There's work underway across the entire province so if we want to see goals accomplished and workers home safe at the end of the day - SLOW DOWN out there. As frustrating as it may be at times to add time to your travel plans, it's a simple measure we can all take to ensure safety.
With Saskatchewan's short highway construction season passing the halfway point, the government is reminding motorists to always slow to 60 km/hr when they encounter work zones.
"Remember to slow to 60 km/hr when you pass through any of Saskatchewan's many construction zones this summer and fall - it's the law, and it could save someone's life," Highways and Infrastructure Minister Nancy Heppner comments. "Nothing is more important than ensuring the people undertaking this important work get home safely to their loved ones at the end of the day."
When a driver first approaches a highway work zone, they will see an orange sign with a black image of a worker on it and a tab marked "Workers Present," followed by a black and white 60 km/hr speed sign. This sign is a regulatory speed sign indicating the legal maximum speed, so the driver must slow down.
You will know when you are at the end of a work area when you see an "end of work area" sign followed by a black-and-white regulatory sign indicating the driver can resume the normal speed.
There are also circumstances where a 60 km/hr speed limit is warranted even if workers are not present, including hazards such as loose gravel or sharp drop-offs at the shoulder.
Patience is a virtue. Keep that in mind as you head out on your next venture.
