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Saskatoon Fire News ReleasesThe intersection at Ruth Street and Cairns Avenue will be closed starting Monday, June 27, at 7:00 a.m. for roadway work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take 22 days to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
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TAYLOR ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM ACADIA DR TO CIRCLE DR E
(Road resurfacing)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the EB lanes
Start: June 27, 7:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT CAIRNS AVE
(Water main replacement)
Start: June 27, 7:00 a.m. End: August 19, 5:00 p.m.
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
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3RD AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 19TH ST E TO SPADINA CRES E
(Crane setup)
Start: June 25, 6:00 a.m. End: June 26, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN & NEXT LANES CLOSED AT QUEBEC AVE
(Lead repairs)
Start: June 25, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 4:30 p.m.
The new dry storm pond in W.W. Ashley District performed exceptionally well when approximately 65 millimetres of rain fell (Aden Bowman Collegiate rain gauge) during the afternoon of Monday, June 20, 2022. The pond, which was completed last fall, was designed to handle a 1-in-10-year rain event but accommodated a storm closer to a 1-in-25-year rain event, preventing water damage to approximately 37 neighbourhood homes that typically experience flooding during intense rainfall.
The intersection at Cumberland Avenue and 3rd Street will be closed on Monday, June 27, at 8:00 a.m. for catch basin repair work. 3rd Street will be closed between Ewart and Jackson avenues during this project. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take one day to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Clarence Avenue will be closed between Osler and Temperance streets on Sunday, June 26, at 9:00 a.m. for roadway patching work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take six hours to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Spadina Crescent will be closed between Queen and 25th streets on Sunday, June 26, at 6:00 a.m. for Spadina Crescent Bridge work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take six hours to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
The intersection at 1st Avenue and King Street will be closed on Sunday, June 26, at 7:00 a.m. for roadway patching work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take eight hours to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Broadway Avenue will be closed between 8th and 12th streets on Saturday, June 25, at 7:00 a.m. for the Broadway Spring Sale. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the special event site. This event is expected to take one day to complete, barring any unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
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RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT CAIRNS AVE
(Water main replacement)
Start: June 24, 7:00 a.m. End: July 16, 5:00 p.m.
MCKERCHER DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM TAIT CRES TO PARKDALE RD
(Hydrant replacement)
Start: June 24, 8:00 a.m. End: June 25, 4:30 p.m.
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Saskatoon Transit was pleased to unveil two pieces of art on the side of transit buses today. This is the third time a student art contest has been run by Saskatoon Transit and this year the contest was open to Grade 3 and Grade 7 students across the city.
Following the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR) on September 30, 2021, the Saskatoon Tribal Council has initiated a campaign called #ActOnReconciliation. It’s intended to harness the momentum of NDTR and Orange Shirt Day (also September 30) and keep Reconciliation top of mind all year long. The campaign calls for action and awareness on the last Friday of each month in 2022.
The intersection at Ruth Street and Cairns Avenue will be closed starting Friday, June 24, at 7:00 a.m. for roadway work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take 22 days to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
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1ST AVE N ROAD CLOSED AT 40TH ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 3:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE S INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BUTE ST
(Construction)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 11, 5:00 p.m.
The intersection at Cumberland Avenue and 5th Street will be closed starting Thursday, June 23, at 8:00 a.m. for catch basin repair work. 5th Street will be closed between Ewart and Jackson avenues during this project. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take two days to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.