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Daily Road Report - July 30, 2025

July 29, 2025 - 3:00pm

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July 29, 2025 - 3:00 pm

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 33RD ST E
(Saskatoon Ex Parade)
Start: July 30, 5:30 a.m. End: July 30, 2:00 p.m.

STENSRUD RD ROAD CLOSED FROM ADDISON RD TO PATON CRES
(Roadway patching)
Start: July 30, 7:00 a.m. End: July 30, 7:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM 9TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Link station construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in SB lanes
Start: July 30, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM JASPER AVE S TO PORTAGE AVE
(Sewer main installation)
Start: July 30, 7:00 a.m. End: September 9, 5:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E NB LANES CLOSED FROM OXFORD ST TO WINDSOR ST
(Storm outfall maintenance)
Start: July 30, 8:00 a.m. End: August 1, 5:00 p.m.

RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCKINNON AVE S TO MUNROE AVE S
(Roadway patching)
Start: July 30, 9:00 a.m. End: July 30, 3:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM EAST DRIVE TO TAYLOR ST E
(Sanitary lining)
Start: July 30, 9:00 a.m. End: July 30, 3:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 108TH ST W
(Overpass inspection)
Start: July 30, 10:00 a.m. End: July 30, 11:00 a.m.

4TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Saskatoon Ex Parade)
Start: July 30, 10:00 a.m. End: July 30, 12:00 p.m.

24TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO 4TH AVE N
(Saskatoon Ex Parade)
Start: July 30, 10:00 a.m. End: July 30, 12:00 p.m.

20TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO 4TH AVE N
(Saskatoon Ex Parade)
Start: July 30, 10:00 a.m. End: July 30, 12:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Saskatoon Ex Parade)
Start: July 30, 10:00 a.m. End: July 30, 12:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK

CIRCLE DR E EB & WB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO PRESTON AVE N
(Deck washing)
Start: July 30, 8:00 p.m. End: July 31, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge washing)
Start: July 29, 8:00 p.m. End: July 30, 6:00 a.m.

ATTRIDGE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM CENTRAL AVE TO FORESTRY FARM PARK DR
(Paving)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes
Start: July 28, 7:00 p.m. End: July 30, 6:00 a.m.

AIRPORT DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM CLAYPOOL DR TO CIRCLE DR W
(Road resurfacing)
Start: July 29, 7:00 p.m. End: July 30, 6:00 a.m.

CENTRAL AVE VARIOUS SINGLE LANE CLOSURES AT 103RD ST E
(Environmental monitoring)
Start: July 29, 9:00 a.m. End: July 30, 1:00 p.m.

33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO QUEBEC AVE
(Water main maintenance)
Start: June 19, 7:00 a.m. End: July 31, 5:00 p.m.

3RD AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: July 7, 7:00 a.m. End: August 1, 5:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 5TH AVE N
(Link station construction)
Start: July 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 2, 5:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD NB LANES CLOSED FROM EMPRESS ST TO 5TH AVE N
(Link station construction)
Start: July 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 2, 6:00 p.m.

LOWE RD NB LANES CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO LUDLOW ST
(Link station construction)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: August 4, 5:00 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT LOWE RD
(Link station construction)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: August 4, 5:00 p.m.

NELSON RD WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO LOWE RD
(Road resurfacing)
Start: July 23, 7:00 a.m. End: August 6, 5:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM 11TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: July 14, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.

BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Construction)
Start: June 2, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 9TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Link station construction)
Start: July 14, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S SB LANES CLOSED AT TAYLOR ST E
(Construction)
Start: July 28, 7:00 a.m. End: August 10, 5:00 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM LOWE RD TO NELSON RD
(Link station construction)
Start: July 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 11, 5:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD ST E TO 5TH ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: July 22, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE ROAD CLOSED AT 14TH ST
(Sewer work and resurfacing)
Start: June 18, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Flood control strategy)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 5:00 p.m.

7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM OSBORNE ST TO 33RD ST E
(Water main project)
Start: July 2, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 7:00 a.m.

RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM WIGGINS AVE S TO CUMBERLAND AVE S
(Water main lining)
Start: July 29, 7:00 a.m. End: September 8, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(New road construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 5:00 p.m

BROADWAY AVE BROADWAY BRIDGE CLOSED FROM 12TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Start: May 11, 7:00 p.m. End: October (Date TBA)

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.

Celebrate 10 Years of Fun at Nutrien Playland’s Birthday Bash – Tuesday, August 5, 2025

July 29, 2025 - 12:58pm

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July 29, 2025 - 12:58 pm

Come celebrate a decade of fun and memories at Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Event Highlights:

10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Enjoy throwback pricing from 2015. $2 per ticket and $20 per PlayPack.
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Birthday-themed activities and entertainment.

Nutrien Playland opened on August 5, 2015, with three main attractions in the rides garden:

Ferris Wheel: Soar 19 metres high for a stunning view of Saskatoon’s cityscape.
Carousel: Ride beautifully restored vintage animals on the antique carousel.
Canpotex Train: Hop aboard a one-third scale replica of a Canadian Pacific train that winds along a 626 m loop.

Plus, enjoy the free children’s play area that includes water spray features, sand play and climbing structures.

This delightful attraction in the heart of Saskatoon is possible thanks to the generous support from Nutrien, Canpotex and Canadian Pacific.

The 10-year Birthday Bash is proudly presented by our sponsor, Nutrien with support from Canpotex.

For more information visit, saskatoon.ca/nutrienplayland.

City makes progress on key infrastructure improvements

July 29, 2025 - 10:00am

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July 29, 2025 - 10:00 am

The City of Saskatoon is making strong progress on several important construction projects this summer, including rehabilitation work on the historic Broadway Bridge—one of the season’s most visible projects.

“The Broadway Bridge is a vital piece of our transportation network, and the rehabilitation work underway will keep it safe and functional well into the future,” says Terry Schmidt, General Manager of Transportation and Construction.

The project includes:

New asphalt, waterproofing, traffic barriers and improvements to arches and railings;

Removal of old and abandoned utilities underneath the structure;

Expansion joint replacement; and,

Newly-poured concrete barriers to separate multi-use pathways from driving lanes.

Nearby, related work is also underway on:

Water main replacement under 19th Street;

A safer intersection at 4th Avenue South and 19th Street East to improve bus, vehicular and pedestrian movement for the future Link route; and,

Sidewalk, curb and median improvements at the intersection.

The entire project remains on budget and on track for completion in October.

Roadways & Resurfacing Projects

22nd Street from Hart Road to Neault Road – resurfacing complete;

Cumberland Avenue South – between 5th Street and Adelaide Street –resurfacing complete;

Marquis Drive and Marquis Drive offramp to Idylwyld Drive – Resurfacing Complete;

71st Street, and Idylwyld Drive southbound – Completion expected this week;

Attridge Drive – resurfacing between late July and early August;

Warman Road from 33rd Street to Circle Drive – resurfacing of northbound lanes planned for September;

8th Street East adjacent to Brighton – new road construction continues; and,

Warman Road – pedestrian railway crossing at Assiniboine Drive and Link platform construction – ongoing.

These resurfacing efforts are critical to preserving road life, improving ride quality and reducing future maintenance costs.

Water and Sewer Upgrades

The City is investing heavily in underground infrastructure to improve reliability and support future development:

Downtown water and sewer rehabilitation – work on 23rd Street East between 3rd and 4th Avenue - water and sewer work complete; roadway work underway;

Ruth Street, 4th Avenue North and 7th Avenue North – water main lining and access pit work ongoing; and,

Cumberland Storm Pond & USask Dry Pond – storm pipe installation and excavation progressing well on both projects.

Lead Line Replacement

Since 2016, the City has replaced 3,724 lead service lines, which connect homes to the water main in the street. Only 1,187 remain in Saskatoon, and full replacement remains on track for 2028. Neighbourhoods seeing replacements in 2025 are Nutana, Buena Vista, Riversdale, King George and Caswell Hill.

Land Development & Growth Projects

Construction is underway or about to begin on projects that support Saskatoon’s growth:

Cartwright Street & Melville Street Sanitary Sewer Trunk – 50 per cent complete. A main artery pipeline for collecting wastewater from smaller sewer lines which supports Willows area development;

Blairmore Primary Water Main – underway. Will serve future neighbourhood development;

Brighton Storm Pond: 75 per cent complete. Collects storm water from the surrounding Brighton neighbourhoods and off 8th Street. Expected completion in mid-August;

Aspen Ridge: Grading, water and sewer infrastructure as well as road work started August 2024 for future residential construction. Expected completion in August 2025; and,

Hampton Village Business Park Storm Pond: 90 per cent complete. Will manage surface drainage runoff in Hampton Village. Started in April, with some grading work continuing into 2026.

Link Platform Construction

So far in 2025:

11 station pads have been completed;

6 are currently under construction; and,

4 more will start within the next week

It’s anticipated 44 station pads will be completed by the end of this construction season.

“Every project is part of the bigger picture—whether it’s smoother roads, safer water systems or preparing for future neighbourhoods,” says Schmidt. “We appreciate residents’ patience as crews work through the busy construction season.”

Residents are encouraged to use the City’s interactive construction map to stay informed on current projects and traffic impacts.

Saskatoon Transit may be affected by detours caused by construction. 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.

Ruth Street closed between McKinnon and Munroe avenues on Wednesday

July 29, 2025 - 8:00am

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July 29, 2025 - 8:00 am

Ruth Street will be closed between McKinnon and Munroe avenues on Wednesday, July 30, starting at 9:00 a.m. for roadway patching. 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.

Melville Street closed between Jasper and Portage avenues starting Wednesday

July 29, 2025 - 7:00am

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July 29, 2025 - 7:00 am

Melville Street will be closed between Jasper and Portage avenues starting Wednesday, July 30, at 7:00 a.m. for a sewer main installation. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take six 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.

Road restrictions for Saskatoon Ex Parade on Wednesday

July 29, 2025 - 6:00am

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July 29, 2025 - 6:00 am

Various downtown roads will have closures and lane restrictions on Wednesday, July 30, from 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for the annual Saskatoon Ex Parade. Detour signs will be in place to guide motorists around the event area. Drivers are reminded to drive carefully and watch for participants. The City thanks everyone for their patience.

The following road will be closed between 5:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. for parade staging.

Spadina Crescent between 24th and 33rd streets

The following roads will be closed between 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. for the Saskatoon Ex Parade.

24th Street between Spadina Crescent and 4th Avenue
4th Avenue between 24th and 20th streets
20th Street between 4th Avenue and Spadina Crescent
Spadina Crescent between 20th and 24th streets

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

Daily Road Report - July 29, 2025

July 28, 2025 - 3:00pm

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July 28, 2025 - 3:00 pm

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

STENSRUD RD ROAD CLOSED FROM WILKINS CRES TO TRIMBLE CRES
(Roadway patching)
Start: July 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 29, 7:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD NB LANES CLOSED FROM EMPRESS ST TO 5TH AVE N
(Link station construction)
Start: July 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 2, 6:00 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM LOWE RD TO NELSON RD
(Link station construction)
Start: July 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 11, 5:00 p.m.

RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM WIGGINS AVE S TO CUMBERLAND AVE S
(Water main lining)
Start: July 29, 7:00 a.m. End: September 8, 5:00 p.m.

4TH AVE N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: July 29, 8:00 a.m. End: July 29, 3:00 p.m.

DIEFENBAKER DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM CENTENNIAL DR TO SMALLWOOD CRES
(Valve replacement)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in SB lanes
Start: July 29, 8:00 a.m. End: July 29, 5:00 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT REVER RD
(Signal installations)
Start: July 29, 8:00 a.m. End: July 29, 5:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S NB & SB TRAFFIC SQUEEZED OVER FROM JARVIS DR TO ARLINGTON AVE
(Sanitary lining)
Start: July 29, 9:00 a.m. End: July 29, 3:00 p.m.

MCKERCHER DR VARIOUS SINGLE LANE CLOSURES FROM 8TH ST E TO EDINBURGH PL
(Environmental monitoring)
Start: July 29, 9:00 a.m. End: July 29, 3:00 p.m.

MARQUIS DR W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM BILL HUNTER AVE TO HIGHWAY 16
(Construction)
Start: July 29, 9:00 a.m. End: July 29, 5:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE VARIOUS SINGLE LANE CLOSURES AT 103RD ST E
(Environmental monitoring)
Start: July 29, 9:00 a.m. End: July 30, 1:00 p.m.

4TH AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Underground maintenance)
Start: July 29, 10:00 a.m. End: July 29, 1:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK

AIRPORT DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM CLAYPOOL DR TO CIRCLE DR W
(Road resurfacing)
Start: July 29, 7:00 p.m. End: July 30, 6:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge washing)
Start: July 29, 8:00 p.m. End: July 30, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

AIRPORT DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM CARDINAL CRES TO CIRCLE DR W
(Road resurfacing)
Start: July 28, 7:00 p.m. End: July 29, 6:00 a.m.