Highways Minister David Marit announced Wednesday the provincial road information service smashed records this past year, with more than 60 million visits to its digital platforms between April 2024 and March 2025 — a sharp increase driven largely by a harsher-than-usual winter.
“Thank you to all drivers who take the time to check the Highway Hotline to make an informed decision before heading out on the road,” Marit said in a statement. “Understanding what may be on the road ahead can help you plan safer and more efficient trips, which supports our quality of life and export-based economy.”
The Highway Hotline website saw over 40 million pageviews, while its mobile app was accessed more than 20 million times. The previous year, with a milder winter, saw a combined total of just 13 million views — 10 million from the website and 3 million from the app.
The digital surge reflects both growing public awareness and stormier conditions across the province this past winter.
Started more than 50 years ago as a telephone line staffed by real voices, the Highway Hotline continues to offer audio road reports via touch-tone service at 1-888-335-7623 (or 511 within Saskatchewan), fielding about 33,000 calls annually.
Today’s platform includes more than 50 live highway cameras, visible at hotline.gov.sk.ca/cctv, and a “Track My Plow” feature during winter, allowing users to monitor recent snow-clearing activity.
Available as a free download in the Apple and Google Play stores, the Highway Hotline app provides real-time updates on construction zones, ferry crossings, weather alerts, and closures caused by collisions or wildfires.
Officials encourage residents to check the map year-round at hotline.gov.sk.ca before travelling — whether for daily commutes or seasonal road trips.