City makes progress on key infrastructure improvements

The City of Saskatoon is making strong progress on several important construction projects this summer, including rehabilitation work on the historic Broadway Bridge—one of the season’s most visible projects.

“The Broadway Bridge is a vital piece of our transportation network, and the rehabilitation work underway will keep it safe and functional well into the future,” says Terry Schmidt, General Manager of Transportation and Construction.

The project includes:

• New asphalt, waterproofing, traffic barriers and improvements to arches and railings;

• Removal of old and abandoned utilities underneath the structure;

• Expansion joint replacement; and,

• Newly-poured concrete barriers to separate multi-use pathways from driving lanes.

Nearby, related work is also underway on:

• Water main replacement under 19th Street;

• A safer intersection at 4th Avenue South and 19th Street East to improve bus, vehicular and pedestrian movement for the future Link route; and,

• Sidewalk, curb and median improvements at the intersection.

The entire project remains on budget and on track for completion in October.

Roadways & Resurfacing Projects

• 22nd Street from Hart Road to Neault Road – resurfacing complete;

• Cumberland Avenue South – between 5th Street and Adelaide Street –resurfacing complete;

• Marquis Drive and Marquis Drive offramp to Idylwyld Drive – Resurfacing Complete;

• 71st Street, and Idylwyld Drive southbound – Completion expected this week;

• Attridge Drive – resurfacing between late July and early August;

• Warman Road from 33rd Street to Circle Drive – resurfacing of northbound lanes planned for September;

• 8th Street East adjacent to Brighton – new road construction continues; and,

• Warman Road – pedestrian railway crossing at Assiniboine Drive and Link platform construction – ongoing.

These resurfacing efforts are critical to preserving road life, improving ride quality and reducing future maintenance costs.

Water and Sewer Upgrades

The City is investing heavily in underground infrastructure to improve reliability and support future development:

• Downtown water and sewer rehabilitation – work on 23rd Street East between 3rd and 4th Avenue - water and sewer work complete; roadway work underway;

• Ruth Street, 4th Avenue North and 7th Avenue North – water main lining and access pit work ongoing; and,

• Cumberland Storm Pond & USask Dry Pond – storm pipe installation and excavation progressing well on both projects.

Lead Line Replacement

• Since 2016, the City has replaced 3,724 lead service lines, which connect homes to the water main in the street. Only 1,187 remain in Saskatoon, and full replacement remains on track for 2028. Neighbourhoods seeing replacements in 2025 are Nutana, Buena Vista, Riversdale, King George and Caswell Hill.

Land Development & Growth Projects

Construction is underway or about to begin on projects that support Saskatoon’s growth:

• Cartwright Street & Melville Street Sanitary Sewer Trunk – 50 per cent complete. A main artery pipeline for collecting wastewater from smaller sewer lines which supports Willows area development;

• Blairmore Primary Water Main – underway. Will serve future neighbourhood development;

• Brighton Storm Pond: 75 per cent complete. Collects storm water from the surrounding Brighton neighbourhoods and off 8th Street. Expected completion in mid-August;

• Aspen Ridge: Grading, water and sewer infrastructure as well as road work started August 2024 for future residential construction. Expected completion in August 2025; and,

• Hampton Village Business Park Storm Pond: 90 per cent complete. Will manage surface drainage runoff in Hampton Village. Started in April, with some grading work continuing into 2026.

Link Platform Construction

So far in 2025:

• 11 station pads have been completed;

• 6 are currently under construction; and,

• 4 more will start within the next week

It’s anticipated 44 station pads will be completed by the end of this construction season.

“Every project is part of the bigger picture—whether it’s smoother roads, safer water systems or preparing for future neighbourhoods,” says Schmidt. “We appreciate residents’ patience as crews work through the busy construction season.”

Residents are encouraged to use the City’s interactive construction map to stay informed on current projects and traffic impacts.

Saskatoon Transit may be affected by detours caused by construction. 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.