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Join Saskatoon Transit to celebrate Transit Worker Appreciation Day on March 18
March 17, 2026 - 3:30pm
March 18 is Transit Worker Appreciation Day, a yearly occasion to recognize and thank all transit workers for their hard work and dedication in keeping Canada's public transit systems running.
Saskatoon Transit serves thousands of residents daily in all weather, thanks to the dedication of the entire team. From operators on the road to maintenance crews, planners, administration, and customer service staff, every member plays a key role in keeping our city moving.
The Saskatoon Transit management team proudly celebrates Transit Worker Appreciation Day and invites everyone to thank all the transit workers who connect our community.
You can participate by expressing gratitude to through acts of kindness, such as saying thank you, writing kind messages, or sharing positive experiences on social media using the hashtag #ThanksTransit.
While Transit Worker Appreciation Day is set to recognize transit workers, showing gratitude and appreciation for their hard work is encouraged throughout the year. Small acts of kindness and recognition can go a long way.
For more information, visit saskatoontransit.ca.
Daily Road Report - March 18, 2026
March 17, 2026 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
WARMAN RD NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED AT HAZEN ST
(Traffic signal installations)
Start: March 18, 9:00 a.m. End: March 18, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
COLLEGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM UNIVERSITY DR TO SPADINA CRES E
(Sewer maintenance)
Start: March 9, 7:00 a.m. End: March 19, 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.
Correction: 7th Street closed between Argyle Avenue and Early Drive starting Wednesday
March 17, 2026 - 1:30pm
7th Street will be closed between Argyle Avenue and Early Drive starting Wednesday, March 18, at 8:00 a.m. for a connection replacement. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the area. This project is expected to take two 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.
City taking action during pothole and spring melt season
March 17, 2026 - 9:00am
As temperatures begin to climb and snow starts to melt, residents may see water collecting on streets and in back lanes across Saskatoon. Some temporary ponding is expected during the spring thaw, but the City is actively monitoring conditions and responding where drainage problems occur.
Crews are continuing to remove snow piles from priority streets. Although warmer weather naturally reduces snowbanks, removing them now helps limit excessive water buildup, collects remaining sand and debris, and allows streets to dry sooner. This also allows street sweeping operations to begin earlier, which helps reduce spring dust.
City crews are also monitoring locations that are more prone to drainage issues and are clearing key drainage routes in advance. A gradual melt typically reduces the likelihood of flooding, but when temperatures remain above freezing overnight, drainage problems can appear more quickly and crews may be responding to a higher number of calls.
If residents notice water pooling on their street and believe a catch basin may be blocked, they are encouraged to check whether it is covered by snow or ice. If it is safe to do so, clearing the obstruction can help water drain more effectively. If residents are unable to clear it, they should contact the City’s Customer Care Centre at 306-975-2476, or report water ponding or flooding on the City’s Drainage Issue webform. Crews prioritize calls where flooding threatens property, affects busy intersections or crosswalks, or interferes with vehicle traffic.
The spring thaw also exposes potholes that developed over winter. Residents who see potholes can report them quickly using the City’s Report-a-Pothole online map. Temporary repairs using cold-mix asphalt are underway on priority streets. Permanent repairs with hot-mix asphalt begin once asphalt plants reopen in the spring.
Back lanes may also become uneven and muddy as frost leaves the ground. While this can make lanes difficult to navigate, grading crews cannot smooth them until the surface dries enough to support heavy equipment without causing additional damage. Once conditions improve, crews will begin grading back lanes throughout the city.
Residents can help reduce issues around their homes by making sure drainage paths are clear, directing meltwater away from buildings, and coordinating with neighbours when necessary.
More information about spring melt preparations is available at saskatoon.ca/springmelt.
Daily Road Report - March 17, 2026
March 16, 2026 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
IDYLWYLD DR N NB CENTER LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Storm main inspection)
Start: March 17, 9:00 a.m. End: March 17, 3:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB CENTER LANE CLOSED AT 24TH ST E
(Storm main inspection)
Start: March 17, 9:00 a.m. End: March 17, 3:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN LANE & SB LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED AT 25TH ST W
(Storm main inspection)
Start: March 17, 9:00 a.m. End: March 17, 3:00 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.
ONGOING
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.