MINISTRY OF HIGHWAYS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
230 - 10th Ave. E., Regina, SK S4N 6G6
p: 306-569-3000 f: 306-565-2400
e: info@wappel.ca
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• Work Zone – consists of a transitional area which might be
controlled by a flag person, the area where the construction work
is actively taking place, followed by a zone to transition drivers
back to the highway’s normal driving conditions.
The sequence of signs in the advance warning will be:
• Workers Present sign
• Do Not Pass sign
• 60 km/hr Fines Triple sign
• Additional warning signs (e.g. – Lane Ends, Flagperson Ahead,
Loose Stones, etc.)
Some of the key signs you might see include: an orange sign with a
black image of a worker on it, black and white regulatory speed sign
and “End of Work Area” sign and another black and white regulatory
sign that indicates you can resume maximum speed.
Even if workers aren’t present, drivers need to obey signs, stay
alert and slow to 60 km/h through the work zone. Work zones may
contain driving hazards, like sharp pavement drops or loose stones,
which require you to slow down. Seal coating on highways require
about 24 hours to cure, resulting in speed reductions even while
workers are not present. These speed reductions allow the seal coat
to cure properly, while also saving windshields from damage.
The ministry strives to be proactive in its approach with work
zone signage. Project managers are regularly checking signage to
ensure it is in compliance with the road signing plans. The minis-try
also employs auditors, provincially, to review work zones. When
there is a problem with improper or downed signs, you can contact
the ministry at 306-244-5535.
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