Saskatchewan RCMP advise the public that winter weather is impacting road conditions in southeast Saskatchewan, particularly in the Carlyle, Wolseley, and Broadview areas of Highway 1.
Officers in the area are responding to multiple collision sites and report road conditions are continually deteriorating. No injuries have been reported to police at this time. If you are driving in the area, please slow down and follow the instructions of emergency personnel on scene. Some areas along Highway 1 are reduced to one lane; motorists should expect delays when travelling.
Snow and slush covered lanes and drifting and blowing snow are impacting road conditions and/or visibility.
Police remind motorists that it’s important to remember that weather and road conditions can change at any time. Before travelling, check the weather and road conditions along your route. If poor weather or road conditions exist or are forecasted, 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 (English only).
Saskatchewan RCMP remind the public to avoid calling 911 or local RCMP detachments for updates on road conditions. Calling 911 must be reserved for emergencies and crimes in progress, and using it in non-emergent situations could prevent someone with a life-threatening emergency from getting help.
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