TIMELINE UPDATE: PROVINCE BEGINS REHABILITATION WORK ON HWY 16 OVER IDYLWYLD DR OVERPASS

The Government of Saskatchewan will begin site preparation work in the coming weeks ahead of a rehabilitation project on the Highway 16 over Idylwyld Drive overpass to North Battleford.

The preparation work consists of building two cross-over structures that will allow two-way traffic in the eastbound lanes of Highway 16 while repairs are carried out on the westbound overpass. The construction of the cross-overs is expected to begin within the next few weeks. During this work there will be minor traffic restrictions.

The overpass rehabilitation work is then expected to begin in early July, at which point the following restrictions will be in place:

• 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.

The Province is responsible for the planning and construction of the project which is expected last approximately three months. The City of Saskatoon will coordinate traffic control for the duration of the project.

As more information is provided, details of traffic detours can be found on our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Traffic Detour Service Alerts are available at saskatoon.ca/service-alerts and 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.