Construction season underway across Saskatoon

Some of Saskatoon’s most travelled roads are scheduled for major upgrades this summer. These projects are designed to maintain essential infrastructure and support long-term community growth.

Residents can expect traffic restrictions, detours and localized impacts throughout the spring, summer and early fall.

“Across Saskatoon, our crews are doing the often overlooked but important work that keeps clean, reliable water flowing and helps extend the life of our infrastructure,” says Matt Jurkiewicz, Director of Construction and Design. “From renewing aging water mains to preserving busy roadways or preparing land for future development, this work is essential to keeping Saskatoon moving now and into the future.”
 

2026 construction project highlights

(See attached map for numbered locations.)

1. Neighbourhood water main projects 
   Water main replacement work is underway in Riversdale, Blairmore, North Park, Richmond Hill, Caswell Hill, Nutana, Buena Vista and Haultain. These projects renew aging infrastructure and help maintain a dependable water supply.

2. Acadia Reservoir – primary water main 
   Primary water main work at the Acadia Reservoir is nearing completion and is a key step in preparing the water system to meet long-term community needs.

3. Idylwyld Drive – overnight roadway preservation 
   Night work is scheduled between 20th Street and 25th Street, and between 39th Street and 51st Street, to extend pavement life and minimize daytime traffic impacts.

4. 22nd Street – overnight roadway preservation 
   Night work will take place between Idylwyld Drive to Avenue P.

5. Circle Drive – overnight roadway preservation 
   Night work will happen between College Drive and Attridge Drive, and from the Gordie Howe Bridge to Idylwyld Drive.

6. Highway 7 connector improvements 
   Additional roadway work is occurring from 22nd Street to the CPKC rail line.

7. University lands servicing 
   Servicing work is progressing to support a future strategic infill development and make efficient use of existing infrastructure.

8. Biosolids Pipeline Corridor Project 
   Installation of new water and sewer infrastructure is underway in the Marquis Industrial area and Meewasin Valley Trail near the Silverwood Heights neighbourhood. Work along Wanuskewin Road between Arthur Rose Avenue and Highway 11 includes open‑cut excavation and horizontal directional drilling, with phased detours and road closures in effect.

9. College Drive and Downtown infrastructure 
   Projects include: Link system construction on College Drive between Clarence Avenue and Preston Avenue, water main lining on 25th Street between 1st Avenue and Spadina Crescent, and rehabilitation work on the University Bridge.

10. Cahill Park Dry Storm Pond 
    A new dry storm pond is being developed in Cahill Park that will help reduce flooding in nearby areas by collecting and slowly draining storm water during and following heavy rainfalls.

The City recognizes construction can be inconvenient and disruptive to daily routines and travel. Residents and drivers are asked for patience and understanding throughout the construction season. Help keep everyone safe – including the crews working on site – by following posted signage, observing detour information and respecting work zones so everyone can return home safely at the end of their shift or commute.