College Drive and Related Construction Projects
Beginning in early April, construction will take place along College Drive and into downtown. This work is being coordinated with several related projects to help reduce overall impacts, including:
- Link system construction on College Drive between Clarence and Preston Avenue (completed in phases over two years)
- 25th Street water main lining from Idylwyld Drive to Spadina Crescent
University Bridge work, including arch repairs, refinishing the driving surface, and drain inspections and repairs
This phased approach is designed to reduce overall impacts, but people travelling through the College Corridor – including those heading to hospitals, USask, and nearby businesses – should expect delays and detours.
The City is working to keep people moving safely, maintain access for emergency responders at all times, and minimize disruptions wherever possible. When complete, these improvements will support more reliable transit, safer active transportation, and continued vehicle access along College Drive.
See below for more project-specific information and what to expect during construction.
Project overviews and what to expect
Link Station Construction on College Drive
University Bridge/College Drive closure anticipated week of April 6
Work is now planning to start with full closure of the University Bridge and College Drive between Clarence Avenue and Hospital Drive to private vehicles starting the week of April 6.
During the closure:
- Emergency vehicle access to the hospital will be maintained throughout construction
- Saskatoon Transit will be accommodated via the eastbound lanes of University Bridge and College Drive to the intersection of Hospital Drive for approximately 3 weeks, but will be detoured for the remainder of the closure.
- Pedestrian access on the south side of the bridge will remain open.
Please note that the actual date of construction start-up and the bridge closure is subject to weather and confirmation of a mobilization date to site from SaskEnergy.
Link station construction will occur over two seasons and be completed in phases to reduce disruption as much as possible.
Phase I*
- Stage I – Clarence Avenue to University Drive: Full closure of University Bridge and College Drive to all traffic except emergency services. Hospital access will be maintained from the east via westbound College Drive.
- Stage II – Hospital Drive to Cumberland Avenue (north side construction): Single-lane traffic in each direction on College Drive. Wiggins Avenue access onto campus will be closed.
- Stage III – Hospital Drive to Cumberland Avenue (south side construction): Single-lane traffic in each direction on College Drive. Southbound Wiggins Avenue will be closed.
*These stages are expected to take approximately two to three months each to complete. Timing and staging are subject to change as work progresses.
Phase II*
Scheduled for 2027, this phase will include construction along College Drive from Cumberland Avenue to Preston Street. More details will be shared closer to construction start.
*Timing and staging subject to change as work progresses.
Click here for more information about the Link project
Please email link@saskatoon.ca if you have questions about Link Station Construction along College Drive.
25th Street Water Main Lining
Phase I (2026)
Water main rehabilitation along 25th Street from 1st Avenue N to Spadina Crescent E, and water main replacement on 4th Avenue N from 24th Street E to 25th Street E. These sections of roadway will be repaved following construction.
Construction is scheduled to begin the week of May 19 and is expected to take approximately four months to complete.
Phase II (2027)*
Construction along 24th Street E from 3rd Avenue N to Spadina Crescent. Construction timing and duration will be confirmed closer to the start of work in 2027.
*Timing and staging subject to change as work progresses.
Please contact our Customer Care Centre if you have questions about the 25th Street Water Main Lining Project at 306-975-2476.
University Bridge Arch Repair
The primary focus of this project is concrete repairs to Arch D, located over the river near Spadina Crescent. Deteriorated concrete will be removed in defined sequences and replaced.
During this phase, no live traffic can be permitted above the arches. However, two lanes on the opposite side of the bridge will remain open to maintain emergency vehicle access. Additional work will also take place during this closure, including refinishing the concrete driving surface, repairing drains on other arches, and applying an epoxy crack sealer.
Construction is expected to begin April 16 and take approximately three months to complete.
Please contact our Customer Care Centre if you have questions about the University Bridge Arch Repair Project at 306-975-2476.