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Traffic restrictions are lifted for the northbound lanes on Highway 11 that pass under the Circle Drive overpass that was damaged on March 5. Debris from a collision with the structure was cleared away and safety concerns were addressed today.

Highway 16 eastbound traffic will remain reduced to a single lane until repairs can be arranged and completed. Drivers are encouraged to keep traffic moving by maintaining the posted speed limit when possible.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation following this major traffic closure Thursday evening and Friday.

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(SL&P work)
Start: March 9, 9:00 a.m. End: June 5, 5:30 p.m.

ONGOING

No projects are ongoing at this time.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

KINGSMERE BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM WHITESHORE CRES TO WOLLASTON CRES
(SaskPower system improvement)
Start: March 7, 8:00 a.m. End: March 8, 6:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM ADELAIDE ST E TO LOUISE ST
(Sewer work)
Start: March 8, 7:00 a.m. End: March 8, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING

No projects are ongoing at this time.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

City of Saskatoon staff and structural engineers attended the site immediately following a collision with the concrete overpass structure at Circle Drive and Highways 11/16 during the evening of March 5 and continue to assess the extent of the damage.

Planning for repairs to the overpass is underway. Due to the complexity and extent of the required work, a repair timeline is not available at this time.

Highway 16 eastbound will remain reduced to a single lane until repairs can be arranged and completed. Work is ongoing to safely remove loose concrete and address immediate safety concerns. Provided the structure is confirmed to be safe, the City anticipates reopening Highway 11 northbound lanes beneath the structure by the end of the day. Drivers are asked to follow all signs and detours in place.

The City will continue to monitor the situation and keep the public informed of any impacts.
 

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Moose Jaw Warriors at SaskTel Centre on Friday, March 6, at 7:00 p.m. is available at the following times:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

Post-event drop-off is at the downtown terminal and regular fares apply ($3.00 per trip). Fare can be purchased on your mobile phone using either the TGo or transit app, transfers and passes are also accepted. Typically, buses arrive onsite 30 minutes prior to the end of the event.

Plan your trip to events at SaskTel Centre on Route 333 using the Transit app up to two weeks in advance. Check out the Transit+ feature to help make connections that combine Transit with OnDemand Transit, riide, and Uber. Download the Transit app from the Apple Store or Google Play.

Transit service times for special events at SaskTel Centre and other popular destinations can always be found at SaskatoonTransit.ca/plan-my-trip/popular-destinations. Experience the convenience of using Saskatoon Transit to attend all your favourite events.

Kingsmere Boulevard will be closed between Wakaw and Wollaston Crescents starting Saturday, March 7, at 8:00 a.m. for a SaskPower system improvement. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the area. This project is expected to take two days to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

City crews are in the process of re-opening one lane of traffic on both Highway 11 northbound and Circle Drive eastbound approaching the cloverleaf at Circle Drive and Highways 11/16, following a collision with the concrete structure. Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area as major traffic delays are expected.

Southbound traffic leaving Saskatoon on Highway 11 and Highway 16 westbound remains free-flowing and will not be impacted.

Semi-trucks on Highway 11 northbound approaching Saskatoon are being detoured around the area at Township 360 by way of Range Road 3050.

The City of Saskatoon will continue to monitor the situation and share more information as it becomes available.

Late afternoon, Thursday, March 5, a semi-truck hauling equipment collided with the Circle Drive/Highway 11 & 16 cloverleaf in the city’s southeast. All northbound and eastbound lanes were closed while emergency services attended to the scene. The extent of the damage or cost of repair is unknown currently. No injuries were reported.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation. Please follow all signs and detours in place.

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

KERR RD EB LANES CLOSED AT ADASKIN COVE 
(Manhole repair)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes.
Start: March 5, 8:00 a.m. End: March 5, 3:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT CHURCHILL DR
(SaskPower work)
Start: March 5, 9:00 a.m. End: March 5, 12:00 p.m.

33RD ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ONTARIO AVE TO QUEBEC AVE
(Pole replacement)
Start: March 5, 9:00 a.m. End: March 5, 3:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MELROSE AVE TO VICTORIA AVE
(Tree maintenance)
Start: March 5, 9:00 a.m. End: March 5, 3:00 p.m.


ONGOING

2ND AVE N SB LANES CLOSED & NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Library construction)
Start: March 2, 8:00 a.m. End: March 6, 5:00 p.m.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Red Deer Rebels at SaskTel Centre on Wednesday, March 4, at 7:00 p.m. is available at the following times:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

Post-event drop-off is at the downtown terminal and regular fares apply ($3.00 per trip). Fare can be purchased on your mobile phone using either the TGo or transit app, transfers and passes are also accepted. Typically, buses arrive onsite 30 minutes prior to the end of the event.

Plan your trip to events at SaskTel Centre on Route 333 using the Transit app up to two weeks in advance. Check out the Transit+ feature to help make connections that combine Transit with OnDemand Transit, riide, and Uber. Download the Transit app from the Apple Store or Google Play.

Transit service times for special events at SaskTel Centre and other popular destinations can always be found at SaskatoonTransit.ca/plan-my-trip/popular-destinations. Experience the convenience of using Saskatoon Transit to attend all your favourite events.

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

RUSSELL RD NB LANES CLOSED FROM LENORE DR TO NORDSTRUM RD
(Pole replacement)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes.
Start: March 4, 9:00 a.m. End: March 4, 3:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO MCPHERSON AVE
(Tree maintenance)
Start: March 4, 9:00 a.m. End: March 4, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

33RD ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE F N TO AVE G N
(Connection replacement)
Start: March 3, 7:00 a.m. End: March 4, 5:00 p.m.

2ND AVE N SB LANES CLOSED & NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Library construction)
Start: March 2, 8:00 a.m. End: March 5, 5:00 p.m.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.