PROVINCE BEGINS REHABILITATION WORK ON HWY 16 OVER IDYLWYLD DR OVERPASS

The Government of Saskatchewan will begin rehabilitation work on the Highway 16 over Idylwyld Drive overpass to North Battleford the week of Monday, June 22.

The Province is responsible for the planning and construction of the project which is expected last approximately three months and be complete in the fall. As a major stakeholder and eventual owner of the infrastructure, the City of Saskatoon has worked closely with the Province and will coordinate traffic control for the duration of the project.

The project consists of building two cross-over structures to allow two-way traffic in the eastbound lanes of Highway 16 while repairs are carried out on the westbound overpass. The following road restrictions will be required for the duration of the project, and are expected to take effect from approximately Wednesday June 24, 2015:

• Traffic will be reduced to one lane in both directions on Idylwyld Drive between 51st Street and 60th Street.
• Traffic will be reduced to one lane in both directions on Highway 16 between Idylwyld Drive and Marquis Drive.
• Temporary traffic signals will be installed to control Idylwyld Drive southbound and Highway 16 westbound traffic.

Every effort has been made to minimize disruption, with at least one lane of traffic maintained in all directions, however drivers should expect delays. During construction Warman residents are encouraged to detour via the newly resurfaced Wanuskewin Road, which is expected to be complete by Thursday, June 25, weather permitting.

The City has coordinated its own construction projects around the overpass rehabilitation to ensure the same traffic isn’t impacted by other major construction happening in the city at the same time. The City would like to thank drivers for their patience as this necessary work is carried out.

Keep up to date with road restrictions and know before you go! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information and subscribe to Traffic Detour Service Alerts at saskatoon.ca/service-alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert.

For more information about the project visit saskatoon.ca/betterroads and view the Government of Saskatchewan’s News Release.

Slow down, pay attention and respect work zones. Watch for pedestrians and work crews, and for everyone’s safety, please obey all detours, signs and barriers.