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Lorne Avenue will be closed between 4th and 6th Streets on Friday
March 12, 2026 - 6:00am
Lorne Avenue will be closed between 4th and 6th Streets on Friday, March 13, starting at 9:00 a.m. for tree trimming. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the area. This project is expected to take six hours 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.
Over-height impact temporarily closes Circle Dr. northbound curb lane at 108th Street overpass
March 11, 2026 - 8:10pm
The northbound curb lane on Circle Drive is closed at the 108th Street overpass after an over-height load hit the structure around 5 p.m Wednesday, March 11.
City of Saskatoon staff and structural engineers went immediately to the scene following the collision. Structural engineers have completed an assessment and confirmed the overpass is safe for use.
Police also attended the scene and questioned the truck driver.
Crews are working to safely remove loose concrete, and the Circle Drive northbound curb lane will remain closed while debris from the impact is cleared.
Drivers are asked to follow all posted signs and detours.
The City will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available.
Daily Road Report, March 12
March 11, 2026 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
SPADINA CRES E NB CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Traffic pole replacement)
Start: March 12, 9:00 a.m. End: March 12, 3:00 p.m.
33RD ST W NB, SB & EB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED. ALL LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED AT CONFEDERATION DR
(W&WO)
Start: March 12, 9:00 a.m. End: March 12, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
COLLEGE DR WB UNIVERSITY BRIDGE
(Pumping unit on bridge)
Lane closure in place due to Bridge fire and pumping unit needed to flush damaged sewer line.
Start: March 9, 7:00 a.m. End: March 13, 5:00 p.m.
EB CURB LANE AND ACCELERATION LANE CLOSED @ CIRCLE DR CLOVERLEAF
(Damaged overpass)
Start: March 6, 7:00 a.m. End: April 30, 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.
5TH AVE N CURB AND PARKING LANE CLOSURE FROM 25TH ST E TO 26TH ST E
(Baydo condo 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.
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.
Daily Road Report, March 11
March 10, 2026 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
KERR RD ROAD CLOSED FROM KENDERDINE RD TO GILLAM CRES
(W&WO)
Start: March 11, 8:00 a.m. End: March 11, 5:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 32ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Flushing & CCTV storm main inspection )
Start: March 11, 9:00 a.m. End: March 11, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
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.
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.
Saskatoon Transit to launch new smart cards March 20
March 10, 2026 - 12:00pm
Starting March 20, Saskatoon Transit will improve customer convenience with the launch of new reloadable smart cards. These cards will integrate with the current Masabi mobile ticketing platform, allowing riders to tap their new card or device on the same validator.
This upgrade creates a unified fare system that aims to reduce boarding confusion, eliminate the need for multiple validators, and improve how customers purchase, manage, and use their fare products.
“This modernization improves convenience for riders today while aligning Saskatoon Transit with an industry-leading fare system,” says Mike Moellenbeck, Director of Saskatoon Transit. “By bringing smart cards and mobile ticketing together on one system, we’re making transit simpler, more flexible, and ready to support future payment options.”
New smart cards will be available for Adult, Senior, and High School riders and can be purchased or reloaded at the Transit Customer Service Centre and participating vendors. Cash will continue to be accepted onboard.
Customers with existing smart cards can swap them at the Transit Customer Service Centre and participating vendors to waive the $5 activation fee. To transfer remaining balances or fare products, visit the Transit Customer Service Centre. Current cards will be phased out by August 31, 2026, and must be scanned on the existing fare box until exchanged.
Learn more about new reloadable smart cards, vendor locations, and pass options by visiting saskatoontransit.ca/fares.
Have questions? Contact Transit Customer Service at 306.975.3100 or transit.services@saskatoon.ca.
Upcoming construction to prompt temporary water pressure drop in some east-side neighbourhoods; Water remains safe to consume and reliable
March 10, 2026 - 10:00am
- Construction will take place daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., with possible weekend work. Noise, dust and vibration are expected in the area of the Acadia Drive and Taylor Street intersection.
- Based on past project modelling and fall 2025 testing, pressure may drop by up to 20 psi (about 40%) in Brevoort Park, College Park, Wildwood, Lakeview, Rosewood, Lakewood Suburban Centre, Lakewood, Briarwood, Greystone Heights, Eastview, and College Park East.
- Will I still have water? Yes. Saskatoon Water customers will continue to have safe, high-quality drinking water.
- Do I need to boil my water? No. Drinking water quality will not be affected. If a boil water advisory is ever required, the City will notify residents.
- What if I lose water? Outages are not expected. If you experience one, call the Customer Care Centre at 306-975-2476.
- How can I help? Residents are asked to limit use of sprinkler systems during this period.
Some east-side residents will experience lower water pressure for up to eight weeks while the City completes a crucial infrastructure upgrade to the Acadia Drive primary water main, beginning March 23, 2026. Water service will stay safe to consume and reliable throughout the work. The water pressure is not expected to drop below 40 pounds per square inch, which is still suitable for everyday use like showering, running appliances and washing dishes.
What to expect:
Frequently asked questions:
This project is needed to deliver long-term water quality and reliability. The City thanks residents for their patience and cooperation during this important work. For more information on the project, please visit saskatoon.ca/AcadiaPWM.
For more information about current construction in Saskatoon, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Fire in University Bridge structure prompts after action review
March 9, 2026 - 6:44pm
The Saskatoon Emergency Management Organization will conduct an after-action review to probe additional and potential solutions to further mitigate trespassing and intrusions under the river crossing bridge structures.
The move comes after the Saskatoon Fire Department responded to a small fire under the University Bridge Sunday afternoon. Upon extinguishing the fire, the scene was transferred to the Fire Investigator for examination to determine the cause, origin and estimate of damage.
Following the investigation, the Fire Investigator was unable to identify a definitive cause or source of the fire. Therefore, the cause of the fire is classified as “undetermined.” There is no damage estimate available at this time.
The investigation, however, revealed there were signs of unauthorized individuals in the secured area near the fire.
The City has previously invested $256,000 on installing steel mesh barriers topped with razor wire on both sides of the University bridge following a more damaging fire underneath the east side of the bridge in January 2025. At the time, city officials carefully considered options that would deter access but ones that would still allow access beneath the bridge for bridge inspections and necessary utility work.
It’s expected the review will take until the end of spring.
Daily Road Report, March 10
March 9, 2026 - 3:00pm
Daily Road Report, March 10
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
JUNOR AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MCCLOCKLIN RD TO 37TH ST W
(Primary water main valve inspection)
Start: March 10, 10:00 a.m. End: March 10, 2:00 p.m.
ONGOING
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.
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.
University Bridge traffic restrictions: fire beneath damages sanitary sewer line
March 9, 2026 - 11:30am
A small human-caused fire under the University Bridge Sunday afternoon melted and damaged a portion of a sanitary sewer line beneath an archway near Spadina Crescent. The bridge was inspected and no structural damage was found.
All four lanes of traffic on the University bridge are open; however, there is a restriction in the westbound curb lane at the top of the University Bridge to make room for a pump connected to a sanitary sewer bypass line on the north walkway which is closed.
Westbound drivers are reminded to use both lanes and “Zipper Merge” or re-route their commute if possible. Traffic restrictions are likely to remain in place for the rest of the week as repairs continue.
The south pedestrian walkway remains open.
The City of Saskatoon has been working closely with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment to comply with regulations, and today crews are on the scene cleaning up frozen wastewater that spilled out of the damaged sanitary sewer line.
Traffic restrictions on the University Bridge will impact transit service for Routes 4, 43, 44, 45, 46 and 16. Riders on these routes during bridge restrictions are encouraged to allow extra time to reach their destinations. Traffic delays from rerouting may affect everyone, so check your route for updates and expect delays. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.
University Bridge reduced to two-way traffic in eastbound lanes due to damage from fire
March 9, 2026 - 6:53am
The westbound lanes of the University Bridge are closed following a small fire under the archway at the Spadina Crescent end. Two-way traffic is operating in the eastbound lanes and drivers are asked to avoid the area if possible or expect major delays. Saskatoon Transit will be impacted, and customers can find service alerts and real-time bus information on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.
City crews worked through the night to repair damage to a sewer line and work is ongoing. More information will be available as the situation progresses.
Please obey detour signs and barricades for everyone's safety.