Southbound lane restrictions on Idylwyld Drive N starting Monday for overpass repairs

Starting at 7 a.m. on Monday, November 2, 2026, lane restrictions will be in place on southbound Idylwyld Drive N to allow for repairs to the 51st Street and Avenue C N overpass following damage caused by an oversized load striking the structure earlier this year.

The work will be completed in the southbound curb and acceleration lanes, with traffic shifted to the median lane.

The southbound exit ramp to 51st Street will remain open throughout the project.

Construction is scheduled between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily, weather permitting and subject to unforeseen circumstances. The project is expected to take approximately six weeks to complete.

Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead, anticipate delays and use caution when travelling through the work zone. The City thanks residents and commuters for their patience during this important repair work.

Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. 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, and to subscribe to the Daily Road Report, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.