UPDATE:
The Trans-Canada Highway is now open.
UPDATE:
11:08 a.m. -- The Moose Jaw RCMP has issued an update informing the public that multiple semis continue to block the Trans-Canada Highway between Parkbeg and Mortlach.
As a result, the highway remains closed on both the eastbound and westbound lanes.
At least five semi units were involved in a number of collisions in the area and one additional semi jackknifed at approximately 10:50 a.m. This accident occurred when the "kilometres-long lineup" started to slowly move forward, according to an official statement.
Police are advising motorists to exercise extreme caution in the area as police officers and other responders are working on and near the highway to get the road open. Many of these responders are working outside of their vehicles.
Travel is still not recommended as this section of road is sloped downward and the highway surface is extremely icy.
Moose Jaw RCMP and Morse RCMP detachments remain on the scene and are asking the public to avoid the area at this time.
An estimated time for the re-opening of the Trans-Canada Highway remains unknown. When it does re-open, motorists are advised to proceed with caution and to only travel if necessary.
Police advise all motorists to check the Highway Hotline before travelling.
Further updates will be provided as they become available.
The Moose Jaw and Morse RCMP detachments are currently responding to reports of multiple semi units that collided and are now blocking the eastbound lane of the Trans-Canada Highway near Mortlach, Sask.
The area is described as being approximately 15 - 20 kilometres west of Mortlach. According to the Highway Hotline, the collision occurred in the divided section of highway between Parkbeg and Mortlach.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and to delay travel if it's not an emergency.
As of 9 a.m. today (Feb. 8), the Highway Hotline is showing a stretch of the Trans-Canada Highway closed roughly between Rush Lake and the start of the divided section west of Mortlach.
Travel is also not recommended between Rush Lake and Swift Current, as well as Highways 36 and 13 south of Moose Jaw.
If you must travel, motorists are advised to exercise caution as poor road conditions exist in many parts of the province. For updated highway conditions, please visit the Highway Hotline at Hotline.gov.sk.ca/map.
If you enter or witness a collision, contact the Moose Jaw RCMP at 306-691-4670 or dial 911 in the case of an emergency.
