News Releases

NEW

HWY 11/16 WB OVERPASS CLOSED AT CLOVERLEAF INTERSECTION
(Overpass repair)
Two EB lanes and one WB lane of traffic will be maintained on the EB overpass.
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: Tentative - August 31, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W WB CLOSED FROM AVE G S TO AVE H S
(Streetscaping)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the EB lanes.
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: July 31, 5:00 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM CENTRAL AVE TO CIRCLE DR E
(Jersey barrier installation)
Start: July 24, 9:00 a.m. End: July 24, 3:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB CURB (OUTSIDE) & CENTRE LANE CLOSED FROM GARRISON CRES TO LOUISE AVE
(Patch Paving)
Start: July 24, 9:00 a.m. End: July 24, 11:00 a.m.

NIGHT WORK: 22ND ST EB OFF RAMP TO CIRCLE DR SB CLOSED
(Resurfacing)
Use Diefenbaker Dr > Fairlight Dr > Fairmont Dr > Clancy Dr
Start: July 24, 7:00 p.m. End: July 25, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

1ST AVE S NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED BETWEEN 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Sidewalk work)
Start: July 22, 7:00 a.m. End: July 24, 5:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE CLOSED BETWEEN GARVIE RD & AGRA RD
(Force main installation)
Start: July 18, 7:00 a.m. End: August 15, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N/HIGHWAY 16 NB & SB LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR W
(Hwy 16 flyover repair)
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: September 11, 5:00 p.m.

UNIVERSITY BRIDGE CLOSED BETWEEN SPADINA CRES & COLLEGE DR
(Bridge Repairs)
Start: May 3, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 6:00 p.m.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Slow down, pay attention and respect work zones. Watch for pedestrians and work crews, and for everyone’s safety, please obey all detours, signs and barriers.

Know before you go! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information and subscribe to Traffic Detour Service Alerts at saskatoon.ca/service-alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

The Fitness Circuit & Terry Fox Track, located inside of the SaskTel Sports Centre (150 Nelson Road), has now reopened to the public.  The facility features a two-lane 356 metre indoor walking and jogging track and adjacent fitness centre with easy-to-use, circuit-style resistance machines designed to provide an efficient, effective, and safe total body workout in minutes.

The SaskTel Sports Centre was designated as an Emergency Evacuation site to shelter evacuees from northern Saskatchewan who had been displaced by the wildfires.  Now that the evacuees have returned home, the facility has resumed regular operations.

The City of Saskatoon sincerely thanks the public for their understanding and support during this time, and hopes to see you at the Fitness Circuit & Terry Fox Track again soon!

For hours of operation and drop-in admission rates, please visit www.saskatoon.ca/terryfoxtrack.

For more City of Saskatoon Public Service Announcements, News Releases, Traffic Detours and Service Alerts, visit www.saskatoon.ca or connect with the City of Saskatoon on Twitter and Facebook.

The City of Saskatoon invites the public to George Ward Outdoor Pool (1915 5^th Street East) on Sunday, July 26, 2015, between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to celebrate the facility’s 50th anniversary.  The facility officially opened its doors to the public in July of 1965.

Come and sign a GIANT card, view the display of George Ward’s past, and meet the lifeguards and staff.  There will be lifejacket fittings, games, swimming, and lots of family fun!

George Ward Outdoor Pool 50th Anniversary Celebration - Sunday, July 26, 2015
11 a.m. to 7 p.m.:      Public Swim
2 p.m. to 5 p.m.:        Duck Scavenger Hunt
                                    Chalk Drawings
                                    Giant Slip ‘n’ Slide
                                    Lifejacket Fittings
3 p.m. to 4 p.m.:        Cake
4 p.m. to 5 p.m.:        Swim to Survive Challenge

Regular admission rates to the pool still apply.

For more information on George Ward or any pools, visit saskatoon.ca/outdoorpools.

For more City of Saskatoon Public Service Announcements, News Releases, Traffic Detours and Service Alerts, visit www.saskatoon.ca or connect with the City of Saskatoon on Twitter and Facebook.

The City of Saskatoon is currently installing a sanitary force main and preparing to construct a new roadway on Central Avenue. To accommodate the current phase of construction, Central Avenue is closed in both directions between Garvie Road and Agra Road. The force main will move sanitary sewage from Attridge Drive to the Aspen Ridge lift station.

As a result of construction, access to the Meewasin Trail at Crocus Prairie Park via Central Avenue is temporarily closed. The City asks drivers not to enter the construction zone to access the park. Citizens can continue to access the park via the trails at Sutherland Beach.

Construction on this section of Central Avenue is expected to be complete by the end of August, weather permitting.

The City thanks everyone for their patience while this necessary work is carried out.

Slow down, pay attention and respect work zones. Watch for pedestrians and work crews, and for everyone’s safety, please obey all detours, signs and barriers.

Know before you go! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information and subscribe to Traffic Detour Service Alerts at saskatoon.ca/service-alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE.

NEW

ATTRIDGE DR WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM CENTRAL AVE TO CIRCLE DR E
(Jersey barrier installation)
Start: July 23, 9:00 a.m. End: July 23, 3:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK: CIRCLE DR NB ON RAMP TO 22ND ST W CLOSED
(Resurfacing)
Use Laurier Exit
Start: July 23, 7:00 p.m. End: July 24, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

1ST AVE S NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED BETWEEN 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Sidewalk work)
Start: July 22, 7:00 a.m. End: July 24, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED ON 8TH ST E OVERPASS
(Guardrail repair)
Start: July 21, 9:00 a.m. End: July 23, 5:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE CLOSED BETWEEN GARVIE RD & AGRA RD
(Force main installation)
Start: July 18, 7:00 a.m. End: August 15, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N/HIGHWAY 16 NB & SB LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR W
(Hwy 16 flyover repair)
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: September 11, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W CLOSED FROM AVE G S TO AVE H S INCLUDING AVE H INTERSECTION
(Streetscaping)
Start: July 6, 7:00 a.m. End: July 23, 5:00 p.m.

HWY 11/16 EB OVERPASS CLOSED AT CLOVERLEAF INTERSECTION
(Overpass repair)
Two EB lanes and one WB lane of traffic will be maintained on the WB overpass.
Start: May 18, 7:00 a.m. End: Tentative - August 7, 5:00 p.m.

UNIVERSITY BRIDGE CLOSED BETWEEN SPADINA CRES & COLLEGE DR
(Bridge Repairs)
Start: May 3, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 6:00 p.m.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Slow down, pay attention and respect work zones. Watch for pedestrians and work crews, and for everyone’s safety, please obey all detours, signs and barriers.

Know before you go! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information and subscribe to Traffic Detour Service Alerts at saskatoon.ca/service-alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE.