September 21 to 27 has been declared Saskatchewan Transportation Week, a time to recognize the individuals who keep our province moving — from road crews and engineers to logistics workers and ferry operators.
"Saskatchewan has the largest per capita highway network in Canada," said Highways Minister David Marit.
"It is key to getting people to the services they need, along with supporting our land-locked province's export-based economy that helps sustain our quality of life. Thank you to everyone who plays a role in our transportation system operating safely, efficiently and moving Saskatchewan forward."
The Saskatoon Transportation Club joined Marit in marking the occasion.
"The Saskatoon Transportation Club salutes the dedicated professionals across the logistics sector who keep goods and service flowing across the province, country and globe," Saskatoon Transportation Club President John Trumpy said.
"We appreciate the ongoing work of everyone involved in designing, building and maintaining transportation infrastructure."
In the announcement, the Ministry of Highways highlighted its commitment to investing in the province's infrastructure, namely the $777 million set aside in the 2025-26 Budget to support multi-year major corridor projects, including:
- Highway 5 east of Saskatoon,
- Highway 2 over Trans-Canada Highway 1 here in Moose Jaw,
- Highway 39 twinning in the Weyburn Area and,
- Highway 17 passing lanes north of Lloydminster.
The Ministry of Highways oversees a network spanning over 26,500 kilometres of highways, 16 northern airports, 12 ferries and one barge and invests into short line railways, community airports and municipal road partnerships.
The ministry also operates the Highway Hotline, Saskatchewan's provincial road information system, at https://hotline.gov.sk.ca/ which provides details about construction zones, ferry crossings, closures and incidents related to wildfires to help drivers and shippers plan their routes.