The intersection of Highway 4 and 9th Avenue West, where the province is looking at installing a traffic signal. (Saskatchewan Highway Hotline/Facebook)

By Kenneth Cheung

TRANSPORTATION

What Sask’s new Meadow Lake highway survey is about

Nov 14, 2025 | 12:29 PM

Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Highways is asking Meadow Lake area residents to weigh in on several proposed design options for Highways 4 and 55 as part of a long-term regional transportation study.

The province has opened a new public survey to gather feedback on potential changes to highways, connecting streets and related infrastructure. The study is being developed with the City of Meadow Lake and the R.M. of Meadow Lake No. 588. The survey will be open until Dec. 1

According to the ministry, the review looks at how the region’s transportation network will need to evolve over the next five, 15 and 25 years. It includes analysis of traffic volumes, collision history and trucking activity, along with earlier consultations with industry and Flying Dust First Nation.

The plan focuses on improving the movement of goods and people, supporting major sectors such as forestry, mining, agriculture and tourism, and strengthening access to services and recreation areas. It also aims to improve safety in and around the city, which functions as a regional hub.

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Two options are being presented for Highway 4 through Meadow Lake. One would add traffic signals at Highway 55, 5th Avenue West and 9th Avenue West, paired with right-in/right-out access at 3rd and 7th Avenues.

The other proposes roundabouts at Highway 55 and 9th Avenue West, modifications to west and east service roads and similar access restrictions at several intersections.

Highway 55

For Highway 55 and First Avenue, the province is considering either keeping the existing number of lanes with new sidewalks and future signalization, or moving to a single lane in each direction with turning bays and a centre median to limit left turns from driveways and businesses.

Regional options north of the city include realigning the intersection at Meadow River Road and revising the Flying Dust First Nation Access Road to improve 90-degree connections.

A first public-engagement phase, held in March and April, gathered feedback on current traffic concerns and network performance.

The ministry says no timeline has been set for detailed design or construction. Once the survey closes, feedback will be compiled as the study is finalized.

Residents can review maps, background information and proposed options, and complete the survey, at Saskatchewan.ca under the Meadow Lake Regional Transportation Study.

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Kenneth.Cheung@pattisonmedia.com