Winter Driving Conditions

By Regan Tate

Saskatchewan experiencing snow-covered and slippery highways

Oct 24, 2023 | 11:40 AM

Medicine Hat, AB–Travellers heading east into Saskatchewan are advised to check road conditions before venturing out.

The Highways Hotline in Saskatchewan is reporting winter conditions on many highways including the # 1.

RCMP says so far, the call centre has received approximately 36 reports of weather-related traffic issues from across the province. These include multiple motor vehicle collisions, as well as vehicles stuck in the ditch.

The westbound lane of Highway #1 is blocked near Belle Plaine due to multiple semis hitting guardrails.

There is also a serious collision on Highway #33, near Kronau.

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Detours are anticipated to be in place for several hours in both areas.

Motorists are asked to slow down and follow the direction of emergency personnel on scene.

Consult the Highway Hotline for up-to-date information about road closures: https://hotline.gov.sk.ca/map