Manitoba Infrastructure reminds motorists to adjust driving habits for winter road conditions and to always remain alert when following or approaching oncoming highway snowplows.
The department monitors weather forecasts and plan operations with its fleet of 313 truck plows, de-icing equipment and motor graders accordingly. All maintenance equipment has flashing blue warning lights and drivers should stay well back of all equipment. Do not attempt to pass a plow in operation from behind at any time and slow down when passing approaching snowplows in operation.
The priority is to clear driving lanes first, then shoulders, removing snow from bridges and snow adjacent to guard rails and from other built up locations. Sanding, salting and de-icing activities continue as required.
Drivers are reminded to check the weather forecast and driving conditions before traveling. The province has recently updated its 511 road information service. More road condition camera locations have been added this week.
For the most recent information on road conditions or highway safety, visit www.manitoba511.ca or call 511.
