Sask. raising overpass in Moose Jaw that’s infamous for low clearance space collisions

The Highway 2 overpass crossing the Trans-Canada in Moose Jaw is being replaced with higher bridges and interchanges. (DonovanMaess/CTVNews)

The Highway 2 overpass near Moose Jaw crossing the Trans-Canada will soon be nearly a metre higher, with a project now underway to replace the current bridges over Highway 1.

The overpass is infamous for collisions due to the 4.5 metre clearance height, it’s been struck by tall vehicles multiple times over the years.

Now, the $33.7 million project will see two new bridges at a raised height of 5.3 metres along with new interchanges.

“The existing classic cloverleaf shaped on and off-ramps will be replaced with modern diamond-shaped on and off-ramps,” a news release says.

The old bridges are nearly 60 years old, the province said.

Demolition of the old infrastructure is expected to begin the week of April 1, according to the Ministry of Highways.

When construction is underway Highway 2 will have two-way traffic on the southbound bridge while the northbound bridge is replaced. In 2026, Highway 2 will have two-way traffic on the new northbound bridge while the southbound bridge is constructed, the province said.

Underneath the bridges, Highway 1 will be reduced to two-way traffic during construction and traffic from exit ramps will be detoured as needed.

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“The Saskatchewan Trucking Association welcomes the investment in the Highway 2 overpasses at Moose Jaw,” Saskatchewan Trucking Association executive director Susan Ewart said in the release. “This project is a critical improvement that will enhance safety and efficiency for trucking operations on this key transportation corridor, while demonstrating the provincial government’s commitment to modernizing infrastructure.”

The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2026, pending weather.