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April snowstorm closes Trans Canada Highway east of Regina

Pictured is Highway 1 near Balgonie on Tuesday morning after snowfall and blowing snow overnight, (Highway Hotline - image credit)
Pictured is Highway 1 near Balgonie on Tuesday morning after snowfall and blowing snow overnight, (Highway Hotline - image credit)

Several highway closures and travel advisories are in place in southeast Saskatchewan due to winter driving conditions.

Highway 1, east of Regina from Balgonie to Broadview , has been closed.

The closure comes after RCMP responded to at least a dozen collisions on the highway Monday night, according to an RCMP news release.

Highway 39 between Estevan and Midale has also been closed, along with multiple highways around Francis, including Highway 33 from Francis to Stoughton.

On Monday morning, travel was not recommended between Regina and Belle Plaine.

Travel advisories are also in place for many highways in southeast Saskatchewan, as that part of the province is currently under blowing snow or snowfall warnings.

Drivers are being asked to check the Highway Hotline before travelling due to the winter driving conditions.