and more efficient trips, which supports our quality of life and export-based economy." Beyond the map denoting road hazards, the platform also contains more than 50 camera locations across the province, as well as a "Track My Plow" feature which allows drivers to check which roads have been cleared.
CTV News
09-05-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Sask. Highway Hotline records record number of visitors
Saskatchewan's Highway Hotline digital platform was visited more than 60 million times over the last year, a new record for the road information service. According to the province, the website had more than 40 million page views from April 2024 to March 2025, while the mobile app had more than 20 million. The province said a contributing factor to the record was a higher number of storms this past winter than the previous one. From April 2023 to March 2024, the website had more than 10 million views, while the mobile app had more than three million visits. The Highway Hotline began as a telephone service more than 50 years ago. Road reports can still be accessed by phone to this date.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
April snow brings poor driving conditions to southeast Saskatchewan
Some areas along Trans Canada Highway were covered by blowing snow and slush on Tuesday as the Saskatchewan RCMP issued a warning of poor road conditions and visibility in southeast parts of the province. 'Officers in the area are responding to multiple collision sites and report road conditions are continually deteriorating,' said the RCMP alert, issued just before noon Tuesday. The statement added that no injuries were reported and emergency services are responding to collisions. Motorists should slow down and follow police instructions, said the release, which added that areas around Carlyle, Wolseley and Broadview were particularly impacted. Some parts of Highway 1 were reduced to one lane and drivers should expect delays, according to RCMP. Some highways east of Regina were reported as partly or fully covered while Highway 1 from Wolseley to the Manitoba border was listed as 'travel not recommended' by the provincial Highway Hotline. Moosomin, located on Highway 1, was under a snowfall warning Tuesday at 11 a.m. from Environment Canada. The forecast said 'snow at times heavy,' with 10-20 centimetres expected. The Regina Leader-Post has created an Afternoon Headlines newsletter that can be delivered daily to your inbox so you are up to date with the most vital news of the day. Click here to subscribe. With some online platforms blocking access to the journalism upon which you depend, our website is your destination for up-to-the-minute news, so make sure to bookmark and sign up for our newsletters so we can keep you informed. Click here to subscribe.
