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Road restrictions for RunConciliation event on Tuesday
September 29, 2025 - 8:00am
- Spadina Crescent between 2nd and 3rd avenues
- Traffic Bridge
Multiple roads will have closures on Tuesday, September 30, from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for the RunConciliation event. Detour signs will be in place to guide motorists around the event area. Drivers are reminded to drive carefully and watch for participants. The City thanks everyone for their patience.
The following roads will be closed for the event:
Saskatoon Transit will temporarily adjust detour routes that currently run on Victoria Avenue and the Traffic Bridge during this event. Route 8 will use 8th Street, Idylwyld Drive, and the Senator Sid Buckwold Bridge to maintain service to and from the downtown area. Travel along Victoria Avenue, and the Traffic Bridge will resume once event-related closures are lifted. 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.
Parking Reminder: National Day for Truth & Reconciliation on Tuesday, September 30
September 29, 2025 - 6:30am
Customers are encouraged to use the Parkedin app as a no-touch way to pay for parking.
Customers are responsible for entering the correct licence plate information when paying for parking at a parking station or when using the Parkedin app.
Parking time limits vary by location. Watch for signs wherever you are parking.
If you have reached the posted time limit but need more time in the area, move your vehicle around the corner or across the street.
Balances on a parking purchase can be carried forward to another parking space in a new location.
Additional parking time can be purchased, but only up to the maximum allowable time posted.
Residents are reminded that payment will be required in City-managed pay parking areas on National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
Public parking in the Downtown, Broadway, Riversdale, River Landing and Sutherland areas, as well as streets adjacent to St. Paul’s and Saskatoon City Hospitals, are metered from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Saturday. Payment is not required outside these hours, on Sundays or on statutory holidays (New Year’s Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Saskatchewan Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day and Christmas Day). The National Day for Truth & Reconciliation is not a statutory holiday in Saskatchewan.
Public Pay Parking reminders:
For more information on Public Pay Parking, visit saskatoon.ca/payparking.
City to adjust services/hours of operation on Tuesday, September 30, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 29, 2025 - 6:00am
Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a time to honour Survivors, their families and communities.
On Tuesday, September 30, the City of Saskatoon will adjust several civic services and hours of operation.
Residents and visitors to Saskatoon, please note: Parking payment will be required on Tuesday, September 30, in City-managed pay parking areas. Parking time limits also in effect.
Check the City's detailed list of adjusted services and hours here.
On Tuesday, September 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the City of Saskatoon encourages reflection, learning, and community care — and wishes everyone a safe and meaningful day.
City to lower flags in recognition of Police & Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day
September 26, 2025 - 4:00pm
Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day is Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. In recognition, flags at all City of Saskatoon facilities will be flown at half-mast for the day.
Observed annually on the last Sunday in September, Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day honours the dedication, service and sacrifice of officers who work to keep Canadians safe.
Flags are lowered to half-mast to pay tribute to officers killed in the line of duty. Memorial services will also be held in communities across the country.
Daily Road Report - September 29, 2025
September 26, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
WARMAN RD SB LANES CLOSED FROM BALMORAL ST TO 33RD ST W
(Link station construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: September 29, 7:00 a.m. End: October 2, 5:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT ASSINIBOINE DR
(Traffic pole installation)
Start: September 29, 7:00 a.m. End: October 2, 5:00 p.m.
ACADIA DR SB LANES & NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM AVONDALE RD TO TAYLOR ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: September 29, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST W WB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED AT AVE B N
(Manhole repair)
Start: September 29, 9:00 a.m. End: September 29, 12:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM EAST DRIVE TO LOUISE ST
(Saw cutting)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in SB lanes
Start: September 29, 9:00 a.m. End: September 29, 1:00 p.m.
AVE W S NB LANES CLOSED FROM 20TH ST W TO 21ST ST W
(Pole replacement)
Start: September 29, 9:00 a.m. End: September 29, 2:00 p.m.
2ND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Construction)
Start: September 29, 9:00 a.m. End: September 30, 12:00 p.m.
22ND ST W WB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANES CLOSED AT AVE B N
(Manhole repair)
Start: September 29, 12:00 p.m. End: September 29, 3:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S SB DRIVING LANES CLOSED AT JARVIS DR
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Traffic squeezed into parking lane
Start: September 29, 1:00 p.m. End: September 29, 5:00 p.m.
ONGOING
4TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED AT 23RD ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 13, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 5:00 p.m.
7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM OSBORNE ST TO 33RD ST E
(Construction)
Start: July 4, 7:00 a.m. End: October 1, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM LOUISE AVE TO JARVIS DR
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 18, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB & WB CURB LANES CLOSED AT MCKERCHER DR
(Link station construction)
Start: September 3, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 5:00 p.m.
MEADOWS PKY ROAD CLOSED FROM MEADOWS BLVD TO ROSEWOOD BLVD E
(Service installations)
Start: September 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E WB & EB RIGHT TURN BAYS CLOSED AT MCKERCHER DR
(Link station construction)
Start: September 12, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 5:00 p.m.
FAIRLIGHT DR EB LEFT TURN BAY CLOSED AT FAIRMONT DR
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: September 22, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM WIGGINS AVE S TO CUMBERLAND AVE S
(Construction)
Start: July 29, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 5:00 p.m.
ASSINIBOINE DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM NAHANNI DR TO CHURCHILL DR
(Concrete replacements)
Start: September 25, 7:00 a.m. End: October 4, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 14TH ST E
(Link station construction)
Start: August 26, 9:00 a.m. End: October 10, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT 22ND ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 10, 5:00 p.m.
23RD ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO 4TH AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 1, 7:00 a.m. End: October 10, 5:00 p.m.
AVE H S ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST W TO 22ND ST W
(Water & sewer connections)
Start: September 22, 7:00 a.m. End: October 11, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE S
(Willows development)
Start: August 12, 7:00 a.m. End: October 17, 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: October 17, 5:00 p.m.
LORNE AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD ST E TO 5TH ST E
(Water main preservation)
Start: September 26, 12:30 p.m. End: October 24, 5:00 p.m.
BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Construction)
Start: September 18, 8:00 a.m. End: October 28, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT HART RD
(Link station construction)
Start: September 15, 8:00 a.m. End: October 31, 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)
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: November 28, 2025, 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.