Saskatchewan Highway 49
Highway 49 and Provincial Trunk Highway 49 (PTH 49) is a highway in the east central portion of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan and a very short highway in province of Manitoba. It runs from Saskatchewan Highway 35 between the communities of Fosston and Hendon to the Saskatchewan – Manitoba border, before ending at Provincial Trunk Highway 83 south of the community of Benito. The combined highway is about in length, is in Saskatchewan and is in Manitoba. Route description. Highway 49 begins at its western terminus with Highway 35 south of Fosston. From Highway 35, it travels  east to the Manitoba border, where it transitions to PTH 49. This is a primary Saskatchewan highway maintained by the provincial government and is paved for its length. Located along this highway are Kelvington, Lintlaw, Preeceville, Sturgis, Norquay, Pelly, and Arran. This highway also runs near Stenen and Hyas. Less than after crossing the provincial boundary, the highway terminates at PTH 83 south of Benito. Highway 49 arrives at Fort Livingstone, the first capital for the entire North-West Territories from 1874-76. For , this highway features several various festivals, and attractions as the road passes through vibrant towns and  villages. Saskatchewan. Major attractions. Highway 49 hosts the following lakes, beaches, historical sites and buildings, and provincial parks. Manitoba. Provincial Trunk Highway 49 (PTH 49) is a very short provincial highway in the Canadian province of Manitoba. It runs from the Saskatchewan boundary to PTH 83 south of Benito. The highway is less than long (the sign welcoming westbound motorists to Saskatchewan can be seen from PTH 83) and connects with the same numbered highway across the border. Along with PTH 27 and 57, PTH 49 is one of the shortest provincial trunk highways in the province. The speed limit  is 90 km/h (55 mph). History. Prior to 1947, PTH 49 was part of "Highway 6" which extended via Benito to Swan River, Dauphin, and Minnedosa. The section from the highway's current eastern terminus to Roblin was opened to traffic in 1948 and designated as "Highway 31" along with the remaining section of highway to Swan River. This route was redesignated as PTH 83 in 1954. The current route between the Saskatchewan border and "Highway 31" was redesignated to PTH 49 in 1947. Major intersections. From west to east: