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2nd Avenue closed between 19th Street and Saunders Place on Wednesday
September 5, 2023 - 12:00pm
2nd Avenue South will be closed between 19th Street and Saunders Place on Wednesday, September 6, at 7:00 a.m. for a crane lift. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take one day to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
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, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Evergreen Boulevard closed from Lowe to Zary roads on Wednesday
September 5, 2023 - 6:00am
Evergreen Boulevard will be closed from Lowe to Zary roads on Wednesday, September 6, starting at 8:00 a.m. for roadway patching. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take six hours to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
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, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Saskatoon Transit prepared for full buses as students head back to class
September 1, 2023 - 5:15pm
- Adjust your departure time. Busier routes will have some increased frequency at peak times. If your regular bus is nearly full when you ride in August, consider taking the earlier or later bus to avoid a full bus. The bus that drops students off just prior to the start of class tends to be busier than the earlier or next bus.
- Use tracking and watch for service alerts. Saskatoon Transit has real-time tracking through third party apps like Transit and Google Maps on desktop. Real-time transit tracking shows you where your bus is and when the next bus arrives, which limits wait times at bus stops. Pin your preferred routes for service alert push notifications.
- Be prepared to board. Have your fare ready, app open and be ready to quickly find a seat.
- Remove backpacks. Make space for people.
Saskatoon Transit anticipates buses filling up on busy routes during peak commute times beginning Tuesday, September 5 as students head back to school and summer vacations wrap up. Saskatoon Transit is prepared to provide a reliable service heading into the busiest season of the year, having made many improvements to its maintenance and operations over the past year.
When possible, larger capacity articulating buses will be used on the routes with high schools and post-secondary institutions, and three additional buses will be standing by to be deployed as needed. At this time last year, ridership numbers compared to pre-pandemic rates and some routes experienced full buses.
Tips for public transit riders
When a bus is full, the head sign will read “Full Bus” and the operator will drive past bus stops - even when riders are waiting - until there is space for more people. During peak times, more than 80 buses are running to get people to their destinations. Real time tracking and ongoing communication with the bus helps Saskatoon Transit staff determine where more service is needed.
Student discounts
You can now purchase discounted high school and post-secondary passes on your mobile device with TGo and Transit apps. Post-secondary students must show their proof of enrollment at the Customer Service Centre downtown for the discount to be available in the app. Students attending the University of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Saskatchewan receive a U-PASS included with tuition. Learn more about mobile tickets for students at saskatoontransit/student.
Daily Road Report - September 5, 2023
September 1, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
2ND AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Road resurfacing)
Start: September 5, 7:00 a.m. End: September 8, 9:30 p.m.
CONFEDERATION DR ROTATING LANE CLOSURES FROM GALT CRT TO 33RD ST W
(Groundwater monitoring)
Start: September 5, 8:00 a.m. End: September 5, 11:00 a.m.
BROADWAY AVE INTERSECTION CLOSED AT HILLIARD ST E
(Catch basin lead repairs)
Start: September 5, 8:00 a.m. End: September 5, 4:00 p.m.
DUNDONALD AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM MOUNTBATTEN ST TO DIEPPE ST
(Catch basin & manhole installations)
Start: September 5, 8:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S SB CURB & NEXT LANES CLOSED FROM SASKATCHEWAN CRES W TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES W
(Minor bridge repairs)
Start: September 5, 7:00 p.m. End: September 6, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
SPADINA CRES E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes.
Start: June 25, 5:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Long Weekend Road Report - September 2-4, 2023
September 1, 2023 - 2:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CIRCLE DR S NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR S TO CLANCY DR
(Road resurfacing)
No Access to Clancy Dr from Circle Dr NB
Start: September 2, 7:00 a.m. End: September 2, 7:00 p.m.
MILLAR AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM 56TH ST E TO 52ND ST E
(Water valve repairs)
Start: September 3, 8:00 a.m. End: September 3, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR S NB CURB & CENTER LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR S TO FLETCHER RD
(Road resurfacing)
No Access to Valley Rd from Circle Dr NB
Start: September 3, 7:00 a.m. End: September 3, 7:00 p.m.
ONGOING
BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 12TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Nutrien Fireworks Festival)
Roadway will reopen nightly after the fireworks
Start: September 1, 6:00 p.m. End: September 2, 11:30 p.m.
VICTORIA BRIDGE CLOSED FROM 19TH ST E TO 11TH ST E
(Nutrien Fireworks Festival)
Start: September 1, 9:00 a.m. End: September 3, 1:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE S TO 20TH ST E
(Nutrien Fireworks Festival)
Start: August 31, 5:00 p.m. End: September 3, 1:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 3RD AVE S
(Nutrien Fireworks Festival)
Start: September 1, 9:00 a.m. End: September 3, 1:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes.
Start: June 25, 5:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Public and Parent & Tot Skating are available at ACT Arena
September 1, 2023 - 1:00pm
- Adult (19 & over) - $6.35
- Youth (6 to 18) - $4.25
- Preschool (5 and under) - Free
- Family - $12.70
- Parent & Tot – Free
Public Skating will open for the season on Sunday, September 3. It will be available at ACT Arena (107 105 Street) on Sundays from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Tuesdays from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Parent & Tot skating will begin Thursday, September 7 and runs at ACT Arena on Monday and Thursdays from 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Lions, Cosmo and Archibald Arenas will open for Public Skating the week of October 1. Visit saskatoon.ca/leisureonline for drop-in schedules.
2023-2024 admission rates are as follows:
LeisureCards, which provide unlimited access to the six Leisure Centres, Terry Fox Track and four outdoor pools are also accepted as a payment option at the indoor rinks. Cash and Leisure gift cards are also accepted at the rinks.
Children, 6 years of age and younger, must be accompanied by a responsible person 16 years of age or older. A maximum of two preschoolers per adult is allowed.
Visit saskatoon.ca/indoorrinks for more information, including ice rental opportunities.
2nd Avenue closed between 22nd and 21st streets starting Tuesday
September 1, 2023 - 11:00am
2nd Avenue South will be closed between 22nd and 21st streets starting Tuesday September 5, at 7:00 a.m. for road resurfacing. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take four days to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
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, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Dundonald Avenue closed between Caen and Mountbatten streets starting Tuesday
September 1, 2023 - 10:00am
Dundonald Avenue will be closed between Caen and Mountbatten streets starting Tuesday, September 5, at 8:00 a.m. for road resurfacing. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take two weeks to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
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, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Pruning ban for elm trees ends today
September 1, 2023 - 9:00am
The province-wide pruning ban for elm trees ends today, Friday, September 1. The pruning ban is in place each year from April 1 to August 31 to ensure that elm bark beetles, which transmit Dutch elm disease (DED), are not attracted to freshly pruned trees when the beetles are most active.
Provincial regulations also prohibit the storing, transport and use of elm wood for any purpose. This includes firewood, wood chips, wood slabs and branches. The only permitted movement of elm wood is to the City’s designated disposal site at the City Landfill.
Elm trees make up about 25% of Saskatoon's urban forest. This summer, the City confirmed multiple cases of DED in Sutherland, Forest Grove and Pleasant Hill areas. As part of the City's DED Response Plan, the infected trees were immediately removed and disposed of at the City Landfill. The City will continue surveillance and testing of public and private elm trees in the surrounding areas with an intensive search for elm material and other sources of infection.
The most effective management strategy for DED is to not transport or store elm wood. Infected firewood is the most likely way that DED would spread in Saskatoon. In addition, keeping elm trees healthy by regularly watering and properly removing and disposing of dead and dying branches will deter the elm bark beetle from finding suitable habitat.
How to identify and report unhealthy elm trees
American elm trees with DED may start showing symptoms as early as June. Typically, the leaves will start to wilt and turn yellow out of season from June to mid-August, then curl and turn brown. Anyone suspecting that an elm tree is unhealthy is encouraged to complete the online form at saskatoon.ca/dutchelmdisease or call Urban Forestry at 306-975-2890.
By following the provincial regulations and maintaining elm trees on your private property, all residents can help prevent the spread of DED in Saskatoon.
For more information on DED, visit saskatoon.ca/dutchelmdisease
Circle Drive northbound exit ramp to Valley Road closed on Sunday
September 1, 2023 - 8:00am
Circle Drive northbound curb and centre lanes from Spadina Crescent West to Fletcher Road will be closed Sunday for road resurfacing starting at 7:00 a.m. The northbound exit ramp from Circle Drive to Valley Road will be closed while this project is underway. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take one day to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
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, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.