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Holiday Road Report - December 25-29, 2025
December 24, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
33RD ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 10TH AVE N TO EDWARD AVE
(Curb stop replacement)
Start: December 27, 8:00 a.m. End: December 27, 5:00 p.m.
ONGOING
No projects are ongoing at this time.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
33rd Street closed between 10th and Edward avenues on Saturday
December 24, 2025 - 7:00am
33rd Street will be closed between 10th and Edward avenues on Saturday, December 27, starting at 8:00 a.m. for a curb stop replacement. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the area. This project is expected to take one day 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.
Bus service to Blades vs Pats
December 24, 2025 - 6:00am
- 5:45 p.m.
- 6:25 p.m.
Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Regina Pats at SaskTel Centre on Saturday, December 27, at 7:00 p.m. is available at the following times:
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.
Daily Road Report - December 24, 2025
December 23, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
No new projects are scheduled to start on this date.
ONGOING
No projects are ongoing at this time.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Daily Road Report - December 23, 2025
December 22, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
22ND ST E EB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE S TO 4TH AVE S
(Fiber reroute)
Start: December 23, 10:00 a.m. End: December 23, 3:00 p.m.
2ND AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM SAUNDERS PL TO SPADINA CRES E
(Menorah disassembly)
Start: December 23, 11:00 a.m. End: December 23, 1:00 p.m.
CLAYPOOL DR EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT MCCLOCKLIN RD
(SL&P work)
Start: December 23, 1:00 p.m. End: December 23, 4:00 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.
Recreational pond use – ice thickness testing complete
December 22, 2025 - 2:00pm
The Saskatoon Fire Department has completed ice thickness testing at storm water retention ponds around the City. The ice must reach a minimum thickness of at least eight inches to be considered safe for public recreational use. All recreational ponds have surpassed the minimum required thickness. Signage has been updated accordingly at each pond.
Residents are reminded to check the posted signage each time they consider using the pond. If the sign displays a green “Skating Permitted” icon, the ice has been confirmed safe to use. Community members who use the ponds for recreational purposes assume all risk and maintenance responsibilities for the ice including shoveling, flooding, as well as user safety.
Only select storm water ponds are designated for recreational use. Please visit saskatoon.ca/ponds for a list of ponds permitting winter recreational use.
Saskatoon’s Winter Trails Ready for the Season
December 22, 2025 - 11:00am
Cross Country Ski Trails
Groomed cross country ski trails maintained by the City of Saskatoon are now ready for use at the Upper and Lower Meewasin, Diefenbaker, Victoria and Forest Parks. After completing the main cross country ski trails, the City will begin grooming trails in 14 neighbourhood parks, run in partnership with various Community Associations throughout the city.
Additional ski trails are maintained by Saskatoon Nordic Ski Club, including classic and skate-skiing loops at the Holiday and Wildwood Golf Courses and Kinsmen Park. Visit saskatoonnordicski.ca for more information on these trails.
Visit saskatoon.ca/ski for ski trail locations, etiquette and updates on conditions.
Richard St Barbe Baker Afforestation Area
A new dedicated winter fat bike network is now available on the west side of the Richard St Barbe Baker Afforestation Area. These trails are maintained in a volunteer capacity by the Fatlander Fat Tire Brigade.
Multi-use trails are open year-round for everyone to enjoy. More information and a site map can be found at saskatoon.ca/rsbbaa.
Holiday Pay Parking Reminder
December 22, 2025 - 8:00am
- Customers are encouraged to use the Parkedin app as a no-touch way to pay for parking.
- Customers are responsible for entering the correct licence plate information when paying for parking at a parking station or when using the Parkedin app.
- Parking time limits vary by location. Watch for signs wherever you are parking.
- If you have reached the posted time limit but need more time in the area, move your vehicle around the corner or across the street.
- Balances on a parking purchase can be carried forward to another parking space in a new location.
- Additional parking time can be purchased, but only up to the maximum allowable time posted.
Residents are reminded that payment will not be required on Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25, 2025, and New Year’s Day, Thursday, January 1, 2026.
The City’s pay parking will require payment on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24 and Boxing Day, Friday, December 26, 2025.
Public parking in the Downtown, Broadway, Riversdale, River Landing and Sutherland areas, as well as streets adjacent to St. Paul’s and Saskatoon City Hospitals, are metered from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Saturday. Payment is not required outside these hours, on Sundays or on statutory holidays (New Year’s Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Saskatchewan Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day and Christmas Day).
Public Pay Parking reminders:
For more information on Public Pay Parking, including the parking pay stations and the ParkedIn app, please visit saskatoon.ca/parking.
Holiday Hours and Adjusted Civic Services: Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
December 22, 2025 - 7:00am
- City Facilities: Some of our locations may have reduced hours or be closed on certain days over the holidays
- Parking: Check which days require parking payment, and which do not, plus general enforcement details
- Transit: Some schedules will be adjusted, confirm before you ride
- Waste Collections: Some collection dates will be shifted, verify your pickup schedule
- Leisure Centres: Hours vary by City facility; review details before heading out
Find out what's open, closed or adjusted this holiday season (and where you can drop off your Christmas tree for free after the holidays!):
Daily Road Report - December 22, 2025
December 19, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
MCCORMACK RD INTERSECTION CLOSED AT NEEDHAM CRES
(Sanitary sewer repair)
Start: December 22, 8:00 a.m. End: December 22, 4:00 p.m.
CONFEDERATION DR SB CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO 22ND ST W
(Hydrant replacement)
Start: December 22, 9:00 a.m. End: December 22, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
AVE W N ROAD CLOSED FROM RYLSTON RD TO 29TH ST W
(Service connections)
Start: December 19, 8:00 a.m. End: December 22, 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.