News Releases

NEW

HWY 11/16 WB OVERPASS CLOSED AT CLOVERLEAF INTERSECTION
(Overpass repair)
Two EB lanes and one WB lane of traffic will be maintained on the EB overpass.
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: Tentative - August 31, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W WB CLOSED FROM AVE G S TO AVE H S
(Streetscaping)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the EB lanes.
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: July 31, 5:00 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM CENTRAL AVE TO CIRCLE DR E
(Jersey barrier installation)
Start: July 24, 9:00 a.m. End: July 24, 3:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB CURB (OUTSIDE) & CENTRE LANE CLOSED FROM GARRISON CRES TO LOUISE AVE
(Patch Paving)
Start: July 24, 9:00 a.m. End: July 24, 11:00 a.m.

NIGHT WORK: 22ND ST EB OFF RAMP TO CIRCLE DR SB CLOSED
(Resurfacing)
Use Diefenbaker Dr > Fairlight Dr > Fairmont Dr > Clancy Dr
Start: July 24, 7:00 p.m. End: July 25, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

1ST AVE S NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED BETWEEN 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Sidewalk work)
Start: July 22, 7:00 a.m. End: July 24, 5:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE CLOSED BETWEEN GARVIE RD & AGRA RD
(Force main installation)
Start: July 18, 7:00 a.m. End: August 15, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N/HIGHWAY 16 NB & SB LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR W
(Hwy 16 flyover repair)
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: September 11, 5:00 p.m.

UNIVERSITY BRIDGE CLOSED BETWEEN SPADINA CRES & COLLEGE DR
(Bridge Repairs)
Start: May 3, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 6:00 p.m.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

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.

Know before you go! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information and subscribe to Traffic Detour Service Alerts at saskatoon.ca/service-alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

The Fitness Circuit & Terry Fox Track, located inside of the SaskTel Sports Centre (150 Nelson Road), has now reopened to the public.  The facility features a two-lane 356 metre indoor walking and jogging track and adjacent fitness centre with easy-to-use, circuit-style resistance machines designed to provide an efficient, effective, and safe total body workout in minutes.

The SaskTel Sports Centre was designated as an Emergency Evacuation site to shelter evacuees from northern Saskatchewan who had been displaced by the wildfires.  Now that the evacuees have returned home, the facility has resumed regular operations.

The City of Saskatoon sincerely thanks the public for their understanding and support during this time, and hopes to see you at the Fitness Circuit & Terry Fox Track again soon!

For hours of operation and drop-in admission rates, please visit www.saskatoon.ca/terryfoxtrack.

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

The City of Saskatoon invites the public to George Ward Outdoor Pool (1915 5^th Street East) on Sunday, July 26, 2015, between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to celebrate the facility’s 50th anniversary.  The facility officially opened its doors to the public in July of 1965.

Come and sign a GIANT card, view the display of George Ward’s past, and meet the lifeguards and staff.  There will be lifejacket fittings, games, swimming, and lots of family fun!

George Ward Outdoor Pool 50th Anniversary Celebration - Sunday, July 26, 2015
11 a.m. to 7 p.m.:      Public Swim
2 p.m. to 5 p.m.:        Duck Scavenger Hunt
                                    Chalk Drawings
                                    Giant Slip ‘n’ Slide
                                    Lifejacket Fittings
3 p.m. to 4 p.m.:        Cake
4 p.m. to 5 p.m.:        Swim to Survive Challenge

Regular admission rates to the pool still apply.

For more information on George Ward or any pools, visit saskatoon.ca/outdoorpools.

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

The City of Saskatoon is currently installing a sanitary force main and preparing to construct a new roadway on Central Avenue. To accommodate the current phase of construction, Central Avenue is closed in both directions between Garvie Road and Agra Road. The force main will move sanitary sewage from Attridge Drive to the Aspen Ridge lift station.

As a result of construction, access to the Meewasin Trail at Crocus Prairie Park via Central Avenue is temporarily closed. The City asks drivers not to enter the construction zone to access the park. Citizens can continue to access the park via the trails at Sutherland Beach.

Construction on this section of Central Avenue is expected to be complete by the end of August, weather permitting.

The City thanks everyone for their patience while this necessary work is carried out.

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.

Know before you go! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information and subscribe to Traffic Detour Service Alerts at saskatoon.ca/service-alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE.

NEW

ATTRIDGE DR WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM CENTRAL AVE TO CIRCLE DR E
(Jersey barrier installation)
Start: July 23, 9:00 a.m. End: July 23, 3:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK: CIRCLE DR NB ON RAMP TO 22ND ST W CLOSED
(Resurfacing)
Use Laurier Exit
Start: July 23, 7:00 p.m. End: July 24, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

1ST AVE S NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED BETWEEN 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Sidewalk work)
Start: July 22, 7:00 a.m. End: July 24, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED ON 8TH ST E OVERPASS
(Guardrail repair)
Start: July 21, 9:00 a.m. End: July 23, 5:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE CLOSED BETWEEN GARVIE RD & AGRA RD
(Force main installation)
Start: July 18, 7:00 a.m. End: August 15, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N/HIGHWAY 16 NB & SB LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR W
(Hwy 16 flyover repair)
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: September 11, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W CLOSED FROM AVE G S TO AVE H S INCLUDING AVE H INTERSECTION
(Streetscaping)
Start: July 6, 7:00 a.m. End: July 23, 5:00 p.m.

HWY 11/16 EB OVERPASS CLOSED AT CLOVERLEAF INTERSECTION
(Overpass repair)
Two EB lanes and one WB lane of traffic will be maintained on the WB overpass.
Start: May 18, 7:00 a.m. End: Tentative - August 7, 5:00 p.m.

UNIVERSITY BRIDGE CLOSED BETWEEN SPADINA CRES & COLLEGE DR
(Bridge Repairs)
Start: May 3, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 6:00 p.m.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

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.

Know before you go! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information and subscribe to Traffic Detour Service Alerts at saskatoon.ca/service-alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE.

One case of Dutch Elm Disease (DED) has been confirmed in Saskatoon after an Elm sample sent in to the provincial lab by the City of Saskatoon’s Pest Management staff, came back positive.

In accordance with the City’s DED Response Plan, which requires immediate removal of all positive trees, crews today began removing the infected tree located in the Queen Elizabeth neighbourhood. Also in accordance with the City’s DED Response Plan, inspectors will follow up and search Queen Elizabeth neighbourhood yards in efforts to pinpoint a source.

Saskatoon’s DED Response Plan requires:

-Immediate removal of all positive trees
-Disposal of infected trees at City of Saskatoon landfill
-Sampling of adjacent trees
-Surveillance and testing of private and public trees in the surrounding area with an intensive search for elm material and other sources of infection 
-Place five additional elm bark beetle adult pheromone traps in the area to monitor bark beetle populations

“Dutch Elm Disease is a serious disease of the American elm,” says Darren Crilly, Director of Parks. “The disease was introduced into North America in the 1930s, and has wiped out millions of elms across Canada and the United States. Dutch Elm Disease has been present in Saskatchewan since the 1980s and Saskatoon remained free of it, until now.”

American elm trees with DED may start showing symptoms as early as the month of June. Typically, the leaves will start to wilt and turn yellow, then curl and turn brown. Residents who start to notice any of these symptoms, are encouraged to call City of Saskatoon Pest Management at 306-975-3300.

Residents can help prevent DED by:

-Not pruning elms during provincial pruning ban (April 1 to August 31)
-Not storing or transporting any Elm firewood (Provincial regulations prohibit the storing or transporting of Elm firewood)
-Dispose of all Elm wood at the City Landfill

More information on DED, including pruning deadline information, is available at saskatoon.ca

Technical submissions for the North Commuter Parkway Project (NCPP) and Traffic Bridge have now been received. The deadline for financial submissions is mid-August.

“This is an important milestone and brings us one step closer to replacing and building two much needed river crossings for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists,” says Mike Gutek, Director of Major Projects. “We received a submission from each of the three shortlisted proponents which are now being evaluated.”

The NCPP will see a six-lane bridge link the Marquis Industrial area with the University Heights area, by extending Marquis Drive across the South Saskatchewan River connecting to McOrmond Drive at Fedoruk Drive. 

City Council’s decision to replace the Traffic Bridge was made following extensive public consultation and study in 2010 and 2011. The majority of more than 1,800 residents surveyed favoured replacing the Traffic Bridge with a crossing that accommodates all modes of transportation while retaining the architecture of the previous structure and the riverscape of the past century.

As a result City Council approved the recommendation from Administration that the width of the driving lanes should be 3.7 metres and that two 3 metre-wide multi-use pathways to accommodate pedestrians and cyclists be built - one on each side of the bridge.

“Now that the technical submissions have closed, the project design parameters are locked in and the successful proponent will build to meet those requirements,” says Gutek. “We expect a report will go to Council at the end of August to award the contract to the preferred proponent.”

Once the contract is awarded, there will be an approximate 60 day period to achieve financial close with the preferred proponent. At the end of October, a report will be brought back to City Council outlining the financial details of the proposal at which point the final designs will be released to the public.

For more information about the project visit saskatoon.ca.

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

NEW

CIRCLE DR SB RAMP EXIT TO FAIRMONT DR MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED
(Patch paving)
Start: July 22, 7:00 a.m. End: July 22, 3:00 p.m.

1ST AVE S NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED BETWEEN 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Sidewalk work)
Start: July 22, 7:00 a.m. End: July 24, 5:00 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM CENTRAL AVE TO CIRCLE DR E
(Jersey barrier installation)
Start: July 22, 9:00 a.m. End: July 22, 3:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM ACADIA DR TO CIRCLE DR E
(Curb installation)
Start: July 22, 9:00 a.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK: CIRCLE DR NB ON RAMP TO 22ND ST W CLOSED
(Road resurfacing)
Use Laurier Exit
Start: July 22, 7:00 p.m. End: July 23, 6:00 a.m.

NIGHT WORK: CIRCLE DR SOUTH BRIDGE WB & EB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED
(Bridge washing)
Start: July 22, 9:00 p.m. End: July 23, 5:00 a.m.

ONGOING

IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED ON 8TH ST E OVERPASS
(Guardrail repair)
Start: July 21, 9:00 a.m. End: July 23, 5:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE CLOSED BETWEEN GARVIE RD & AGRA RD
(Force main installation)
Start: July 18, 7:00 a.m. End: August 15, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N/HIGHWAY 16 NB & SB LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR W
(Hwy 16 flyover repair)
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: September 11, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W CLOSED FROM AVE G S TO AVE H S INCLUDING AVE H INTERSECTION
(Streetscaping)
Start: July 6, 7:00 a.m. End: July 23, 5:00 p.m.

HWY 11/16 EB OVERPASS CLOSED AT CLOVERLEAF INTERSECTION
(Overpass repair)
Two EB lanes and one WB lane of traffic will be maintained on the WB overpass.
Start: May 18, 7:00 a.m. End: Tentative - August 7, 5:00 p.m.

UNIVERSITY BRIDGE CLOSED BETWEEN SPADINA CRES & COLLEGE DR
(Bridge Repairs)
Start: May 3, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 6:00 p.m.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

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.

Know before you go! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information and subscribe to Traffic Detour Service Alerts at saskatoon.ca/service-alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE.

NEW

ATTRIDGE DR WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM CENTRAL AVE TO CIRCLE DR E
(Jersey barrier installation)
Start: July 21, 9:00 a.m. End: July 21, 3:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED ON 8TH ST E OVERPASS
(Guardrail repair)
Start: July 21, 9:00 a.m. End: July 23, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST E EB CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR S TO AUDITORIUM AVE
(Water valve repair)
Start: July 21, 9:00 a.m. End: July 21, 8:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK: CIRCLE DR SOUTH BRIDGE WB & EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANES CLOSED
(Bridge washing)
Start: July 21, 9:00 p.m. End: July 22, 5:00 a.m.

NIGHT WORK: CIRCLE DR NB ON RAMP TO 22ND ST W CLOSED
(Road resurfacing)
Use Laurier Exit
Start: July 21, 7:00 p.m. End: July 22, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

DIEFENBAKER DR NB LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED APPROACHING LAURIER DR
(Water & sewer repairs)
Laurier Dr WB left turn bay to Diefenbaker Dr closed
Start: July 20, 9:00 a.m. End: July 21, 6:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE CLOSED BETWEEN GARVIE RD & AGRA RD
(Force main installation)
Start: July 18, 7:00 a.m. End: August 15, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N/HIGHWAY 16 NB & SB LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR W
(Hwy 16 flyover repair)
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: September 11, 5:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK: ATTRIDGE DR EB & WB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED BETWEEN CENTRAL AVE & CIRCLE DR
(Road widening)
Night work only. Restrictions set at 6.30 p.m. and lifted at 6.30 a.m. daily.
Start: July 13, 6:30 p.m. End: July 21, 6:30 a.m.

20TH ST W CLOSED FROM AVE G S TO AVE H S INCLUDING AVE H INTERSECTION
(Streetscaping)
Start: July 6, 7:00 a.m. End: July 21, 5:00 p.m.

HWY 11/16 EB OVERPASS CLOSED AT CLOVERLEAF INTERSECTION
(Overpass repair)
Two EB lanes and one WB lane of traffic will be maintained on the WB overpass.
Start: May 18, 7:00 a.m. End: Tentative - August 7, 5:00 p.m.

UNIVERSITY BRIDGE CLOSED BETWEEN SPADINA CRES & COLLEGE DR
(Bridge Repairs)
Start: May 3, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 6:00 p.m.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

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.

Know before you go! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information and subscribe to Traffic Detour Service Alerts at saskatoon.ca/service-alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

NEW

ATTRIDGE DR WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM CENTRAL AVE TO CIRCLE DR E
(Jersey Barrier Installation)
Start: July 20, 9:00 a.m. End: July 20, 3:00 p.m.

DIEFENBAKER DR NB LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED APPROACHING LAURIER DR
(Water & Sewer Repairs)
Laurier Dr WB left turn bay to Diefenbaker Dr closed
Start: July 20, 9:00 a.m. End: July 21, 6:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR NORTH BRIDGE EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED
(Underground cable repair)
Start: July 20, 11:00 a.m. End: July 20, 3:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK: CIRCLE DR SB OFF-RAMP TO 22ND ST WB & CONFEDERATION DR CLOSED
(Road resurfacing)
Use Laurier Dr exit
Start: July 20, 7:00 p.m. End: July 21, 6:00 a.m.

NIGHT WORK: CIRCLE DR E OVERPASS NB & SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED OVER COLLEGE DR
(deck washing)
Start: July 20, 9:00 p.m. End: July 21, 5:00 a.m.

ONGOING

CENTRAL AVE CLOSED BETWEEN GARVIE RD & AGRA RD
(Force main installation)
Start: July 18, 7:00 a.m. End: August 15, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N/HIGHWAY 16 NB & SB LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR W
(Hwy 16 flyover repair)
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: September 11, 5:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK: ATTRIDGE DR EB & WB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED BETWEEN CENTRAL AVE & CIRCLE DR
(Road widening)
Night work only. Restrictions set at 6.30 p.m. and lifted at 6.30 a.m. daily.
Start: July 13, 6:30 p.m. End: July 21, 6:30 a.m.

20TH ST W CLOSED FROM AVE G S TO AVE H S INCLUDING AVE H INTERSECTION
(Streetscaping)
Start: July 6, 7:00 a.m. End: July 20, 5:00 p.m.

HWY 11/16 EB OVERPASS CLOSED AT CLOVERLEAF INTERSECTION
(Overpass repair)
Two EB lanes and one WB lane of traffic will be maintained on the WB overpass.
Start: May 18, 7:00 a.m. End: Tentative - August 7, 5:00 p.m.

UNIVERSITY BRIDGE CLOSED BETWEEN SPADINA CRES & COLLEGE DR
(Bridge Repairs)
Start: May 3, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 6:00 p.m.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

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.

Know before you go! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information and subscribe to Traffic Detour Service Alerts at saskatoon.ca/service-alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE.