Portage la Prairie RCMP are noticing an increase in speeding in construction zones and reminds the public to slow down.

Police would like to remind motorists that the Assiniboine River bridge just east of Portage will be under construction for several months, and speed limits will continue to be enforced in this area. Speeding fines are doubled when in a construction zone, and as of late, the Portage detachment has issued numerous speeding tickets in excess of $900 each for infractions in the area.

Additionally, in the RCMP's weekly report for the week of Jan. 25-31, 221 incidents were reported, including three assaults with a weapon. However, details surrounding other activity from the week were not released.