The Government of Saskatchewan is looking to build and protect more of our provincial highway system with $157.3 million in new highways projects included in the 2021 Fall Tender Plan. These projects will continue the Ministry of Highways’ efforts to help stimulate the economy and improve the safety and reliability of Saskatchewan’s transportation network. Some… Continue reading Fall Tender Plan Includes $157 Million in Highways Projects
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Saskatchewan-Made Automatic Flagging Device Piloted On Provincial Highways
A new made-in-Saskatchewan device is helping protect some of the highest-risk workers on highway construction sites. 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 construction season. These truck-mounted, remote-controlled devices allow the flag person to be… Continue reading Saskatchewan-Made Automatic Flagging Device Piloted On Provincial Highways
Slow Down to Keep Our Highways Safe
With construction season in full swing, motorists are reminded to keep an eye out for construction zones on provincial highways. Drivers must obey all signs and flag persons in work zones and slow to 60 km/hr. In some cases, work zones have temporary speed reductions left in place when workers are not present. This is… Continue reading Slow Down to Keep Our Highways Safe
Former Sask. Highways Minister Says Christmas Travel Was ‘Not a Holiday’
Source: Nigel Maxwell The Canadian Press, globalnews.ca, January 11, 2020 NDP leader Ryan Meili says Hargrave’s cross-border trip was a “slap in the face” to Saskatchewan families who made sacrifices over the holidays. Saskatchewan’s former highways minister says he wishes he could take back a trip he took to California over the Christmas holidays while… Continue reading Former Sask. Highways Minister Says Christmas Travel Was ‘Not a Holiday’
Record Government Investment for 29 New Passing Lanes in 2020
With the 2020 construction season wrapping up the highlight has been the opening of new passing lanes on Highways 7, 9, 10 and 39 in Saskatchewan. “Our government is committed to improving highway safety and we are making record investments to achieve that goal,” Highways Minister Joe Hargrave said. “Passing lanes are an effective way… Continue reading Record Government Investment for 29 New Passing Lanes in 2020
Saskatchewan’s Biggest Tender in History Includes More Passing Lanes for Highway 7
By Mallorie Rast A whopping sized tender of $437.4 million, the biggest tender ever released under the Department of Highways has just been put out for road construction in 2021.Included in the tender are multiple passing lanes on Highway 7 from Kindersley to the Alberta border. This move does not only carry the biggest cash… Continue reading Saskatchewan’s Biggest Tender in History Includes More Passing Lanes for Highway 7
Sask. Highways announces $65M in new projects
Source: CBC News, May 10, 2018 New projects include passing lanes near North Battleford, Regina, highway twinning around Vanscoy The projects include passing lanes on Highway 4 between North Battleford and Cochin, Highway 6 between the junction of Highway 39 and the Rowatt access road south of Regina. Highway 7 will also be twinned around… Continue reading Sask. Highways announces $65M in new projects