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Collision closes Circle Drive northbound between Taylor & 8th Street
May 17, 2023 - 7:30am
Circle Drive northbound is currently closed from Taylor Street to 8th Street due to a vehicular accident. Crews will be working to assess the damage to the median pole base and restore normal traffic flow as quickly as possible. An alternative route is Circle Drive west. Message boards are in place.
Please follow all posted signs and adhere to the designated detours in place. Your patience and compliance are greatly appreciated as we work towards resolving this issue.
Saskatoon Transit service may be affected by this traffic delay. To stay up to date with any service alerts and access real-time bus information, we recommend using popular third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Cumberland Avenue closed between Ruth and Adelaide streets starting Thursday
May 17, 2023 - 7:00am
Cumberland Avenue will be closed between Ruth and Adelaide streets starting Thursday, May 18, at 8:00 a.m. for connection repair work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take two 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.
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Days Update
May 16, 2023 - 4:00pm
- Household paint, batteries and electronics can be dropped off at all SARCAN depot locations at no cost.
- Used oil, antifreeze, and containers can be dropped off at a SARRC EcoCentre at the Saskatoon landfill for no tipping fee if the materials are identified when entering the landfill.
- Visit this website for other drop-off events taking place around Saskatoon.
The previously provided and popular Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Drop Off Days will be delayed this year as a vendor has yet to be confirmed.
Once a contract has been awarded to run the program, the HHW collection events will begin. The City has long offered this program and we recognize that residents were eager for its return. We aim to provide an update on HHW programming in late June.
In the interim, other options for disposal of common HHW material include:
A complete list of acceptable items and unacceptable items is available at saskatoon.ca/hazardouswaste.
Daily Road Report - May 17, 2023
May 16, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
8TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO POPLAR CRES
(Minor bridge repair)
Start: May 17, 7:00 a.m. End: May 17, 5:00 p.m.
HIGHWAY 16 NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Guardrail repair)
Start: May 17, 9:00 a.m. End: May 17, 12:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Streetlight pole replacement)
Start: May 17, 9:00 a.m. End: May 17, 2:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 40TH A ST E
(Streetlight pole replacement)
Start: May 17, 9:00 a.m. End: May 17, 2:00 p.m.
LORNE AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MAPLE ST E TO ISABELLA ST W
(Sewer lining)
Start: May 17, 9:00 a.m. End: May 17, 3:00 p.m.
CONFEDERATION DR LANE CLOSURES FROM GALT CRT TO 33RD ST W
(Groundwater monitoring)
Rotating lane closures will be set daily
Start: May 17, 9:00 a.m. End: May 18, 1:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 8TH ST E
(Bridge repairs)
Start: May 17, 9:00 a.m. End: May 19, 3:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT TAYLOR ST E
(Guardrail repair)
Start: May 17, 12:00 p.m. End: May 17, 3:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
IDYLWYLD DR N NB & SB MEDIAN & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Pavement markings)
Start: May 17, 7:00 p.m. End: May 18, 5:00 a.m.
WANUSKEWIN RD SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM WHEELER PL TO 51ST ST E
(Pavement markings)
Start: May 16, 7:00 p.m. End: May 17, 6:00 a.m.
HIGHWAY 16 WB FROM ZIMMERMAN RD TO CIRCLE DR E
(Ministry of Highways Paving)
During work, access to & from Boychuk Dr will be maintained
Start: May 13, 7:00 p.m. End: June 14, 7:00 a.m.
HIGHWAY 16 EB FROM CIRCLE DR E TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Ministry of Highways Paving)
During work, access to & from Boychuk Dr will be maintained
Start: May 15, 7:00 p.m. End: June 14, 7:00 a.m.
ONGOING
4TH AVE S NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Construction)
Start: May 15, 8:00 a.m. End: May 17, 6:00 p.m.
4TH AVE S NB CURB & PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: May 15, 7:00 a.m. End: May 17, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB CURB AND CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE N TO CAMPBELL AVE
(Watermain work)
Start: May 15, 7:00 a.m. End: May 17, 6:00 p.m.
22ND ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE S TO 4TH AVE S
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: May 15, 6:30 a.m. End: May 21, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 14TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Concrete replacement)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the NB lanes
Start: May 8, 7:00 a.m. End: May 22, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD SPEED REDUCED FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Topsoil stripping)
Start: November 19, 9:00 a.m. End: June 2, 4:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB LANES CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WARMAN RD
(Bridge Rehab)
Two-Way traffic will be maintained across the Bridge. Max Load width is 4.5m
Start: February 28, 6:00 a.m. End: June 10, 7:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM TEMPERANCE ST TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Construction)
Start: May 1, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 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.
A burning issue: smoking materials and fire risk
May 16, 2023 - 7:30am
- Safely store smoking materials up high, away from children’s reach.
- When smoking, use a deep, heavy ashtray that does not tip over to hold ashes and butts.
- Dispose of smoking materials in a metal, ceramic or glass container with a lid that has water or sand at the bottom.
- Keep disposed smoking materials a safe distance from anything combustible.
- Never discard smoking materials in vegetation, mulch, peat moss, potted plants, leaves, grasses, or other easily combustible materials.
- Douse smoking materials in water or sand to ensure they are safely out.
- Cigarettes
- Cigars
- Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), otherwise known as vape pens
- Drug paraphernalia
- Lighters and matches
Smoking materials are a leading cause of outdoor fires. As temperatures warm up and residents enjoy more time outdoors, improper or inadequate storage and disposal of smoking materials becomes a greater risk.
Residents are reminded to:
Smoking materials include, but are not limited to:
Smoking material fires are preventable fires. A dropped or improperly disposed cigarette can smoulder for hours before bursting into flames or can ignite sooner in windy conditions. Be a responsible smoker and properly put out smoking materials completely and safely, every time.
For more information, visit saskatoon.ca/smoking.
Daily Road Report - May 16, 2023
May 15, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
TAYLOR ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM MELROSE AVE TO MCPHERSON AVE
(Roadway patching)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the EB lanes
Start: May 16, 7:00 a.m. End: May 16, 3:00 p.m.
8TH ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM SASKATCHEWAN CRES W TO COY AVE
(Bridge maintenance)
Start: May 16, 7:00 a.m. End: May 16, 5:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM CHURCHILL DR TO ASSINIBOINE DR
(Streetlight pole replacement)
Start: May 16, 9:00 a.m. End: May 16, 11:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM EASTHILL TO HIGHWAY 16
(Guardrail repairs)
Start: May 16, 9:00 a.m. End: May 16, 12:00 p.m.
CONFEDERATION DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO 22ND ST W
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: May 16, 9:00 a.m. End: May 16, 3:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM WITNEY AVE S TO WITNEY AVE N
(Manhole repair)
Start: May 16, 9:00 a.m. End: May 16, 3:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT EMPRESS ST
(Streetlight pole replacement)
Start: May 16, 10:30 a.m. End: May 16, 2:30 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E SB ACCELERATION LANE CLOSED AT HIGHWAY 16
(Guardrail repair)
Start: May 16, 12:00 p.m. End: May 16, 3:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
WANUSKEWIN RD SB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED FROM 71ST ST E TO ADILMAN DR
(Pavement markings)
Intersections will remain open
Start: May 15, 7:00 p.m. End: May 16, 5:00 a.m.
WANUSKEWIN RD SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM WHEELER PL TO 51ST ST E
(Pavement markings)
Start: May 16, 7:00 p.m. End: May 17, 6:00 a.m.
HIGHWAY 16 WB LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM ZIMMERMAN RD TO CIRCLE DR E
(Ministry of Highways Paving)
During work, access to & from Boychuk Dr will be maintained
Start: May 13, 7:00 p.m. End: June 14, 7:00 a.m.
HIGHWAY 16 EB LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM CIRCLE DR E TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Ministry of Highways Paving)
During work, access to & from Boychuk Dr will be maintained
Start: May 15, 7:00 p.m. End: June 14, 7:00 a.m.
ONGOING
4TH AVE S NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Construction)
Start: May 15, 8:00 a.m. End: May 17, 6:00 p.m.
4TH AVE S NB CURB & PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: May 15, 7:00 a.m. End: May 17, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB CURB AND CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE N TO CAMPBELL AVE
(Watermain work)
Start: May 15, 7:00 a.m. End: May 17, 6:00 p.m.
22ND ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE S TO 4TH AVE S
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: May 15, 6:30 a.m. End: May 22, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 14TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Concrete replacement)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the NB lanes
Start: May 8, 7:00 a.m. End: May 27, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD SPEED REDUCED FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Topsoil stripping)
Start: November 19, 9:00 a.m. End: June 2, 4:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB LANES CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WARMAN RD
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-Way traffic will be maintained across the Bridge. Max Load width is 4.5m
Start: February 28, 6:00 a.m. End: June 10, 7:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM TEMPERANCE ST TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Construction)
Start: May 1, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 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.
Avenue C closed between 39th and 41st streets on Tuesday
May 15, 2023 - 7:00am
Avenue C will be closed between 39th and 41st streets on Tuesday, May 16, at 7:00 a.m. for railway track replacement work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this project. This work is expected to take 12 hours to complete, barring any unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
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.
Daily Road Report - May 15, 2023
May 12, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
22ND ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE S TO 4TH AVE S
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: May 15, 6:30 a.m. End: May 21, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE S NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: May 15, 7:00 a.m. End: May 17, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB CURB AND CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE N TO CAMPBELL AVE
(Watermain work)
Start: May 15, 7:00 a.m. End: May 17, 6:00 p.m.
4TH AVE S NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Construction)
Start: May 15, 8:00 a.m. End: May 17, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT TAYLOR ST E
(Guardrail repair)
Start: May 15, 9:00 a.m. End: May 15, 11:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM NORTHRIDGE DR TO CYNTHIA ST
(Guardrail repair)
Start: May 15, 11:00 a.m. End: May 15, 2:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM COLLEGE DR TO SPADINA CRES E
(Catch basin repairs)
Ramp to College Dr closed
Start: May 15, 11:00 a.m. End: May 15, 6:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
WANUSKEWIN RD SB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED FROM 71ST ST E TO ADILMAN DR
(Pavement markings)
Intersections will remain open
Start: May 15, 7:00 p.m. End: May 16, 5:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB & NEXT LANE CLOSED FROM ALBERTA AVE TO MILLAR AVE
(Pavement markings)
Start: May 14, 7:00 p.m. End: May 15, 5:00 a.m.
Intersections will remain open
HIGHWAY 16 WB LANES CLOSED FROM ZIMMERMAN RD TO CIRCLE DR E CLOSED
(Ministry of Highways Paving)
Detour will be set nightly; two-way traffic will be maintained in the EB lanes; access to Boychuk Dr will be maintained throughout the project
Start: May 13, 7:00 p.m. End: June 14, 7:00 a.m.
ONGOING
8TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM COY AVE TO LORNE AVE
(Concrete replacement)
Start: May 13, 9:00 a.m. End: May 15, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 14TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Concrete replacement)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: May 8, 7:00 a.m. End: May 27, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD SPEED REDUCED FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Topsoil stripping)
Start: November 19, 9:00 a.m. End: June 2, 4:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB LANES CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WARMAN RD
(Bridge Rehabilitation)
Two-Way traffic will be maintained across the Bridge. Max Load width is 4.5m
Start: February 28, 6:00 a.m. End: June 10, 7:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM TEMPERANCE ST TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Construction)
Start: May 1, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 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.
Weekend Road Report - May 13-14, 2023
May 12, 2023 - 2:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
COLLEGE DR EB CURB CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO BOTTOMLEY AVE N
(Light pole replacement)
Start: May 13, 6:00 a.m. End: May 13, 1:00 p.m.
51ST ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MILLAR AVE TO WARMAN RD
(Railway track repair)
Start: May 13, 7:00 a.m. End: May 14, 7:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E WB CURB AND CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO ARLINGTON AVE
(Sewer lining)
Start: May 13, 7:00 a.m. End: May 13, 7:00 p.m.
33RD ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE P S TO VALENS DR
(Catch basin replacements)
Start: May 13, 9:00 a.m. End: May 13, 5:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
LAURIER DR EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM CONFEDERATION DR TO DIEFENBAKER DR
(Durable line marking installation)
Start: May 12, 7:00 p.m. End: May 13, 5:00 a.m.
CONFEDERATION DR SB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANES CLOSED & NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO LAURIER DR
(Durable line marking installation)
Start: May 12, 7:00 p.m. End: May 13, 5:00 a.m.
HIGHWAY 16 WB LANES CLOSED FROM ZIMMERMAN RD TO CIRCLE DR E CLOSED
(Ministry of Highways Paving)
Detour will be set nightly; two-way traffic will be maintained in the EB lanes; access to Boychuk Dr will be maintained throughout the project
Start: May 13, 7:00 p.m. End: June 14, 7:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB & NEXT LANE CLOSED FROM ALBERTA AVE TO MILLAR AVE
(Pavement markings)
Start: May 14, 7:00 p.m. End: May 15, 5:00 a.m.
ONGOING
22ND ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE S TO 4TH AVE S
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: May 12, 2:00 p.m. End: May 14, 7:00 p.m.
AVE C N NB LANES CLOSED AT 45TH ST W
(Hydro-vaccing)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: May 14, 7:00 a.m. End: May 14, 1:00 p.m.
25TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO 2ND AVE N
(Roadway patching)
Start: May 14, 7:00 a.m. End: May 14, 3:00 p.m.
8TH ST E WB CURB & MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE S TO ALBERT AVE
(Roadway patching)
Start: May 14, 9:00 a.m. End: May 14, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM VALENS DR TO AVE K N
(Catch basin replacement)
Start: May 14, 8:00 a.m. End: May 14, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO 4TH AVE N
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: May 1, 7:00 a.m. End: May 14, 7:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM COY AVE TO LORNE AVE
(Concrete replacement)
Start: May 13, 9:00 a.m. End: May 15, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 14TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Concrete replacement)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the NB lanes
Start: May 8, 7:00 a.m. End: May 27, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD SPEED REDUCED FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Topsoil stripping)
Start: November 19, 9:00 a.m. End: June 2, 4:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB LANES CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WARMAN RD
(Bridge Rehabilitation)
Two-Way traffic will be maintained across the Bridge. Max Load width is 4.5m
Start: February 28, 6:00 a.m. End: June 10, 7:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM TEMPERANCE ST TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Construction)
Start: May 1, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 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.
33rd Street closed between Howell Avenue and Avenue K on Sunday
May 12, 2023 - 9:00am
33rd Street will be closed between Howell Avenue and Avenue K on Sunday, May 14, at 8:00 a.m. for catch basin replacement work. The intersections at 33rd Street and Valens Drive; and 33rd Street and Avenue L will be closed during this project. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this work. This project is expected to take one day to complete, barring any unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
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.