Update: Downtown water main project

The Downtown water main project continues to progress on 25th Street E.

The 2nd Avenue N and 25th Street E intersection has fully reopened to traffic, and the 6th Avenue N and 25th Street E intersection is also open for westbound traffic, but with restrictions in place. Restoring access through the area as the project moves into its final phases.

Crews are continuing intersection excavation, restoration work and preparations for roadway resurfacing.

Current and upcoming intersection restrictions:

• 5th Avenue N and 25th Street E intersection will close Friday, October 16, 2026, and is expected to reopen October 30, 2026.
• 1st Avenue N and 25th Street E intersection is closed and is expected to open October 20, 2026.
• 6th Avenue N and 25th Street E intersection has reopened as of October 14, 2026. Eastbound lanes remain closed and will reopen to traffic on October 23, 2026.
• 4th Avenue N and 25th Street E intersection is closed and is expected to open October 23, 2026.
• 3rd Avenue N and 25th Street E intersection is closed and is expected to open October 23, 2026.

See attached map for a visual. Access to businesses, residences and properties is being maintained wherever possible.

As intersections reopen, some lane restrictions may remain while crews complete restoration work. Final roadway resurfacing on 25th Street will take place following completion of the remaining construction work.

The final phase of the project will include a water main replacement on 25th Street between 6th Avenue and Spadina Crescent. This work is anticipated to be completed in 2026; however, it may extend into 2027 depending on construction progress and weather conditions.

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.

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