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      Sunday, February 12, 2012
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Treating ice on road surfaces can be tricky and weather dependant. In cold conditions a lot more salt is needed to melt the ice so drive with caution and SLOW DOWN!

Preservation provides for the rehabilitation and preventive maintenance for provincial roadways, bridges, and airports. Also included is winter snow and ice control, right-of-way mowing, provision of ferry services and signing for motorists.

One of the Ministry's major initiatives is the Urban Highway Connector Program (UHCP). Through the program, the Ministry partners with urban municipalities on major construction, rehabilitation, planning studies and operations and maintenance of urban connectors.

Safer driving this winter in the Snow Zone.

Remember to slow to 60 km in the Orange Zone when passing highway workers and equipment. Highway construction and maintenance zones can be dangerous. Reduce your speed, use extra care and save lives.

The ATPC committees are established at the local level to look strategically at transportation and make recommendations to the provincial or municipal governments based on social and economic goals of the area and the province.

Saskatchewan Highways and Transportation has a multitude of signing opportunities available! Do you have a business, tourist attraction or special event to promote?

The Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure's Community Airport Partnership (CAP) Program is designed to provide capital contributions to rehabilitate and upgrade the network of strategic regional community airports.

Adopt-A-Highway Program is a way for interested groups or participants to help beautify Saskatchewan rights-of-ways by picking up litter and trash from a specified section (minimum of 3 km) along the provincial highways.

Ministry staff will provide assistance to motorists whenever service is warranted for public protection and safety. No payment is to be accepted for these services except for the sale of oil and gas.

Saskatchewan Highways and Infrastructure in recognizing an individual or family's need to grieve the loss of loved ones, will allow the highway right-of-way to be used for the purpose of erecting commemorative markers providing  principles are respected and not compromised.



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