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Reminder: Permit required for work near City trees
March 25, 2026 - 11:30am
- Pruning, removing or relocating a City tree
- Applying pesticides or harmful chemicals
- Interfering with a tree’s access to water, air or nutrients
- Removing protective barriers
- Carving into the bark or attaching items to the tree
- Placing lights or extension cords on a City tree during the winter months (October to March), provided they do not pose a hazard or harm the tree
- Minor landscaping such as hand digging or mowing
- Trees in back lanes
Trees on City property, such as boulevards, medians, parks and natural areas, are valuable assets and an integral part of Saskatoon’s urban forest. The City’s Tree Protection Bylaw is there to protect trees located on City property.
Residents and contractors are reminded that a Tree Permit is required for any construction, major landscaping or demolition work within six metres of a City tree. This includes placing heavy equipment or materials near a tree, unless they are on a paved surface like a driveway, street or path. Tree Permits are free and typically processed within four business days.
The Bylaw also prohibits several activities without prior approval from the City. These include but are not limited to:
A permit is not required in the following situations:
Not sure if there are City trees on your worksite? Use the Tree Inventory tool available on the Tree Permits webpage at saskatoon.ca/treepermits.
For more information or to submit a permit application, visit saskatoon.ca/treepermits.
Daily Road Report - March 25, 2026
March 24, 2026 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
1ST AVE N NB AND SB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Link construction)
Start: March 25, 7:00 a.m. End: March 25, 1:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E SB UNDERPASS LANES CLOSED AT 25TH ST E UNIVERSITY BRIDGE
(Sewer work)
Start: March 25, 9:00 a.m. End: March 25, 7:00 p.m.
24TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ONTARIO AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Link construction)
Sb curb lane closed
Start: March 25, 1:00 p.m. End: March 25, 7:00 p.m.
ONGOING
ACADIA DR ROAD CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO AVONDALE RD
(Water main maintenance)
Start: March 23, 7:00 a.m. End: May 4, 5:00 p.m
TAYLOR ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT ACADIA DR
(Water main maintenance)
Start: March 23, 7:00 a.m. End: May 4, 5:00 p.m.
HIGHWAY 11 NB MEDIAN & CENTER LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR OVERPASS
(Overpass repairs)
Start: March 17, 11:00 a.m. End: April 7, 8:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DRIVE EB CURB LANE AND ACCELERATION LANE CLOSED AT HIGHWAY 11 OVERPASS
(Overpass repairs)
Start: March 6, 7:00 a.m. End: April 30, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(SL&P work)
Start: March 9, 9:00 a.m. End: June 5, 5:30 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.
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City crews prepared for snowfall in Saskatoon
March 24, 2026 - 2:30pm
City crews are ready to respond as Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a special weather statement for Saskatoon, forecasting approximately 10 centimetres of snow accumulation beginning overnight into Wednesday and potentially Thursday morning. This amount of snow can quickly create challenging driving conditions, including slippery sections on high-traffic routes.
The City will have plows and graders ready to clear snow if it accumulates on priority routes and sanding trucks will be active managing icy sections. Following the snowfall, crews will also clear City facility sidewalks, the Meewasin Trail, park pathways with lighting and bridge and overpass walkways.
Drivers are asked to watch for blue and amber flashing lights on road maintenance equipment and to give operators the room they need to work safely.
If more than 5 centimetres of snow falls a snow event will be declared, and residents will be able to follow snow grading progress through the Priority Street Snow Grading Map. More information, including the City’s winter road maintenance service level, is available at saskatoon.ca/snow.
Saskatoon Transit will monitor and adjust service as needed; however, service can be delayed or interrupted by collisions, blown-in streets and bus stops that are not accessible due to snowfall and drifts. Stay informed: check Saskatoon Transit service alerts for detours or temporary bus stop closures and view real-time bus locations on third-party apps like Transit and Google Transit on desktop. Pin the routes you use often and receive service alert push notifications.
Residents can also report driving concerns due to snow accumulation or rutting, or concerns related to snow piles, City sidewalks or other snow clearing issues.
Northbound lane restrictions lifted between Laurier Drive and Clancy Drive
March 23, 2026 - 8:45pm
The northbound lane restrictions on Circle Drive have been lifted between Laurier and Clancy drives, and the northbound ramps at Clancy Drive and 22nd Street have been reopened to traffic following a motor vehicle collision on Monday afternoon.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation during the traffic restrictions.
Northbound lanes restricted between Circle Drive and Clancy Drive
March 23, 2026 - 6:25pm
Traffic restrictions are in place as the Saskatoon Police Service responds to a motor vehicle collision at Circle Drive and Laurier Drive. Northbound lanes between Clancy Drive and Laurier Drive are restricted due to limited northbound access, as ramps at Clancy Drive and 22nd Street are closed. These restrictions will remain in place until further notice.
Motorists are advised to use 22nd Street as an alternate route. Southbound traffic remains unaffected.
Please avoid the area if possible, expect delays, and follow all posted signs and detours.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.