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DAILY ROAD REPORT, JULY 15
July 14, 2015 - 8:48am
NEW
2ND AVE N SB CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO 26TH ST E
(Crane lift)
Use 1st Ave or 3rd Ave
Start: July 15, 5:00 a.m. End: July 15, 7:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM ADELAIDE ST E TO 2ND ST E
(Street light repair)
Start: July 15, 9:00 a.m. End: July 15, 3:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 8TH ST W TO 6TH ST W
(Guardrail repair)
Start: July 15, 9:00 a.m. End: July 16, 5:00 p.m.
NIGHT WORK: CIRCLE DR SB EXIT TO CONFEDERATION DR CLOSED
(Resurfacing)
Use Laurier Dr
Start: July 15, 7:00 p.m. End: July 16, 6:00 a.m.
NIGHT WORK: 22ND ST W WB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM AVE L N TO AVE M N
(Sanitary sewer line inspections)
Start: July 15, 9:00 p.m. End: July 16, 6:00 a.m.
NIGHT WORK: BROADWAY AVE NB & SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED FROM 11TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Sanitary lining inspection)
Start: July 15, 9:30 p.m. End: July 16, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
CIRCLE DR E SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) & CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED UNDER CIRCLE DR OVERPASS AT CLOVERLEAF
(Overhead deck work)
SB traffic will merge with the traffic from the loop.
Start: July 14, 5:00 a.m. End: July 15, 3:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE S TO MCKINNON AVE S
(Concrete work)
Start: July 14, 9:00 a.m. End: July 16, 4:00 p.m.
22ND ST E CLOSED BETWEEN 3RD AVE N & 1ST AVE N
(Road resurfacing)
Start: July 14, 9:00 a.m. End: July 15, 6:00 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.
NIGHT WORK: ATTRIDGE DR EB & WB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED BETWEEN CENTRAL AVE & CIRCLE DR
(Road widening)
Night work only. Restrictions set at 6.30 p.m. and lifted at 6.30 a.m. daily.
Start: July 13, 6:30 p.m. End: July 21, 6:30 a.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 17, 5:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE CLOSED FROM SOMERS RD TO AGRA RD
(Force main installation)
Start: June 12, 9:00 a.m. End: July 17, 5:00 p.m.
AIRPORT DR NB & SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED FROM 45TH ST W TO CYNTHIA ST
(Road construction)
Start: June 8, 9:00 a.m. End: July 15, 6:00 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 and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.
DAILY ROAD REPORT, JULY 14
July 13, 2015 - 9:53am
NEW
CIRCLE DR E SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) & CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED UNDER CIRCLE DR OVERPASS AT CLOVERLEAF
(Overhead deck work)
SB traffic will merge with the traffic from the loop.
Start: July 14, 5:00 a.m. End: July 15, 3:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE S TO MCKINNON AVE S
(Concrete work)
Start: July 14, 9:00 a.m. End: July 16, 4:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB LANE CLOSED FROM 31ST ST W TO 29TH ST W
(Water line repair)
Two-way traffic will be accommodated in the NB lanes.
Start: July 14, 9:00 a.m. End: July 14, 6:00 p.m.
22ND ST E CLOSED BETWEEN 3RD AVE N & 1ST AVE N
(Road resurfacing)
Start: July 14, 9:00 a.m. End: July 15, 6:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 39TH ST E TO 44TH ST E
(Guardrail repairs)
Start: July 14, 9:00 a.m. End: July 14, 3:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR NORTH BRIDGE EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED
(SaskTel manhole access)
Start: July 14, 11:00 a.m. End: July 14, 3:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB LANE FROM SPADINA CRES E TO PRESTON AVE N
(SASKTEL MANHOLE ACCESS)
Start: July 14, 11:00 a.m. End: July 14, 3:00 p.m.
NIGHT WORK: 22ND ST W EB & WB MEDIAN AND CENTRE LANES CLOSED BETWEEN FAIRMONT DR & CIRCLE DR NB ON-RAMP
(Resurfacing)
Start: July 14, 7:00 p.m. End: July 15, 6:00 a.m.
NIGHT WORK: 24TH ST E CLOSED BETWEEN SPADINA CRES & 4TH AVE N
(Sanitary lining work)
Start: July 14, 8:30 p.m. End: July 15, 6:00 a.m.
NIGHT WORK: BROADWAY AVE NB & SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED BETWEEN 7TH ST & 9TH ST
(Sanitary lining work)
Start: July 14, 10:00 p.m. End: July 15, 6:00 a.m.
NIGHT WORK: CIRCLE DR EB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED APPROACHING VENTURE CRES
(Sanitary lining work)
Start: July 14, 11:00 p.m. End: July 15, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
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.
NIGHT WORK: ATTRIDGE DR EB & WB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED BETWEEN CENTRAL AVE & CIRCLE DR
(Road widening)
Night work only. Restrictions set at 6.30 p.m. and lifted at 6.30 a.m. daily.
Start: July 13, 6:30 p.m. End: July 21, 6:30 a.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 17, 5:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE CLOSED FROM SOMERS RD TO AGRA RD
(Force main installation)
Start: June 12, 9:00 a.m. End: July 17, 5:00 p.m.
AIRPORT DR NB & SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED FROM 45TH ST W TO CYNTHIA ST
(Road construction)
Start: June 8, 9:00 a.m. End: July 17, 4:00 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 and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.
SASKATOON TRANSIT OFFERS FREE BUS SERVICE TO NORTHERN GUESTS
July 10, 2015 - 11:17am
The City of Saskatoon is making Saskatoon Transit service available at no charge to the City’s northern guests (wildfire evacuees). This service will be available immediately (July 10).
Those that wish to take advantage of the complimentary bus service can do so by presenting their Red Cross wristband to Transit drivers upon boarding. This wristband will grant unlimited access to travel anywhere that bus services goes in the City of Saskatoon including the riverbank, downtown core and other City amenities. Individuals can check schedules by using the Trip Planner application at transit.saskatoon.ca or service updates by following @StoonTransit on Twitter.
The City is also working with the Red Cross to facilitate access to the City’s leisure centres, public pools, spray parks, playgrounds, youth centre programs and libraries. As well, the City is coordinating partnerships with Aboriginal community organizations such as the Central Urban Métis Federation Inc. (CUMFI), Saskatoon Tribal Council, Saskatoon Indian Métis Friendship Centre, Wanuskewin Heritage Park, White Buffalo Youth Lodge, as well as northern community associations and members of the Saskatoon business and corporate community.
Currently, there are approximately 300 northern guests at the Henk Ruys Soccer Centre and just over 250 staying at the SaskTel Sports Centre. Thousands more are staying in hotels and with family and friends.
For more City of Saskatoon Public Service Announcements, News Releases, Traffic Detours, and Service Alerts, visit saskatoon.ca or connect with the City of Saskatoon on Twitter and Facebook.
DAILY ROAD REPORT, JULY 13
July 10, 2015 - 10:13am
NEW
IDYLWYLD DR N/HIGHWAY 16 NB & SB LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR W
(Hwy 16 flyover repair)
Two-way traffic on Idylwyld Dr SB lanes will accommodate Hwy 16 NB traffic
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: September 11, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE NB & SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED FROM SASKATCHEWAN CRESCENT TO 11TH ST
(Preparation for upcoming sanitary lining work)
No access to 12th St EB from Broadway Ave SB
Start: July 13, 9:00 p.m. End: July 14, 6:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE FROM 38TH ST W TO 37TH ST W
(SL&P underground cable repair)
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: July 13, 3:00 p.m.
22ND ST E EB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT PACIFIC AVE INTERSECTION
(Valve hydro-vac)
Start: July 13, 10:30 a.m. End: July 13, 2:30 p.m.
22ND St W EB/WB LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM FAIRMONT DR TO CIRCLE DR
(Resurfacing)
Start: July 13, 6:00 p.m. End: July 14, 6:00 a.m.
CONFEDERATION DR CLOSED AT 22ND St W
(Resurfacing)
Use Diefenbaker Drive
Start: July 13, 6:00 p.m. End: July 14, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
8TH ST E CLOSED BETWEEN HILLCREST MEMORIAL RD & MCORMOND DR
(Road paving)
Start: July 8, 9:00 a.m. End: July 14, 5:00 p.m.
NIGHT WORK: ATTRIDGE DR EB & WB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED BETWEEN CENTRAL AVE & CIRCLE DR
(Road widening)
Night work only. Restrictions set at 6.30 p.m. and lifted at 6.30 a.m. daily.
Start: July 13, 6:30 p.m. End: July 21, 6:30 a.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 17, 5:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE CLOSED FROM SOMERS RD TO AGRA RD
(Force main installation)
Start: June 12, 9:00 a.m. End: July 17, 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 and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.
WEEKEND ROAD REPORT, JULY 11 to JULY 12
July 10, 2015 - 8:54am
NEW
22ND ST E WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO IDYLWYLD DR N
(Concrete repairs)
Start: July 10, 10:00 a.m. End: July 11, 6:00 p.m.
22ND ST E EB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR S TO AUDITORIUM AVE
(Concrete repairs)
Start: July 10, 10:00 a.m. End: July 11, 6:00 p.m.
22ND ST W LOOP CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO CIRCLE DR W
(Resurfacing)
Use Laurier Access
Start: July 11, 6:00 p.m. End: July 12, 6:00 a.m.
8TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM GARRISON CRES TO LOUISE AVE
(Catch basin lead repair)
Two-way traffic will be accomodated in the EB lanes
Start: July 12, 9:00 a.m. End: July 12, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB/WB LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM FAIRMONT DR TO CIRCLE DR
(Resurfacing)
Start: July 12, 6:00 p.m. End: July 13, 6:00 a.m.
CONFEDERATION DR CLOSED AT 22ND St W
(Resurfacing)
Use Diefenbaker
Start: July 12, 6:00 p.m. End: July 13, 6:00 a.m
ONGOING
8TH ST E CLOSED BETWEEN HILLCREST MEMORIAL RD & MCORMOND DR
(Road paving)
Start: July 8, 9:00 a.m. End: July 14, 5:00 p.m.
NIGHT WORK: ATTRIDGE DR EB & WB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED BETWEEN CENTRAL AVE & CIRCLE DR
(Road widening)
Night work only. Restrictions set at 6.30 p.m. and lifted at 6.30 a.m. daily.
Start: July 6, 6:30 p.m. End: July 11, 6:30 a.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 17, 5:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE CLOSED FROM SOMERS RD TO AGRA RD
(Force main installation)
Start: June 12, 9:00 a.m. End: July 17, 5:00 p.m.
AIRPORT DR NB & SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED FROM 45TH ST W TO CYNTHIA ST
(Road construction)
Start: June 8, 9:00 a.m. End: July 11, 4:00 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 and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.