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LIMITED ACCESS AROUND ROTARY PARK UNTIL END OF JUNE
June 12, 2015 - 10:21am
Beginning Monday, June 15, portions of Rotary Park, located along the east bank of the South Saskatchewan River, will be restricted for landscaping around the lift station.
The restricted area includes the east side of Sid Buckwold Bridge to the public washrooms, bound by the south edge of the Meewasin Valley Trail and north edge of the public sidewalk along Saskatchewan Crescent East. Signs and barriers will be in place for public safety.
Pedestrian access at the south end of the Sid Buckwold Bridge will only be available by stairs during the construction period.
Construction is expected to be complete by the end of June.
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.
DAILY ROAD REPORT, JUNE 15
June 12, 2015 - 10:00am
NEW
HWY 11 NB & SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED AT VICTOR RD
(Stonebridge Interchange construction)
Start: June 15, 10:00 a.m. End: July 6, 6:00 p.m.
NIGHT WORK: WARMAN RD SB CLOSED FROM 51ST ST E TO PRIMROSE DR
(Road resurfacing)
Start: June 15, 7:00 p.m. End: June 16, 6:30 a.m.
NIGHT WORK: CIRCLE DR E NB & SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT 8TH ST
(Bridge Deck Inspection)
Start: June 15, 7:00 p.m. End: June 16, 6:00 a.m.
NIGHT WORK: CIRCLE DR EB & WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED APPROACHING CIRCLE DR N BRIDGE
(Bridge Cleaning)
Start: June 15, 8:00 p.m. End: June 16, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
CENTRAL AVE CLOSED FROM SOMERS RD TO AGRA RD
(Force main installation)
Start: June 12, 9:00 a.m. End: June 18, 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: June 29, 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)
Full closure for authorized vehicles this weekend
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, JUNE 13-14
June 12, 2015 - 8:41am
NEW SATURDAY
23RD ST E WB CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO 2ND AVE N
(Ride for Kids)
2-way traffic set in EB lanes
Start: June 13, 7:00 a.m. End: June 13, 7:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES W CLOSED FROM AVE H S TO POWER RD
(Brainsport/Moe's Triathlon)
Start: June 13, 9:30 a.m. End: June 13, 3:00 p.m.
NIGHT WORK: WARMAN RD/WANUSKEWIN RD CLOSED AT 51ST ST INTERSECTION
(Road resurfacing)
Follow detour signage and message boards. Use Millar and/or Primrose to avoid intersection.
Start: June 13, 6:30 p.m. End: June 14, 6:00 a.m.
NIGHT WORK: IDYLWYLD DR N SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Permanent marking installation)
Start: June 13, 6:30 p.m. End: June 13, 11:00 p.m.
NIGHT WORK: IDYLWYLD DR N SB CENTRE LANE CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Permanent marking installation)
Start: June 13, 11:00 p.m. End: June 14, 5:30 a.m.
NEW SUNDAY
3RD AVE N CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Storm Sewer Repair)
Start: June 14, 7:00 a.m. End: June 14, 5:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES/WHITESWAN RD NB, 3RD AVE & TAYLOR ST RESTRICTIONS
(Mogathon)
Start: June 14, 7:30 a.m. End: June 14, 1:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR W
(Catch basin repair)
Start: June 14, 9:30 a.m. End: June 14, 11:00 a.m.
NIGHT WORK: CIRCLE DR E SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO COLLEGE DR
(Permanent marking installation)
Start: June 14, 6:30 p.m. End: June 15, 6:00 a.m.
NIGHT WORK: WARMAN RD/WANUSKEWIN RD CLOSED AT 51ST ST INTERSECTION
(Road resurfacing)
Follow detour signage and message boards. Use Millar and/or Primrose to avoid intersection.
Start: June 14, 6:30 p.m. End: June 15, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
SPADINA CRES CLOSED BETWEEN 22ND ST & 24TH ST
(Pride Parade)
Start: June 12, 8:00 a.m. End: June 13, 11:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE CLOSED FROM SOMERS RD TO AGRA RD
(Force main installation)
Start: June 12, 9:00 a.m. End: June 18, 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: June 29, 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)
Full closure for authorized vehicles this weekend
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.
LET’S TALK, SASKATOON! COMPENSATION, CONDUCT & ELECTIONS
June 12, 2015 - 3:54am
- Compensation/remuneration for members of City Council
- Code of Conduct for members of City Council
- Municipal elections
The Saskatoon Municipal Review Commission (SMRC) invites interested citizens to listen or present their thoughts at one of two public hearings in June about the Commission’s mandate on three important topics:
Public Hearings
OR
Citizens wishing to present to the Commission are encouraged to register by calling 306- 975-3240 or emailing municipalreview@saskatoon.ca. Persons giving presentations will be given ten minutes to present their thoughts about any or all of the listed topics. Members of the Saskatoon Municipal Review Commission will be in attendance to gather comment from people who live in Saskatoon, and may ask questions of presenters for clarification.
The goal of the SMRC bylaw (No. 9242) is to provide recommendations to City Council following a thorough review of current practices. This includes an opportunity for citizens of Saskatoon to provide feedback on current election, remuneration, and code of conduct policies.
Can’t attend? Visit Saskatoon.ca/SMRC before June 30th, 2015 to complete an online submission.
For more information on the Commission mandate or other relevant topics, please go to Saskatoon.ca/SMRC or follow SMRC on Facebook and Twitter.
DAILY ROAD REPORT, JUNE 12
June 11, 2015 - 8:39am
NEW
SPADINA CRES CLOSED BETWEEN 22ND ST & 24TH ST
(Pride Parade)
Start: June 12, 8:00 a.m. End: June 13, 11:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE CLOSED FROM SOMERS RD TO AGRA RD
(Force main installation)
Start: June 12, 9:00 a.m. End: June 18, 5:00 p.m.
NIGHT WORK: 51ST ST E & WANUSKEWIN RD/WARMAN RD INTERSECTION MEDIAN LANES CLOSED
(Resurfacing intersection)
Follow detour signage and message boards. Use Millar and/or Primrose to avoid intersection.
Start: June 12, 7:30 p.m. End: June 13, 7:00 a.m.
ONGOING
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: June 29, 4:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE SB CLOSED AT 104TH ST
(Water main lining)
2-way traffic maintained in NB lanes
Start: May 19, 7:00 a.m. End: June 12, 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.