There are more than 100 kilometers of ice roads in Saskatchewan's North. (Facebook)

By Derek Cornet

Vital Infrastructure

All northern ice roads now open to motorists

Feb 22, 2021 | 5:00 PM

All northern overland and ice roads in Saskatchewan are now in operation.

That’s according to Ministry of Highways spokesperson David Horth, who said the Wollaston Lake ice road opened to traffic on Monday. It’s ready for light loads only with a weight restriction up to 15,400 kilograms.

The Shasko Bay to Fond du Lac and Fond du Lac to Uranium City ice roads opened earlier this month and are now at normal operations. The weight restriction for both roads is 34,500 kilograms.

The Stony Rapids overland route is also open, but motorists should be aware of rough spots and to be cautious.

“There are 131 kilometres of ice roads in Saskatchewan and they mostly the serve the North,” Horth said. “These are remote communities and ice roads provide additional access. It’s the avenue in which most heavy supplies get delivered, particularly in the winter months.”

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Information about restrictions on northern ice roads can be found here on the Highway Hotline.

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derek.cornet@jpbg.ca

Twitter: @saskjourno