A semi truck carrying an excavator struck an overpass on Highway 1 east of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan on Monday. RCMP were called to the scene around 3 p.m. After the southbound Highway 39 vehicle impacted the structure.
Recent Overpass Collisions
No injuries were reported, and traffic was moving around the crash site by 4 p.m. David Horth, Director of Communications for Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Highways, stated that crews are assessing potential damage to the overpass.
This incident follows similar collisions in Saskatoon within the past week. On March 5, an overpass at Highways 11 and 16 was hit, impacting traffic. Another overpass on 108th Street was struck on March 11.
Charges have been laid against the operator of the semi involved in the March 5 crash, with Saskatchewan Highway Patrol citing six offences, including damage to public improvement and exceeding maximum height restrictions. Saskatoon police as well laid charges in connection with the March 11 incident.
Moose Jaw Overpass History
The Highway 2 overpass over Highway 1 in Moose Jaw has a history of being struck by oversized loads. Prior to the current construction project, the overpass was hit at least nine times between 2020 and 2022.
The current project aims to raise the clearance height to 5.3 metres, the ministry’s standard for new construction. The northbound bridge reopened in October, and work on the southbound bridge is expected to resume in April, with the project slated for completion by the finish of 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in Moose Jaw on Monday?
A semi truck carrying an excavator hit an overpass on Highway 1 east of Moose Jaw. No injuries were reported.
What is being done to address overpass collisions in Moose Jaw?
A $33.7-million project was started in 2025 to replace aging bridges and raise the clearance height of the Highway 2 overpass over Highway 1.
Were charges laid in connection with these incidents?
Charges were laid against the operator of the semi involved in the March 5 crash in Saskatoon, and Saskatoon police laid charges in the March 11 incident.
As infrastructure projects continue and investigations unfold, will these measures be enough to prevent future collisions and ensure the safety of Saskatchewan’s roadways?
