Saskatchewan Traffic Accommodation Resources
Access official work-zone traffic control manuals for Saskatchewan, Regina, and Saskatoon. Each resource explains where the standard applies, how local requirements differ, and what it means for a Traffic Accommodation Plan, including Saskatoon’s Temporary Traffic Control Plan requirements.
Plans A–L
Typical Plans in the provincial TCDMWZ
2024
Regina Temporary Traffic Control Manual
700 mm
Minimum cone height on Regina roads at 50 km/h or less
TTCP
Saskatoon term for a site-specific Temporary Traffic Control Plan
Traffic Control Devices Manual for Work Zones
Published by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways, the Traffic Control Devices Manual for Work Zones provides traffic accommodation guidance for temporary work on or adjacent to provincial highways. Its Typical Plans A–L cover common work-zone situations, including roadside and shoulder work, lane closures, road closures and detours, pavement-marking activities, and other traffic-control operations.
City of Regina Temporary Traffic Control Manual
The September 2024 City of Regina Temporary Traffic Control Manual applies to temporary work on City-owned rights-of-way. It provides guidance for selecting and applying a Traffic Accommodation Plan, setting up and maintaining traffic-control devices, and meeting the City’s Temporary Street Use Permit requirements. Any activity that obstructs a City right-of-way must have an approved permit in place before work begins.
City of Saskatoon Temporary Traffic Control Manual
The 2024 City of Saskatoon Temporary Traffic Control Manual provides requirements and typical applications for temporary work on City-owned rights-of-way, including vehicle, pedestrian, and cyclist accommodation. Work must be authorized in advance, while closures and detours on collector-class roads and above are coordinated through the City’s Detour Group using a Traffic Detour Request.
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations - Traffic Control Requirements
Saskatchewan’s Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020 require an employer or contractor to develop and implement a written Traffic Control Plan when workers may be exposed to hazards from vehicular traffic. Workers must be trained in the plan, and the plan must be readily available for reference at the workplace.
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1. Does the provincial TCDMWZ apply inside Regina or Saskatoon?
The TCDMWZ applies to highways under the jurisdiction of the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways. Work on City-owned streets and rights-of-way generally follows the applicable Regina or Saskatoon temporary traffic control requirements. However, a road within municipal boundaries may still be a provincial highway or highway connector, so confirm the road authority before selecting a manual or preparing a plan.
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2. How early should I request a Temporary Street Use Permit in Regina for construction work?
For construction-related closures, a request affecting an alley or local street must generally be submitted at least 72 hours before the closure. A request affecting a collector, arterial, or expressway must be submitted at least seven days in advance. If a provincial highway or highway connector is involved, additional approval may take two to six weeks.
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3. Is a Saskatoon TTCP the same as a Regina Traffic Accommodation Plan?
They serve a similar work-zone traffic control purpose, but they are not interchangeable. Regina commonly uses the term Traffic Accommodation Plan, while Saskatoon uses Temporary Traffic Control Plan. In Saskatoon, contractors develop and submit TTCPs for local-class roads and below, while the City coordinates or provides TTCPs for collector-class roads and above through its Traffic Detour Request process. Always follow the manual and submission process for the applicable municipality and road classification.
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4. Which traffic plan terminology is used in Saskatchewan?
Traffic accommodation is the primary terminology used in Saskatchewan’s provincial highway and Regina work-zone planning context. Saskatoon uses the term Temporary Traffic Control Plan for site-specific work-zone plans. The correct term and process therefore depend on the road authority and project location.