The Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways is advising motorists to be cautious on a portion of Highway 28 after a culvert failure led to a sinkhole.
The affected area is located on the highway between its junction with Highway 13 and Radville. According to Dan Palmer, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Highways, the ministry became aware of the sinkhole on Monday morning after a culvert in the area failed.
Initially, traffic was detoured using roads in the RM of Brokenshell. Palmer extended his gratitude to the RM for their help. To allow traffic to resume on the highway, metal plates have been installed over the sinkhole to keep two-way traffic moving safely. Motorists are now being instructed to reduce their speed significantly when passing over the plates.
“We want to remind drivers to be alert, slow to 30 kilometres per hour, and obey all signage on Highway 28,” Palmer stated.
The ministry is currently assessing the extent of the damage to determine the cost and scope of the necessary repairs. The target is to complete the full replacement of the culvert and repair the highway before winter.
Palmer also shared a broader safety message.
“We want to remind all motorists to check the Highway Hotline before they head out.”