SASKATCHEWAN – March is going out like a lion: Many highways and roads in Saskatchewan were affected by the spring storm.
From 10 a.m. yesterday to 10 a.m., March 28, Saskatchewan RCMP’s Division Operational Communications Centre received 80 traffic-related reports – including 38 of collisions— in the Saskatchewan RCMP jurisdiction.
"We’re not out of the woods yet," the RCMP says.
Reports show that roads in parts of the province are snow-covered. There are some areas where travel is not yet recommended.
If you are travelling today and through the weekend, check the weather and road conditions along your route. If poor road conditions exist, consider delaying travel if possible. If travel is necessary, stay on roads that have recently received road maintenance. Travellers can access information on road conditions and track which roads have been plowed, salted, and/or sanded within the last two hours at hotline.gov.sk.ca/map
“There’s lots going on in the province this weekend, from kids’ sports tournaments to the world men’s curling championship kicking off in Moose Jaw,” says Supt. Grant St. Germaine, officer in charge of Saskatchewan RCMP Traffic Services. “Whatever your plans are this weekend, if they involve potential travel, make safe decisions. Stay home if it’s dangerous. Drive to road conditions. I’ve been out patrolling this morning and I’ve seen many motorists driving way too fast for the terrible road conditions – even if they were below the speed limit. Don’t be that person that jeopardizes the safety of those in your vehicle and others on the road.”
For more information on how to prepare for winter driving, visit here.