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Daily Road Report - August 31, 2022
August 30, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 33RD ST E TO EMPRESS ST
(Valve repairs)
Start: August 31, 8:00 a.m. End: September 1, 5:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
CIRCLE DR W ROAD CLOSED AT 33RD ST W
(Bridge washing)
Start: August 31, 7:00 p.m. End: September 1, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
DIEFENBAKER DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM DOUGLAS CRES TO FISHER CRES
(Sidewalk work)
Start: August 26, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB CURB LANE & LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT QUEBEC AVE
(Hydro Vac)
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: September 1, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST E EB LEFT TURN & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Construction)
Start: August 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 2, 5:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Concrete work)
Start: August 29, 7:30 a.m. End: September 4, 5:00 p.m.
AVE H N ALL FROM 31ST ST W TO 31ST ST W
(Water main work)
Start: August 30, 8:00 a.m. End: September 5, 4:30 p.m.
MCORMOND DR ROAD CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(New road construction)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: September 9, 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.
7th Avenue closed between 33rd and Empress streets starting Wednesday
August 30, 2022 - 9:00am
7th Avenue will be closed between 33rd and Empress streets starting Wednesday, August 31, at 8:00 a.m. for valve repair work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this detour. This project is expected to take two days 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.
Circle Drive overpass closed at 33rd Street on Wednesday evening
August 28, 2022 - 6:13am
The Circle Drive overpass at 33rd Street will be closed on Wednesday, August 31 at 7:00 p.m. for bridge and deck washing work. All traffic must use the exit ramps to continue moving northbound and southbound on Circle Drive. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this work. This project is expected to take 11 hours to complete, barring 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.
Adelaide Street closed between St. George and St. Patrick avenues on Wednesday
August 30, 2022 - 8:00am
Adelaide Street will be closed between St. George and St. Patrick avenues on Wednesday, August 31, at 7:00 a.m. for service line replacement work. 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.
Council seeks public input on arena/event centre locations: artistic illustrations revealed
August 29, 2022 - 9:15am
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Site A – Midtown Shopping Centre North Parking Lot
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Site B – North Downtown/City Yards
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A representative sample survey (that includes a telephone and online panel survey) for Saskatoon residents.
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An opt-in online public survey (Saskatoon residents, as well as those from other communities, can self-select to participate);
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An opt-in survey for local businesses and organizations; and
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Intercept surveys to hear from residents across Saskatoon.
With artistic illustrations revealed Monday, the public has its first look at what a future event centre/arena could look like at either of two potential Downtown locations and now City Council wants to hear from residents, businesses and other community partners on the opportunities and challenges of those two potential sites.
“We have a chance to make decisions that will shape the downtown and the city for the next 50 years and beyond,” says Mayor Charlie Clark.
“The illustrations give people an idea of what the District could look like and how exciting and dynamic this will be. A lot of the design detail will still need to be worked out ultimately by architects, partners, and working with the community. These are simply possible concepts.”
Council approved at its August 29 meeting a report outlining a detailed technical study of potential Downtown locations for a new event centre/arena, which will become one of the key anchors of the future Downtown Event & Entertainment District.
Artistic illustrations of the two potential sites presented at the meeting are now available on the City website at saskatoon.ca/eventdistrict.
Five different site options for the Downtown event centre/arena were initially studied to determine if they were a suitable size for a modern event facility, with a capacity comparable to the existing SaskTel Centre. Sites determined to be too small were eliminated from further consideration, while the remaining sites were ranked in accordance with nine evaluation criteria. After thoroughly studying the evaluation criteria, two sites are considered viable options:
Council also approved an engagement plan which will start this week. Public engagement on the two locations was not possible until the Midtown north parking lot was available following lengthy real estate discussions.
“This was probably the most complex land negotiations in the City’s history,” says Dan Willems, Director of Technical Services. “Engaging prior to the conclusion of negotiations would have significantly reduced the opportunity for the City to secure conditional purchase agreements within a competitive market price range.”
From August 30 to October 3 the City will seek public input in several ways:
August 30 to September 5:
September 13 to October 3:
This engagement method reflects the “consult level” of the International Association for Public Participation using a qualitative approach. Results will be shared publicly and presented to City Council in November to be considered as part of the final decision on the location for the future event centre/arena site.
The event centre/arena site and surrounding area, will be developed as a shared public space where everyone feels comfortable and welcome. Coupled with a convention centre, it will act as an anchor for the rest of the District development. The future Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system will connect the District to the entire city, boosting revitalization of the Downtown.
The District will also be a destination and gathering place for all of Saskatchewan and beyond.
"We already know that many more people travel from outside Saskatoon for concerts and events, and we want to continue to offer those events and opportunities for all of us to enjoy well into the future,” says Councillor Troy Davies, co-chair, Downtown Event & Entertainment District Advisory Group. “This will be a game changer for Saskatoon and the province -- we are building this facility for our kids and grandkids.”
By offering residents and visitors a gathering place for entertainment and events, with a variety of restaurants, venues, shopping and nightlife, Saskatoon’s Downtown will become an economic driver for the city and the province.
The creation of a successful District will have significant benefits for Saskatoon — a new Downtown event centre/arena, a new or enhanced convention centre, and the future BRT are the key public infrastructure investments that will drive further investment in the Downtown area, Saskatoon, and Saskatchewan -- helping businesses attract the workforce and talent they demand.
Following further engagement and consultation with elders and community partners, the area would be developed sustainably with Indigenous placemaking a focus.
More information on The Journey to the District is available on saskatoon.ca/eventdistrict.
Daily Road Report - August 30, 2022
August 29, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
1ST AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM KING ST TO PRINCESS ST
(Connection work)
Start: August 30, 7:00 a.m. End: August 30, 4:30 p.m.
1ST AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM KING ST TO QUEEN ST
(Connection work)
Start: August 30, 7:00 a.m. End: August 30, 6:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Manhole inspections)
Start: August 30, 8:00 a.m. End: August 30, 12:00 p.m.
AVE H N ROAD CLOSED AT 31ST ST W
(Water main work)
Start: August 30, 8:00 a.m. End: September 5, 4:30 p.m.
HIGHWAY 16 WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT BOYCHUK DR
(Sign installation)
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: August 30, 11:00 a.m.
TAYLOR ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM ARLINGTON AVE TO CIRCLE DR E
(Sewer inspections)
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: August 30, 2:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E EB LANES CLOSED; WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT WIGGINS AVE S
(Roadways patching)
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: August 30, 3:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB CURB & LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED AT QUEBEC AVE
(Hydro Vac)
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: September 1, 5:00 p.m.
ONGOING
RUTH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE S TO LANSDOWNE AVE
(Sidewalk replacements)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: August 24, 7:00 a.m. End: August 30, 4:30 p.m.
1ST AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM DUKE ST TO KING ST
(Concrete repair)
Start: August 24, 7:30 a.m. End: August 30, 5:00 p.m.
DIEFENBAKER DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM DOUGLAS CRES TO FISHER CRES
(Sidewalk work)
Start: August 26, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST E EB LEFT TURN & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Construction)
Start: August 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 2, 5:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Concrete work)
Start: August 29, 7:30 a.m. End: September 4, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR ROAD CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(New road construction)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: September 9, 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.
Saskatoon residents invited to weigh in on shared electric scooter (e-scooter) program
August 29, 2022 - 8:03am
After considering feedback from meetings with various stakeholder groups, early public feedback, and consultation with other municipalities who have explored or implemented similar programs in their city, a draft shared e-scooter framework is now available for public feedback.
The framework will be instrumental in how the City moves forward as it considers inviting shared e-scooter vendors to operate in Saskatoon for a 2-year pilot project.
City staff are inviting residents to join us for a pop-up engagement at the River Landing Amphitheatre on September 8 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to explain the draft framework, proposed pilot project and what is envisioned for a shared e-scooter program in Saskatoon.
Additionally, the Government of Saskatchewan is considering legislative changes to allow e-scooters to operate on public streets. Some of the changes being considered are a minimum age to ride between 14-16 years old, mandatory helmets for riders, and a maximum speed of between 20 and 32 km/h.
A standing e-scooter is a micro-mobility vehicle powered by a small electric motor. These devices do not have a seat or pedals, and the rider stands on a center floorboard to balance. Many cities in North America have shared e-scooter programs as the popularity of this mode of transportation is growing.
Review the framework and provide your feedback at saskatoon.ca/escooter by September 29, 2022.
P4G Planning District - Virtual engagement on the South East Concept Plan to take place August 29th – September 12th, 2022
August 29, 2022 - 11:45am
- Proposed land use concept and maps for the SECP;
- Proposed land use categories and descriptions for lands in the study area;
- Proposed servicing options being considered for the short term, interim and long term; and,
- An overview of financing and cost recovery approaches.
The Rural Municipality (RM) of Corman Park and the City of Saskatoon (City) are inviting residents to participate in a virtual open house for the South East Concept Plan (SECP). The virtual open house will take place August 29th to September 12th through the website southeastconceptplan.ca.
The SECP will identify land uses, servicing, financing and phasing strategies that will enable development in a key area of the Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth (P4G) Planning District. The SECP study area includes lands that in the RM south of Saskatoon between Highways 11 and 16, as well as land within the Grasswood area west of Highway 11. Both future rural and urban growth areas are proposed for the study area, identifying where additional development is expected in the short term, interim and long term, as the region reaches a projected population of 1 million. The partnering municipalities are working with the consulting firm Urban Systems Ltd. to complete the planning, engagement and engineering work required for the SECP, and anticipate the project will be completed in the fall of 2022.
Urban Systems will host a virtual project update and provide the opportunity to ask questions and offer feedback as the project team finalizes their work. The purpose of this engagement is to provide an opportunity for landowners, rights holders, stakeholders and the public to review the draft SECP and provide their feedback. The following topics will be covered:
This is an important project for rights holders, landowners and stakeholders within the SECP study area. This virtual open house will provide access to project information and provide opportunity to gather feedback. on the project
To participate in the virtual open house please visit southeastconceptplan.ca. The open house will be available at that web address between August 29th and September 12, 2022.
If you are unable to participate in the virtual open house, please visit https://www.rmcormanpark.ca/318/South-East-Concept-Plan for more information on the South East Concept Plan.
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For more information please contact:
Samantha Krahn, Director of Governance and Legislation, RM of Corman Park
306.229.4048
skrahn@rmcormanpark.ca
or
Lynne LaCroix, General Manager, Community Services, City of Saskatoon
Avenue H closed between 30th and 32nd streets starting Tuesday
August 29, 2022 - 11:00am
Avenue H will be closed between 30th and 32nd streets starting Tuesday, August 30, at 8:00 a.m. for roadway work. The intersection at Avenue H and 31st Street will be closed during this project. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this work. This project is expected to take seven 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.
Road closures on 1st Avenue on Tuesday
August 29, 2022 - 10:00am
- 1st Avenue will be closed between King and Princess streets
- 1st Avenue will be closed between King and Queen streets
1st Avenue will have road closures on Tuesday, August 30 starting at 7:00 a.m. for roadway work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around these work zones. Each project is expected to take one day to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Project details:
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.