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SNOW STORAGE SITES CLOSING DUE TO FLOODING AND WET CONDITIONS

For immediate release: March 10, 2015 - 5:27 pm
TU 15-155

The access roads and conditions at the City of Saskatoon snow storage sites are quickly deteriorating due to the warmer temperatures experienced this week. All visitors to these sites are advised to use caution to avoid getting stuck.

To prevent further damage to the condition of roads and prevent vehicles from getting stuck, the following two sites will be closed today at 5:00 p.m. until further notice:

Southeast - 8th Street (east of Boychuck Drive)
Southwest - Valley Road (west of the Saskatoon Landfill access)

The two remaining sites are scheduled to close on Thursday, March 12 at 3:00 p.m.; however, conditions are being closely monitored and they may be required to close sooner.

Northeast - Central Avenue (3.8 km north of Attridge Drive)
Northwest - Wanuskewin Road (1.4 km south of Highway 11)

The City of Saskatoon apologizes for the inconvenience and thanks everyone for their cooperation.  Please call Public Works Customer Service at 306-975-2476Image removed. for more information and check the City’s website for status updates on closed sites.

For more City of Saskatoon Public Service Announcements, News Releases, Traffic Detours and Service Alerts, visit saskatoon.ca or connect with the City on Twitter and Facebook.

 

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