Safety never takes a holiday. 

For the best and safest traveling possible, manage your S's: Speed, Space and Stress. 

MANAGE YOUR SPEED

·           Slow Down when approaching all work zones! When you see a sign that says, “Road Work ahead,” you will be in the construction zone very quickly!

·           Motorists are asked to be patient when approaching construction areas, and to take cues from the traffic control people on site.

·           Follow Posted Speed Limits, especially within construction zones, and try to maintain a consistent speed with the traffic flow.

·           Don’t Resume Normal Speed until you see roadway signs indicating it's safe to do so.

MANAGE YOUR SPACE

·         Leave Room! Leave adequate braking room between your vehicle and the one ahead of you. Also, keep a safe distance between your vehicle and traffic barriers, trucks, construction equipment and workers.

·         Don’t Pass on the Shoulder! Don’t drive across the median! This creates a very dangerous situation for you, construction workers and other motorists.

·         Leave Yourself an Out! When stopped in traffic, leave a safety zone between you and the vehicle in front of you. A good rule of thumb is that when stopped in traffic you should be able to see the bottom of the tires of the vehicle in front of you.

MANAGE YOUR STRESS

·         Keep Your Cool! Calm down and don’t rush. Remember, the temporary inconvenience of a construction zone will pay off with greatly improved roads soon.

·         Learn some simple techniques to keep you calm when you encounter delays in work zones.

·         Don’t allow impatient or speeding motorists to cause you to alter your own good driving habits!

·         Pay Attention! Avoid cell phone or radio distractions, as well as those of other stopped cars or construction.

Expect Delays! Use the City of Saskatoon Web site and other available information to keep yourself informed about construction on your route.  

Leave a bit earlier, if necessary, to arrive at your destination on time. Consider using an alternate route that bypasses the construction zones. 

Pedestrian traffic are required to not enter any barricaded work site – when approaching an upcoming construction zone, please take an alternate route outside of the work zone barriers. 

This practice will ensure your safety, and the safety of our workers.