News Releases
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
BOYCHUK DR NB & SB LANES CLOSED FROM MALCOLM PL TO ARNASON CRES
(road resurfacing)
Start: July 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 24, 4:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT THE 8TH ST W NB ACCESS RAMP
(bridge testing)
Start: July 23, 9:00 a.m. End: July 23, 11:00 a.m.
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
25TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO 3RD AVE N
(roadway patching)
Start: July 22, 7:00 a.m. End: July 22, 12:00 p.m.
33RD ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR W
(overpass rehab)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: July 22, 10:00 p.m.
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED AT PRESTON AVE
(guide sign removal)
Start: July 20, 9:00 a.m. End: July 20, 3:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
IDYLWYLD DR S SB CURB LANE SECTIONS CLOSED BETWEEN 8TH ST W AND RUTH ST W
(microsurfacing)
Start: July 20, 7:00 p.m. End: July 21, 7:00 a.m.
ONGOING
Starting today, the intersection at 115th Street and Forest Drive and adjacent roadways will close for 6 weeks to allow for watermain rehabilitation. This is phase one of a three phase project that also includes road rehabilitation work.
Signage has been in place as construction crews laid temporary water lines in advance of the road closure. Project phasing and advance work is being done to limit the impact on road users and residents.
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
IDYLWYLD DR S NB RAMP CURB LANE CLOSED NORTH OF RUTH ST
(Streetlight cable fault repair)
Start: July 19, 9:00 a.m. End: July 19, 3:00 p.m.
20TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES FROM 3RD AVE S TO 4TH AVE S
(pre surfacing)
Start: July 19, 9:00 a.m. End: July 19, 4:00 p.m.
City crews will be microsurfacing the Idylwyld Drive SB exit ramp to Ruth Street tonight. The work will be undertaken at night to limit the impact on road users.
This section of Idylwyld Drive is one of approximately 70 locations where microsurfacing is scheduled to take place in the city in 2018. Other high traffic routes that will receive this treatment include segments of the Sid Buckwold Bridge and 51st Street.
Firefighters will today begin protecting the southeast end of the City from the newly built Fire Station No. 3, at 2613 Clarence Ave South. The station, relocated from the corner of Taylor Street and York Avenue, is now in commission.
“This was a strategic choice to help strengthen neighbourhood amenities while providing improved service to the community at large,” says Fire Chief Morgan Hackl.
“We hope Fire Station No. 3 will become part of the neighbourhood and act as a community partner.”
BOYCHUK DR NB & SB CLOSED FROM AULD CRES TO HUNTINGTON PL
(roadway resufacing)
Start: July 18, 7:00 a.m. End: July 19, 4:00 p.m.
22ND ST EB CURB & SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM AVE F S TO AVE B S
(sidewalk overlay)
Start: July 18, 9:00 a.m. End: July 18, 4:00 p.m.
22ND ST & 5TH AVE INTERSECTION CLOSED
(irrigation work)
Start: July 18, 9:00 a.m. End: July 18, 4:00 p.m.
The intersection of 22nd Street and 5th Avenue will be closed tomorrow (July 18) to allow for the repair of an irrigation system. In order to limit the impact to road users, work is scheduled around peak traffic times. Detours will take effect after 9 a.m. with the intersection reopening at the end of the day, barring any unforeseen circumstances or weather delays. Some sidewalk and parking restrictions will be in place at this location.
The City is looking for your help to name the infant monkey at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo (Zoo)! Proud parents, Diego and Leah, welcomed an infant female Goeldi monkey on May 27, weighing in at approximately 109 grams.
“It is always exciting to welcome a new addition to the Zoo,” said Tim Sinclair-Smith, Zoo Manager. “Both baby and mother are doing well, and now it is time to select a name for the newest member of the troop.”
The Zoo has narrowed the selection down to four potential names, including:
