EAST CENTRAL — With the Labour Day weekend providing summer’s last hurrah, the provincial government is asking motorists to drive safely.
“The Labour Day weekend is a busy one for travelers and we need to remember to pay attention to our surroundings,” said Greg Ottenbreit, the highway minister. “We are all excited for the Labour Day Classic and for one more long weekend this summer, but we still need to remember to be courteous and drive safely on the highway."
In our region, the province highlighted work being done on the bridge crossing the Saskatchewan River on Highway 55 near Nipawin, as well as work on Highway 35 near Aylsham.
The province is asking people to plan their route ahead of time, so they are aware of the work zones and what road construction may be in their path. Even if workers aren’t present, drivers need to obey signs, stay alert and slow to 60 kilometres per hour through the work zone. Work zones may contain driving hazards, like sharp pavement drops or loose stones, which require you to slow down.
A weekly highway construction update is published online to provide the travelling public with the latest details on projects underway to help plan safe and efficient travel. If you see a highway work zone signing problem, you can report it by calling 306-244-5535.
