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Saskatoon Transit’s downtown terminal reopens on 23rd Street after construction
August 1, 2025 - 4:15pm
The Downtown Transit Terminal reopened on Friday, August 1, after four weeks of construction at the terminal entrance point. All terminal and adjacent bus stops have returned to their regular location on 23rd Street and 3rd Avenue.
Some bus routes may follow detours around ongoing construction in the area to access the terminal stops.
We thank neighbours, employees and customers for your patience and cooperation during the construction period.
Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.
Visit saskatoontransit.ca for more information or contact our customer service centre at transit.services@saskatoon.ca or 306-975-3100. Thank you for riding with us.
Daily Road Report - August 5, 2025
August 1, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
24TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 4TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(Construction)
Start: August 5, 7:00 a.m. End: August 5, 5:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM KINGSMERE BLVD TO ACADIA DR
(Construction)
Start: August 5, 7:00 a.m. End: August 6, 5:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO KINGSMERE BLVD
(Construction)
Start: August 5, 7:00 a.m. End: August 6, 5:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB, EB & WB CURB LANES CLOSED AT ASSINIBOINE DR
(Construction)
Start: August 5, 7:00 a.m. End: August 7, 5:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR WB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED AT NELSON RD
(Link station construction)
Start: August 5, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT BERINI DR
(Link station construction)
Start: August 5, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Temporary water line installation)
Start: August 5, 9:00 a.m. End: August 5, 11:00 a.m.
DIEFENBAKER DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM STEEVES AVE TO DEVONSHIRE CRES
(Construction)
Start: August 5, 9:00 a.m. End: August 5, 3:00 p.m.
24TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 4TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(Water main work)
Start: August 5, 11:00 a.m. End: August 5, 1:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 40TH ST E TO 39TH ST E
(Catch basin repairs)
Start: August 5, 11:00 a.m. End: August 5, 2:00 p.m.
5TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Construction)
Start: August 5, 1:00 p.m. End: August 5, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 10TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Fringe Festival)
Start: August 2, 6:00 a.m. End: August 5, 6:00 a.m.
AVE C S ROAD CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO 19TH ST W
(Valve replacement)
Start: July 7, 7:00 a.m. End: August 6, 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.
LOWE RD NB LANES CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO LUDLOW ST
(Link station construction)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM 11TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Link station construction)
Start: July 14, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM 9TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Link station construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: July 30, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 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 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.
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 road 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
(Sewer work and road resurfacing)
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 4, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 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.
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.
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.
4th Avenue closed between 24th and 25th streets on Tuesday
August 1, 2025 - 9:00am
4th Avenue will be closed between 24th and 25th streets on Tuesday, August 5, starting at 9:00 a.m. for a temporary water line installation. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take two 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.
Fall Leisure Guide available Friday, August 1; program registration begins Sunday, August 17, 2025
August 1, 2025 - 8:30am
- Personal and group exercise training programs for youth, adults and 50 + participants
- Lifesaving Society swim lessons at City Leisure Centres including multi-level swim lessons for families and a new youth swimmer program for beginner swimmers ages 9 to 15 years
- Public and Parent & Tot skating at the indoor rinks
- A variety of free community programs including events for youth on school breaks and the popular Drop N’ Shop
- Adult drop-in and registered fitness programs
- Community Association programs and activities
The City of Saskatoon Leisure Guide is the community’s go-to source for sport, culture and recreation information in Saskatoon.
The Fall Leisure Guide is now available online at saskatoon.ca/leisureguide and at pick-up locations throughout Saskatoon. Printed copies can be found at any City leisure facility, Saskatoon public library or wherever the StarPhoenix is sold. For a complete list of pick-up locations, visit saskatoon.ca/leisureguide.
Highlights of the Fall Leisure Guide (September 1 to December 31, 2025) include:
For more information on the Fall Leisure Guide, visit saskatoon.ca/leisureguide.
Mark your calendar! Registration for Fall programs begins Sunday, August 17, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. by logging into to your account on leisureonline.saskatoon.ca or by calling 306-975-2800.
Registration for private and semi-private swim lessons and multi-level lessons for families will open on Monday, August 18. Registrations are accepted by phone only. To register, call the Leisure Centre offering the lessons you are interested in.
For more information on how to be prepared for registration, visit saskatoon.ca/register.
Addison Road closed between McOrmond Drive and Stensrud Road on Tuesday
August 1, 2025 - 8:00am
Addison Road will be closed between McOrmond Drive and Stensrud Road on Tuesday, August 5, starting at 7:00 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.
7th Avenue closed between Balmoral Street and Warman Road on Sunday
August 1, 2025 - 7:00am
7th Avenue will be closed between Balmoral Street and Warman Road on Sunday, August 3, starting at 8:00 a.m. for a catch basin repair. 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.
Broadway Avenue closed between 10th and 12th streets starting Saturday
August 1, 2025 - 6:00am
Broadway Avenue will be closed between 10th and 12th streets starting Saturday, August 2, at 6:00 a.m. for the Fringe Festival. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the area. This closure is expected to be lifted after 6:00 a.m. on August 5, 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.
Daily Road Report - August 1, 2025
July 31, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
STENSRUD RD ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLOWGROVE SQ TO KEEDWELL ST
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 1, 7:00 a.m. End: August 2, 6:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E NB LANES CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Manhole rehabilitation)
Start: August 1, 8:00 a.m. End: August 1, 3:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM ARMISTICE WAY TO ADELAIDE ST E
(Sewer maintenance)
Start: August 1, 9:00 a.m. End: August 1, 3:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM ARMISTICE WAY TO TAYLOR ST E
(Sewer maintenance)
Start: August 1, 9:00 a.m. End: August 1, 3:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE N NB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT TAYLOR ST E
(Sewer maintenance)
Start: August 1, 9:00 a.m. End: August 1, 3:00 p.m.
ASSINIBOINE DR EB LANES CLOSED AT STURGEON DR
(Roadway patching)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes
Start: August 1, 9:00 a.m. End: August 1, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
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.
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.
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.
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.
LOWE RD NB LANES CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO LUDLOW ST
(Link station construction)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 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.
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.
ATTRIDGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT LOWE RD
(Link station construction)
Start: July 21, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Spray pad hours of operation extended - August 1 to 4, 2025
July 31, 2025 - 11:00am
As part of the Saskatoon Extreme Heat & Air Quality Emergency Response Plan, all spray pads hours have been extended to 10:00 p.m. starting Friday, August 1 until Monday, August 4. Spray pads open daily at 10:00 a.m.
Visit saskatoon.ca/spraypads for a list of locations. Information about the Saskatoon Extreme Heat & Air Quality Emergency Response Plan can be found at saskatoon.ca/heat.
Adjusted civic services & hours of operation, Saskatchewan Day, Monday, August 4
July 31, 2025 - 7:00am
The City of Saskatoon will have several adjusted civic services and hours of operation on the civic holiday, Saskatchewan Day, Monday, August 4.
Check detailed information on stat holiday parking requirements, what's open or closed, hours of operation at all Leisure facilities, the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo, the Saskatoon Public Library, Remai Modern, Saskatoon Transit/Access Transit holiday service, information on waste collection, and more here.
The City of Saskatoon wishes all residents and visitors to Saskatoon a happy Saskatchewan Day and a safe long weekend.