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Southbound lane restrictions in place on Idylwyld Drive at 51st Street overpass following impact
July 24, 2026 - 2:54pm
Southbound traffic on Idylwyld Drive at the 51st Street overpass has been reduced to a single lane following an oversized vehicle impact to the structure at approximately 1:30 p.m. this afternoon.
City of Saskatoon engineering staff went immediately to the scene following the collision to assess the structure. Further updates will be shared as more information becomes available.
The single-lane restriction is expected to remain in place while debris is removed and the structural inspection is underway.
Drivers are asked to follow all posted signs and detours.
The City will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available.
Weekend Road Report - July 25 & 26
July 24, 2026 - 2:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CIRCLE DR S WB MEDIAN & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO GORDIE HOWE BRIDGE
(Road resurfacing)
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: July 25, 9:00 p.m.
AVE W N CLOSED FROM BEDFORD RD TO RUSHOLME RD
(Road work)
Start: July 26, 7:00 a.m. End: July 26, 3:00 p.m.
AVE P N SB CLOSED, EB PARKING LANE CLOSED. FROM RUSHOLME RD TO BEDFORD RD
(Road work)
Start: July 26, 7:00 a.m. End: July 26, 3:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR S WB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM ST HENRY AVE TO GORDIE HOWE BRIDGE
(Road resurfacing)
Start: July 26, 7:00 a.m. End: July 26, 9:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E CLOSED FROM PINEHOUSE DR TO RAVINE DR
(Chariot Fest - Special Event)
Start: July 26, 8:00 a.m. End: July 26, 8:00 p.m.
20TH ST W INTERSECTION CLOSED AT OTTAWA AVE S
(Valve rehabilitation)
Start: July 26, 9:00 a.m. End: July 26, 4:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO COWLEY RD
(Overnight road resurfacing)
2-way traffic
Start: July 26, 7:00 p.m. End: July 28, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
MCORMOND DR SB CLOSED FROM STENSRUD RD TO ATTRIDGE DR
(Overnight road resurfacing)
Start: July 24, 7:00 p.m. End: July 25, 7:00 a.m.
115TH ST E EB ROAD CLOSED FROM FOREST DR TO BERINI DR
(Sidewalk repair)
Start: July 14, 7:00 a.m. End: July 26, 5:00 p.m.
KONIHOWSKI RD NB CLOSED AT PEZER CRES
(Traffic calming)
Start: July 22, 7:00 a.m. End: July 29, 5:00 p.m.
8TH STREET EB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT CLARENCE AVE
(Link platform construction)
Start: July 20, 7:00 a.m. End: August 21, 5:00 p.m.
MEADOWS PKY CLOSED FROM ZIMMERMAN RD TO MARKET DR
(Road resurfacing)
Start: July 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 29, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB CURB LANE & RAMPS CLOSED FROM COLLEGE DR TO PRESTON AVE N
(Overnight road resurfacing)
Start: July 24, 7:00 p.m. End: July 29, 6:00 a.m.
COLLEGE DR E & 108TH ST RAMPS CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR NB
(Overnight road resurfacing)
Start: July 24, 7:00 p.m. End: July 29, 6:00 a.m.
AVE P N SB PARKING LANE & SIDEWALK CLOSED AT FAULKNER CRES
(Traffic calming)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: July 30, 5:00 p.m.
8TH STREET EB & WB PARKING LANES CLOSED AT CUMBERLAND AVE
(Link platform construction)
Start: June 8, 8:00 a.m. End: July 31, 5:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Building construction)
Start: June 15, 8:00 a.m. End: July 31, 5:00 p.m.
24TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO 2ND AVE N
(Building construction)
Start: June 16, 8:00 a.m. End: July 31, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE N SB FROM 14TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Link Station Construction)
Two-way traffic in the NB lanes of 14th St
Start: July 6, 7:00 a.m. End: July 31, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E EB CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO 2ND AVE N
(SL&P work)
Two-way traffic in WB lanes
Start: July 20, 9:00 a.m. End: August 7, 4:00 p.m.
KENSINGTON BLVD CLOSED AT ELLS CRES
(Sewer work)
Start: July 7, 8:00 a.m. End: August 7, 5:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E NB REDUCED LANE WIDTH AT 25TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: April 28, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST W WB PARKING & CURB LANES CLOSED AT AVE D S
(Water main upgrades & streetscaping)
Start: July 23, 7:00 a.m. End: August 19, 5:00 p.m.
LORNE AVE NB CLOSED FROM HILLIARD ST E TO ISABELLA ST E
(Water main work)
Start: July 22, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 6:00 p.m.
4TH AVE N NB & SB CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: June 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 23, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB/WB FROM HOSPITAL DR TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Link College Dr Construction)
Two-way traffic in the EB lanes
Start: July 9, 7:00 a.m. End: August 28, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB/WB UNIVERSITY BRIDGE CLOSED
(Link College Dr Construction)
Start: July 20, 7:00 a.m. End: TBA
COLLEGE DR ALL DIRECTIONS FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO HOSPITAL DR
(Link College Dr Construction)
Start: April 21, 7:00 a.m. End: TBA
1ST AVE N SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 42ND A ST E TO CIRCLE DR E
(Building construction)
Start: May 1, 8:00 a.m. End: October 1, 5:00 p.m.
WANUSKEWIN RD NB LANES CLOSED FROM ARTHUR ROSE AVE TO MARQUIS DR E
(Construction)
Two-way traffic in SB lanes
Start: July 20, 7:00 a.m. End: October 20, 6:00 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.
25th Street closures scheduled for downtown watermain work
July 24, 2026 - 10:00am
As crews continue watermain rehabilitation on 25th Street East, temporary closures and traffic restrictions will be required as work progresses along the corridor. The following impacts are scheduled:
Starting on July 27, 25th Street East eastbound lane will be fully closed between 2nd Avenue and 3rd Avenue for one day. Two-way traffic will be maintained.
Starting on July 28, work will take place between 3rd Avenue and 4th Avenue. Two-way traffic will be maintained, but motorists should expect delays.
Starting on July 29, work will take place between 4th Avenue and 5th Avenue. Two-way traffic will be maintained, but delays are expected.
Starting on July 30, work will take place between 5th Avenue and 6th Avenue. Two-way traffic will be maintained, but motorists should expect delays.
Work is weather dependent and subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead, follow posted signage and use caution when travelling near construction zones.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction projects, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
WintercityYXE Micro-Grant Program open for applications
July 24, 2026 - 9:00am
- To build enthusiasm for winters
- To provide comfort and accessibility in the winter
- To celebrate the fun quality of winter life
- Sept. 2, 6:00–8:30 p.m. – Cosmo Civic Centre, 3130 Laurier Dr.
- Oct. 24, 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. – Saskatoon Field House, 2020 College Dr.
- Nov. 21, 1:30–4:00 p.m. – Location TBA
- Jan. 7, 1:00–3:00 p.m. – Virtual
- Aug. 12, 12:00–12:30 p.m. – Jack Adilman Fund Capital Grant for Sports, WintercityYXE Micro-Grant
- Aug. 26, 6:30–7:30 p.m. – Jack Adilman Fund Capital Grant for Sports, WintercityYXE Micro-Grant, Sask Lotteries Community Grant
- Nov. 7, 10:00–11:00 a.m. – Cash Grant Environmental, Cash Grant Social, Sask Lotteries Community Grant, Sport Projects Grant
- Dec. 8, 6:00–7:00 p.m. – Cash Grant Environmental, Cash Grant Social, Sask Lotteries Community Grant, Sport Projects Grant
The 2026-27 WintercityYXE Micro-Grant Program is now accepting applications for outdoor initiatives that make Saskatoon a great place to live in the wintertime.
The goals of this grant program are:
The maximum grant available is $1,000.
Applications for projects that take place between November 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027 will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
Grant Workshops & Information Sessions 2026
The City of Saskatoon is offering free grant-writing workshops and grant information sessions in Fall/Winter 2026. Registration is required for all sessions. Sign up here.
Grant-Writing Workshop (2.5 hours)
Learn the basics of writing a strong grant application, including clear program descriptions and realistic budgets. Workshops are free and accessible.
City of Saskatoon Grant Information Sessions (1 hour, virtual)
Get an overview of current and upcoming grant opportunities. Register for the session that covers the grants you're interested in.
For more information about the WintercityYXE Micro-Grant Program, including eligibility and application requirements, visit saskatoon.ca/grants or email grants@saskatoon.ca.
Road restrictions begin on Monday for Fringe Festival
July 24, 2026 - 8:00am
Various road restrictions will occur on 11th Street E, Dufferin Avenue and 12th Street E from Monday, July 27 to Monday, August 10, 2026, for the Saskatoon Fringe Festival. Broadway Avenue between 10th Street E and 12th Street E will also be closed from Saturday, August 1 to Monday, August 3, 2026. Detour signs will be in place to guide motorists around the event area. The City thanks everyone for their patience.
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.
Subscribe to the Daily Road Report for a full list of construction projects on priority roads by visiting saskatoon.ca/news-releases.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.