The Highway Hotline has more than 50 camera locations across the province. (Screenshot: hotline.gov.sk.ca)

By paNOW Staff

Holiday Travel

Plan to travel? Check the Highway Hotline

Dec 22, 2024 | 8:00 AM

The Minister of Highways is encouraging drivers to make an informed decision before travelling this holiday season.

In a press release issued by SGI, David Marit said, “It is the season of holiday preparations, including checking the Highway Hotline before heading out on the roads this winter and driving to visit family, friends and loved ones. Make an informed decision before travelling and let those at your destination know when you expect to arrive.”

The Highway Hotline can be accessed through an app for free in the Google and Apple online stores. The service can also be accessed online at https://hotline.gov.sk.ca/map or by calling 5-1-1.

The service has more than 50 camera locations across the province that can be seen online.

Track My Plow is a Highway Hotline feature showing motorists where a snowplow has recently been clearing snow or treating ice. Snowplow operators in the field report to Highway Hotline staff so road conditions are updated regularly.

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The Highways Minister is also encouraging drivers to stay back near snowplows, since they create a mini blizzard called the ‘Snow Zone’ when clearing. Snowplows pull over every 10 to 15 kilometres when safe to do so to let motorists pass.

“Our snowplow operators may be deployed in the worst conditions during the holidays and away from their families,” Marit said. “Please give them room when driving so everyone gets home safely to their loved ones.”

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