Saskatchewan sees nearly 5 times more highway closures this year than 2021
In an interview, ministry spokesperson Steve Shaheen told Global News the 300-strong fleet of vehicles are working to keep highways clear, but there is only so much sand and salt will do — especially during strong winds.
And the erratic weather has made life more difficult for Joe Harms, a Dalmeny resident who commutes to work in Martensville.While he has been working from home to some extent during the COVID-19 pandemic, he still needs to go into work.He told Global News he’ll opt to work from his house if driving conditions are bad in the morning.
Staff Sgt. Chad McLeod, the north district commander for traffic services, said speed is often a major factor in crashes.“You look at a speed limit sign and it says ‘maximum 100 kilometers per hour.’ Well, the maximum 100 kilometers per hour is in ideal driving conditions.”