Spring can be a busy time for the province's highways (File Photo/paNOW Staff)

By Michael Joel-Hansen

Highway Safety

Province reminds drivers to be aware on highways

May 12, 2019 | 12:00 PM

Spring has arrived in Saskatchewan, and with the change in weather, drivers will notice changes to roads throughout the province.

The province’s highways will be seeing some more activity as spring seeding gets underway and farmers take to the roads in their machinery. Steve Shaheen, senior communications consultant with the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure said drivers need to be aware of what’s out there.

“Seeding and harvest are obviously the busiest and most important times for the agricultural community, so we want to make sure that Saskatchewan roadways continue to be safe for everyone and remind motorists to watch for slow moving agricultural equipment, especially during spring seeding” he said.

Shaheen stressed that people should be patient if they come across farm equipment on the highways. He added producers should make sure they have the proper permits if they are going to be moving equipment that needs to be towed or if it is oversized.

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Along with the presence of farming equipment, Shaheen said drivers may also notice workers out on the roads performing some seasonal maintenance on the provinces highways, as roads can be damaged when they thaw out. This work can range from filling potholes to sealing. Shaheen said people should keep some things in mind when they see work going on.

“When they do encounter crews, please slow to 60 or slower and always be extra cautious when entering the work zone,” he said.

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