Highway 44 marker

Highway 44

Route information
Maintained by Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure
Length329.0 km[1] (204.4 mi)
Major junctions
West end Hwy 7 near Alsask
Major intersections Hwy 21 at Eatonia
Hwy 30 at Eston
Hwy 4 near Elrose
Hwy 42 near Dinsmore
Hwy 45 at Macrorie
Hwy 219 near Cutbank
Hwy 19 near Loreburn
East end Hwy 11 at Davidson
Location
CountryCanada
ProvinceSaskatchewan
Rural municipalitiesMilton, Chesterfield, Newcombe, Snipe Lake, Monet, Milden, Fertile Valley, Coteau, Loreburn, Willner, Arm River
Highway system
    ← Hwy 43→ Hwy 45

    Highway 44 is a highway in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It runs from Highway 7 near Alsask to Highway 11 near Davidson. Highway 44 is about 329 km (204 mi) long.[1] It crosses the South Saskatchewan River atop the Gardiner Dam. It also provides access to Danielson Provincial Park.

    Contemporary issues

    While the road has been in poor condition for years, in 2020 more appropriate repairs have been made making for safer travel. In 2021 additional investments were made on this road making for significant improvements.

    Major intersections

    From west to east:[2]

    Rural municipalityLocationkm[1]miDestinationsNotes
    Milton No. 292Alsask0.00.0 Hwy 7 – Calgary, Kindersley, SaskatoonAlberta Highway 9 begins 1.2 km (0.75 mi) to the west
    Chesterfield No. 261​13.48.3 To Hwy 570 west – Acadia Valley
    Laporte51.331.9
     Hwy 635 south
    Eatonia31.319.4 Hwy 21 south – LeaderWest end of Hwy 21 concurrency
    Newcombe No. 260Glidden78.648.8 Hwy 21 north – Kindersley

     Hwy 649 south – Lemsford Ferry, Lemsford    		East end of Hwy 21 concurrency
    Snipe Lake No. 259​102.363.6
     Hwy 658 north – Netherhill
    Eston112.469.8 Hwy 30 – Brock
    Monet No. 257Plato133.583.0 Hwy 342 south – Kyle
    Elrose166.4103.4 Hwy 4 south – Swift CurrentWest end of Hwy 4 concurrency
    ​169.6105.4 Hwy 4 north – Rosetown, The BattlefordsEast end of Hwy 4 concurrency
    ​191.1118.7
     Hwy 664 north – Sovereign    		West end of Hwy 664 concurrency
    Milden No. 286Wiseton198.3123.2
     Hwy 664 south    		East end of Hwy 664 concurrency
    ​209.9130.4 Hwy 42 north – MildenWest end of Hwy 42 concurrency
    Dinsmore213.0132.4 Hwy 42 south – Lucky LakeEast end of Hwy 42 concurrency
    Fertile Valley No. 285Macrorie241.3149.9 Hwy 45 north – OutlookWest end of Hwy 45 concurrency
    Coteau No. 255​251.6156.3 Hwy 45 south – BirsayEast end of Hwy 45 concurrency
    Lake Diefenbaker258.1–
    258.3    		160.4–
    160.5    		Gardiner Dam crosses the South Saskatchewan River
    Loreburn No. 254​263.7163.9 Hwy 219 north – SaskatoonWest of Cutbank
    Loreburn283.6176.2 Hwy 19 – Hwy 15, Elbow
    Willner No. 253
    		 No major junctions
    ↑ / ↓​324.2201.4
     Hwy 653 south    		West end of Hwy 653 concurrency
    Arm River No. 252Davidson329.0204.4 Hwy 11 – Saskatoon, Regina

     Hwy 653 north / Hwy 747 east – Imperial    		East end of Hwy 653 concurrency
    1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

    References

    1. 1 2 3 Google (February 9, 2018). "Highway 44 in Saskatchewan" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved February 9, 2018.
    2. ↑ MapArt (2007). Saskatchewan Road Atlas (Map) (2007 ed.). 1:540,000. Oshawa, ON: Peter Heiler Ltd. pp. 30–33. ISBN 1-55368-020-0.


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