Construction around Saskatoon progressing as planned and on time

Construction is moving along on schedule in all areas of the city this summer. In 2020, City Council invested over $61 million to rehabilitate and preserve road, water and sewer infrastructure to improve the safety and lifespan of the assets residents rely on every day.  

Key construction projects this year include:

• The replacement of aging water mains on 8^th Street. Work is on schedule and will wrap up in early fall. The project also includes sidewalk rehabilitation and road resurfacing. Other water main replacement projects are currently underway on Cumberland Avenue, Clarence Avenue, Avenue J North and Avenue C North.
• The second and final phase of the Sid Buckwold Bridge Rehabilitation project has reached the mid-way point and remains on track for completion in October. Once complete, it will have a wider walkway with taller barriers, improved drainage, and the bridge deck and ramps will be completely resurfaced.
• Road resurfacing on sections of College Drive, Taylor Street, and Boychuk Drive is complete. Crews are currently resurfacing on Circle Drive from the College Drive overpass to 14^th Street. This work is being done at night to minimize impacts to motorists.

The City has also invested $53 million toward the development of new infrastructure needed to support developing neighbourhoods. 2020 development projects include:

• The installation of a primary water main under Garvie Road that will service the Evergreen and Aspen Ridge neighbourhoods. This project wrapped up ahead of schedule and also included road resurfacing.
• The Taylor Street extension from Rosewood Gate North to Wess Road is expected to be complete and open to traffic in October.  
• The installation of sewer trunks to service the Brighton neighbourhood. This two year project began in the spring and will be finished in 2021.

“We started this construction season with an edited ‘to-do’ list in order to ensure the safety of workers and residents during the COVID-19 pandemic,” says Matt Jurkiewicz, Director of Construction & Design. “For example, we opted to put non-emergent lead line replacements that require workers to enter homes on hold this year, but the effects of the pandemic have not slowed down or interrupted all other planned work.”

The City continues to evaluate all projects as they proceed while continuing to follow the provincial Public Health Orders and recommendations of the Public Health Agency of Canada.

More information about 2020 construction projects is available at Saskatoon.ca/construction.

We thank you for your pave-tience during construction. We know it can be a real ‘pain in the asphalt.’