Traffic shift planned on College Drive

The City of Saskatoon would like to advise motorists of upcoming traffic pattern changes on College Drive.

On November 16, starting at 10:00 a.m., College Drive will be temporarily closed between Hospital Drive and Campus Drive while crews shift eastbound and westbound traffic into newly constructed lanes on the north side of the roadway. Work will be done on the traffic signals, pedestrian safety installations and signage. This closure is expected to last around two hours, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

During the temporary closure, general traffic and access to the hospital will be via Clarence Avenue or the University Bridge.

Once traffic is restored after the temporary closure, traffic will be accommodated in the north lanes of College Drive, with one lane of traffic in each direction, for the remainder of the construction season.

Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead, allow extra travel time and watch for signs, crews and equipment in the work zone. Pedestrian crossings will be maintained during the closure.

The City thanks residents for their patience and cooperation during construction.

During the work, Saskatoon Transit Routes 16, 17, and 4/40s will be temporarily adjusted: Route 16 will end at USask; Route 17 will detour via Clarence Avenue, 14th Street and Preston Avenue; and Routes 4/40s will detour via Clarence Avenue, 12th Street, 14th Street and Preston Avenue. Service will resume along College Drive once restrictions are lifted. Riders are encouraged to plan ahead and anticipate delays. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps such as Transit and Google Maps Transit.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.