REGINA – With winter fast approaching, Saskatchewan’s Highway Hotline is upgrading services to winter standards – which means it will now be reporting weather conditions 24/7.
The Hotline is updated a minimum of three times per day with additional updates provided as weather requires.
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“This time of the year, road conditions can change rapidly,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister Nancy Heppner said.
“The Highway Hotline provides up-to-date road information so travellers can plan their trips safely.”
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The hotline map is colour coded according to highway conditions and users can click on specific road sections to get detailed information.
The Highway Hotline in Saskatchewan is the most-used Government of Saskatchewan internet resource.
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