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As part of the Saskatoon Extreme Heat & Air Quality Emergency Response Plan, all spray pads will open early and remain open until 10:00 p.m. starting today, Wednesday, May 27 until Sunday, May 31. Spray pads open daily at 10:00 a.m.

Please note, spray pads located near school grounds are set to turn off 5 minutes before recess and lunch breaks and will resume 5 minutes after the breaks are over. Shut-off times vary according to individual school schedules. The spray pad at Ernest Lindner Park will be closed for the season due to a park upgrade and Brighton Core Park and Thorton Park will have delayed openings due to repairs.

Visit saskatoon.ca/spraypads for a list of locations. Information about the Saskatoon Extreme Heat & Air Quality Emergency Response Plan can be found at saskatoon.ca/heat.

Cool off at any of the City of Saskatoon’s 22 spray pads opening for the season on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 10 a.m. Spray pads operate daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

On Weekdays in June, spray pads located near school grounds are set to turn off 5 minutes before recess and lunch breaks and will resume 5 minutes after the breaks are over. Shut-off times vary according to individual school schedules. All spray pads are activated by push buttons located near the spray features. 

Please note, the spray pad at Ernest Lindner Park will be closed for the season due to a park upgrade and Brighton Core Park and Thorton Park will have delayed openings due to repairs.

Find a spray pad near you, view school bell schedules and check maintenance-related closures using the Where to Play Google Map posted at saskatoon.ca/spraypads.

Spray Pad Improvement Project

The City continues a project to improve spray pads and help people stay cool during hot weather, while also conserving water. Running from 2025 to 2027, this initiative will make it easier for everyone to access drinking water and find relief during extreme heat. Plus, it will help protect our water systems by reducing water use during the busiest summer months.

The project will include:

• Smarter Spray Pads – Upgrading nozzles and adding remote controls to use water more efficiently.
• More Shade & Water Access – Installing shade structures, water fountains, and misting stations at six spray pad and paddling pool locations to provide extra relief from the heat.

This work is funded by a $700,000 grant from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund and the Government of Canada, as well as a $950,000 Green Loan, to be paid back with water bill savings.

This project builds on successful pilot programs in 2023 and 2024, which helped cut water use by 25-40% without taking away any of the fun. By switching to lower-flow and misting nozzles, we’re making our spray pads more sustainable while keeping them just as enjoyable!

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

MCCLOCKLIN RD ROAD CLOSED FROM RICHARDSON RD TO DENHAM WAY
(Channelization)
Start: May 25, 7:00 a.m. End: May 27, 5:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE N NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 115TH ST W TO ATTRIDGE DR
(Preston Lining)
Start: May 25, 9:00 a.m. End: May 26, 3:00 p.m.

HIGHWAY 16 HIGHWAY 11 TO CIRCLE DR WB LOOP CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Paving)
Hwy 16 WB curb lane closed
Start: May 25, 7:00 p.m. End: May 26, 6:30 a.m.

EVERGREEN BLVD WB CLOSED FROM EVERGREEN SQ TO LOWE RD
(Service connection replacement)
Start: May 26, 7:00 a.m. End: May 26, 7:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E WORK ADJACENT TO ROADWAY AT ATTRIDGE DR
(Water main lining)
Start: May 26, 8:00 a.m. End: May 26, 6:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM KERR RD TO COWLEY RD
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: May 26, 9:00 a.m. End: May 26, 3:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E SB RAMP LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO 108TH ST W
(USask Sanitary Geotechnical Investigation)
Start: May 26, 9:00 a.m. End: May 26, 3:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N SB ROAD CLOSED FROM 27TH ST W TO 31ST ST W
(Sewer work)
2-way will be maintained in the NB lanes. Intersection at 29th St will remain open.
Start: May 26, 9:00 a.m. End: May 28, 5:00 p.m.

21ST ST W EB FROM AVE R S TO AVE P S
(St Paul's Hospital Community Day (Special Event))
Start: May 26, 4:00 p.m. End: May 27, 4:00 p.m.

HIGHWAY 16 EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT HIGHWAY 11
(Paving)
Start: May 26, 7:00 p.m. End: May 27, 6:00 a.m.


ONGOING

TAYLOR ST E EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM ACADIA DR TO KINGSMERE BLVD
(Construction)
Start: May 22, 7:00 a.m. End: May 26, 4:00 p.m.

11TH ST W EB & WB CLOSED FROM AVE J S TO AVE I S
(Water main work)
Start: April 20, 7:00 a.m. End: May 27, 5:00 p.m.

115TH ST E EB CLOSED FROM BERINI DR TO KENDERDINE RD
(Concrete replacement)
2-way traffic in WB lanes
Start: May 19, 8:00 a.m. End: May 29, 4:00 p.m.

71ST ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM BURRON AVE TO ARONEC AVE
(Construction)
Start: May 22, 9:00 a.m. End: May 29, 5:00 p.m.

ACADIA DR NB & SB CLOSED, WB CURB LANE CLOSED. FROM TAYLOR ST E TO AVONDALE RD
(Water main work)
Start: March 23, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 5:00 p.m.

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.

WANUSKEWIN RD NB & SB CLOSED FROM ARTHUR ROSE AVE TO MARQUIS DR E
(BPC Project)
Start: April 27, 7:00 a.m. End: June 14, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB/WB UNIVERSITY BRIDGE
(Construction)
Closure of College Dr includes a full closure of the University Bridge at Spadina Cr E
Start: April 6, 7:00 a.m. End: July 13, 5:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E NB REDUCED LANE WIDTH AT 25TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: April 28, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.

21ST ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE Y S TO AVE V S
(Cahill Park Storm Pond)
Start: May 11, 9:00 a.m. End: August 11, 5:00 p.m.

WANUSKEWIN RD NB CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR W TO 72ND ST E
(Construction)
2-way traffic in NB lanes
Start: May 11, 9:00 a.m. End: October 9, 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.

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

NEW

MCORMOND DR SB CLOSED FROM STENSRUD RD TO ATTRIDGE DR
(Road resurfacing)
Two-way traffic set in NB lanes
Start: May 25, 7:00 a.m. End: May 26, 5:00 p.m.

MCCLOCKLIN RD ROAD CLOSED FROM RICHARDSON RD TO DENHAM WAY
(Channelization)
Start: May 25, 7:00 a.m. End: May 27, 5:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE N EB CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE N TO ATTRIDGE DR
(Link Station Construction)
Start: May 25, 7:00 a.m. End: June 19, 5:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S NB CLOSED FROM ARLINGTON AVE TO EAST DRIVE
(Link Station Construction)
Start: May 25, 7:00 a.m. End: June 19, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR WB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM FIELD HOUSE RD TO BRIAN TOWRISS CRES
(Catch basin repair)
Start: May 25, 9:00 a.m. End: May 25, 12:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE N NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 115TH ST W TO ATTRIDGE DR
(Construction)
Start: May 25, 9:00 a.m. End: May 26, 3:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM BOYCHUK DR TO MCKERCHER DR
(W&WO)
Start: May 25, 11:00 a.m. End: May 25, 3:00 p.m.

3RD AVE S SB CLOSED AT 21ST ST E
(Catch basin repair)
Start: May 25, 12:00 p.m. End: May 25, 3:00 p.m.

HIGHWAY 16 HIGHWAY #11 TO CIRCLE DR WB LOOP CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Roadway paving)
Hwy #16 WB curb lane closed
Start: May 25, 7:00 p.m. End: May 26, 6:30 a.m.

ONGOING

TRAFFIC BRIDGE CLOSED
(Traffic Bridge Cleaning)

Full closure of Traffic Bridge for cleaning
Start: May 24, 6:00 p.m. End: May 25, 4:00 a.m.

TAYLOR ST E EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM ACADIA DR TO KINGSMERE BLVD
(Construction)
Start: May 21, 7:00 a.m. End: May 25, 4:00 p.m.

25TH ST E EB, SB & WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE N TO 1ST AVE N
(SL&P work)
Start: May 11, 9:00 a.m. End: May 25, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR S EB CURB LANE AND RAMP CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Road resurfacing)
Start: May 24, 7:00 p.m. End: May 25, 6:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM ACADIA DR TO KINGSMERE BLVD
(Construction)
Start: May 22, 7:00 a.m. End: May 26, 4:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR REDUCED LANES FROM KERR RD TO ADDISON RD

(road rehabilitation)

Start: May 19, 8:00 a.m. End: May 27, 5:00 p.m.

11TH ST W EB & WB CLOSED FROM AVE J S TO AVE I S
(Construction)
Start: April 20, 7:00 a.m. End: May 27, 5:00 p.m.

71ST ST E CLOSED FROM BURRON AVE TO ARONEC AVE
(Construction)
Start: May 22, 9:00 a.m. End: May 29, 5:00 p.m.

ACADIA DR ROAD CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO AVONDALE RD
(Water main maintenance)
Start: March 23, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 5:00 p.m

COLLEGE DRIVE ROAD CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Link construction)
Start: April 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 2026

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.

COLLEGE DR EB/WB AND UNIVERSITY BRIDGE
(College Dr Link Construction)
Closure of College Dr includes a full closure of the University Bridge at Spadina Cr E
Start: April 6, 7:00 a.m. End: July 13, 5:00 p.m.

WANUSKEWIN RD NB & SB CLOSED FROM ARTHUR ROSE AVE TO MARQUIS DR E
(Construction)
Start: April 27, 7:00 a.m. End: June 14, 5:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E NB REDUCED LANE WIDTH AT 25TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: April 28, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.

21ST ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE Y S TO AVE V S
(Cahill Park storm pond)
Start: May 11, 9:00 a.m. End: August 11, 5:00 p.m.

3RD AVE N NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Building construction)
Start: May 18, 7:00 a.m. End: August 18, 5:00 p.m.

5TH AVE N CURB AND PARKING LANE CLOSURE FROM 25TH ST E TO 26TH ST E
(Building Construction)
Parking Lane on east-side of 5th Ave N is closed while construction takes place
Start: April 6, 7:00 a.m. End: August 28, 5:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 42ND A ST E TO CIRCLE DR E
(Building construction)
Start: May 1, 8:00 a.m. End: October 1, 5:00 p.m.

WANUSKEWIN RD NB CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR W TO 72ND ST E
(Construction)
2-way traffic in NB lanes
Start: May 11, 9:00 a.m. End: October 9, 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.

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

NEW

KERR RD NB CLOSED AT WILLOWGROVE BLVD
(Road resurfacing)
Two-way traffic
Start: May 23, 7:00 a.m. End: May 24, 5:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR NB CLOSED FROM WILLOWGROVE BLVD TO ADDISON RD
(Road paving)
Two-way traffic in SB lanes
Start: May 23, 7:00 a.m. End: May 24, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR S SB CLOSED FROM 21ST ST W TO 20TH ST W
(W&WO)
Start: May 23, 8:00 a.m. End: May 23, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E CIRCLE DR SB TO HWY #16 EB LOOP CLOSED AT HIGHWAY 16
(Road paving)
Circle Dr EB curb lane closed
Start: May 23, 6:30 p.m. End: May 24, 6:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR S WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT IDYLWYLD DR S
(Streetlight replacements)
Circle Dr WB to Idylwyld Dr NB exit closed
Start: May 24, 6:30 a.m. End: May 24, 8:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E EB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM AVE C N TO IDYLWYLD DR N
(Roadway patching)
Start: May 24, 7:00 a.m. End: May 24, 1:00 p.m.

25TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 4TH AVE N
(Catch basin repair)
SB closed
Start: May 24, 7:00 a.m. End: May 24, 3:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB TRAFFIC SQUEEZED OVER FROM CLARENCE AVE S TO LANSDOWNE AVE
(Utility cut patching)
Start: May 24, 7:00 a.m. End: May 24, 3:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E CLOSED FROM VICTORIA AVE TO 20TH ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: May 24, 7:00 a.m. End: May 24, 3:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 9TH ST E TO 8TH ST W
(Streetlight replacements)
Start: May 24, 8:00 a.m. End: May 24, 9:30 a.m.

CIRCLE DR W NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AIRPORT DR
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: May 24, 9:30 a.m. End: May 24, 11:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM 39TH ST E TO CIRCLE DR E
(Catch basin replacement)
Start: May 24, 10:00 a.m. End: May 24, 1:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR W SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE C N TO AIRPORT DR
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: May 24, 11:00 a.m. End: May 24, 12:30 p.m.

CIRCLE DR S EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT IDYLWYLD DR S
(Manhole repair)
Start: May 24, 1:00 p.m. End: May 24, 4:00 p.m.

TRAFFIC BRIDGE CLOSED
(Traffic Bridge Cleaning)

Full closure of Traffic Bridge for cleaning
Start: May 24, 6:00 p.m. End: May 25, 4:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR S EB CURB LANE AND RAMP CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Road resurfacing)
Start: May 24, 7:00 p.m. End: May 25, 6:00 p.m.

ONGOING

AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM 29TH ST W TO 30TH ST W
(Service connection replacement)
Start: May 22, 8:00 a.m. End: May 23, 12:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR S WB CURB LANE AND RAMP CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO CIRCLE DR S
(Road resurfacing)
Start: May 22, 7:00 p.m. End: May 23, 6:00 a.m.

TAYLOR ST E EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM ACADIA DR TO KINGSMERE BLVD
(Construction)
Start: May 20, 7:00 a.m. End: May 23, 4:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM BOYCHUK DR TO CHABEN PL
(Construction)
All intersections will remain open
Start: May 11, 7:00 a.m. End: May 24, 5:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM ACADIA DR TO KINGSMERE BLVD
(Construction)
Start: May 21, 7:00 a.m. End: May 25, 4:00 p.m.

25TH ST E EB, SB & WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE N TO 1ST AVE N
(SL&P work)
Start: May 11, 9:00 a.m. End: May 25, 5:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM ACADIA DR TO KINGSMERE BLVD
(Construction)
Start: May 22, 7:00 a.m. End: May 26, 4:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR REDUCED LANES FROM KERR RD TO ADDISON RD

(road rehabilitation)

Start: May 19, 8:00 a.m. End: May 27, 5:00 p.m.

11TH ST W EB & WB CLOSED FROM AVE J S TO AVE I S
(Construction)
Start: April 20, 7:00 a.m. End: May 27, 5:00 p.m.

71ST ST E CLOSED FROM BURRON AVE TO ARONEC AVE
(Construction)
Start: May 22, 9:00 a.m. End: May 29, 5:00 p.m.

ACADIA DR ROAD CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO AVONDALE RD
(Water main maintenance)
Start: March 23, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 5:00 p.m

COLLEGE DRIVE ROAD CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Link construction)
Start: April 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 2026

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.

COLLEGE DR EB/WB AND UNIVERSITY BRIDGE
(College Dr Link Construction)
Closure of College Dr includes a full closure of the University Bridge at Spadina Cr E
Start: April 6, 7:00 a.m. End: July 13, 5:00 p.m.

WANUSKEWIN RD NB & SB CLOSED FROM ARTHUR ROSE AVE TO MARQUIS DR E
(Construction)
Start: April 27, 7:00 a.m. End: June 14, 5:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E NB REDUCED LANE WIDTH AT 25TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: April 28, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.

21ST ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE Y S TO AVE V S
(Cahill Park storm pond)
Start: May 11, 9:00 a.m. End: August 11, 5:00 p.m.

3RD AVE N NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Building construction)
Start: May 18, 7:00 a.m. End: August 18, 5:00 p.m.

5TH AVE N CURB AND PARKING LANE CLOSURE FROM 25TH ST E TO 26TH ST E
(Building Construction)
Parking Lane on east-side of 5th Ave N is closed while construction takes place
Start: April 6, 7:00 a.m. End: August 28, 5:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 42ND A ST E TO CIRCLE DR E
(Building construction)
Start: May 1, 8:00 a.m. End: October 1, 5:00 p.m.

WANUSKEWIN RD NB CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR W TO 72ND ST E
(Construction)
2-way traffic in NB lanes
Start: May 11, 9:00 a.m. End: October 9, 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.