December 16, 2015
Province Issues Winter Driving Conditions Reminder
Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation advises:
- snow removal crews are out plowing and sanding to keep provincial roads safe;
- plows were out in affected regions as early as 4 a.m.;
- crews will be on highways while adverse weather conditions continue;
- there are 19,000 kilometres of provincial roads;
- the province has 341 pieces of winter maintenance equipment from sanders to plows;
- drivers are cautioned to be aware of snow-clearing equipment on highways and roads;
- drivers are reminded that all maintenance equipment uses flashing blue warning lights and to stay well back of all equipment;
- drivers are asked to slow down when passing approaching snowplows in operation and not to attempt to pass a plow in operation from behind at any time;
- whether on a highway or in a community, the posted speed limit is intended for ideal road and weather conditions;
- turning on headlights, rather than relying on daytime running lights, will help other drivers see you approaching and glowing tail lights will alert drivers approaching from behind;
- in bad weather or on slippery streets, drivers are requested to slow down; and
- drive for the conditions and get to your destination safely.
Road conditions are available anytime at 511 (toll-free), at www.manitoba511.ca by following the Twitter account at www.twitter.com/MBGovRoads.
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