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By Alice McFarlane

Agriculture Roundup

Agriculture Roundup for Friday March 6, 2020

Mar 6, 2020 | 10:42 AM

Starting on Monday, spring weight restrictions take effect on all secondary highways.

The Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure announced winter weight allowances were lifted in southwestern Saskatchewan on Mar. 1. Spring road restrictions typically come into effect in early March in the province.

Minister responsible Greg Ottenbreit said during this time of year, secondary highways revert back to regulation weights to save wear and tear on these roads.

“Weight restrictions are put in place at various times of the year on provincial highways as a measure to prevent damage to the surface or road bed,” Ottenbreit said. “As the weather warms up, some roads in the province can become vulnerable to soft spots and surface cracks as the frost comes out of the roadbed.”

The interactive map shows winter weight restrictions and spring road bans. Information is also available by contacting the Highway Hotline at 511.

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Most of the province is facing a below normal spring runoff for 2020 as low winter snowfall levels are impacting conditions across Saskatchewan.

A band in southwestern Saskatchewan stretching from Moose Jaw through to Lucky Lake and Leader is facing the driest conditions with a well below normal runoff projected. Some agricultural water supply issues could develop within drier areas during 2020 if lack of moisture persists through spring.

March and April can be some of the wettest months, so the outlook may improve. Only the far northwest and extreme southeast and southwest corners of the province are projected to have near or above normal runoffs, with small portions of the province expected to have a higher than normal runoff.

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