The City of Moose Jaw is asking motorists to avoid #NotoriouslyCloseCalls and steer clear of construction crews.
“We only get a few months every year to complete road repair and many other infrastructure projects,” said Mayor Clive Tolley. “When drivers illegally cross barriers and enter work zones, they put lives at risk and slow down the progress of work. We ask all drivers to obey posted signage, slow to 30 km/h and exercise caution near all work zones for the safety of everyone.”
In October 2022, a motorist who ignored “Road Closed” signs and illegally drove into a closed work zone struck and injured a City of Moose Jaw employee. Other city employees have also experienced #NotoriouslyCloseCalls with vehicles at work sites.
Watch Stan Friesen and Kirk Reynaud tell their stories here and here.
The city reminds motorists that it is illegal to enter a work site where “Road Closed” signs are present and they should use alternate routes. Failure to do so may result in penalties under sections 9 and 10 of the city’s Traffic Bylaw.
When crews are performing other activities — such as street cleaning or pothole repair — motorists are asked to slow down and be aware of oncoming traffic when going around the job sites.
For the latest updates on road closures in Moose Jaw, visit the Road Closures page on the city’s website.
