News Releases

NEW
MAIN ST CLOSED FROM BROADWAY AVE TO DUFFERIN AVE
(Crane lift)
No left turn from Broadway Ave SB to Main St EB
Start: October 6, 7:00 a.m. End: October 6, 5:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 25TH ST TO 24TH ST
(Streetscaping)
Start: October 6, 9:00 a.m. End: October 10, 6:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED APPROACHING 38TH ST
(Sidewalk Repair)
Start: October 6, 9:00 a.m. End: October 6, 4:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR NB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED FROM STANLEY PL TO MINTO PL & FROM GREY PL TO ALLEY
(Median Repair)
Start: October 6, 9:00 a.m. End: October 6, 4:00 p.m.
ONGOING
11TH ST W CLOSED FROM HIGHWAY 7 TO CHAPPELL DR
(Patch paving)
Sections of the road will be closed for patch paving. Access to businesses & compost depot will be maintained via 22nd St W
Start: September 23, 9:00 a.m. End: October 14, 6:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE NB CLOSED FROM 110TH ST W TO GRAY AVE
(Phase 3: Streetscaping)
NB traffic accommodated in SB lanes. SB traffic detoured via Egbert Ave & Bryans Ave  
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: October 8, 6:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE S TO MCKINNON AVE S
(Water Main Lining)
Start: September 8, 8:00 a.m. End: October 8, 7:00 p.m.

AIRPORT DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM GATEWAY BLVD TO THE AIRPORT
(Roadway improvements)
Two-way traffic accommodated in SB lanes. 45th St W closed from Airport Dr to Koyl Ave
Start: August 20, 1:00 p.m. End: October 29, 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 on our saskatoon.ca homepage or subscribe to our Traffic Detour Service Alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

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All public skating scheduled for Sunday, October 5, 2014 at Lion’s Arena is cancelled due to a mechanical failure with the ice making plant. Repairs are expected to be completed and the regular schedule to resume Monday, Oct. 6.

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.

NEW SATURDAY

22ND ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM AVE K N TO AVE O N
(Tree removal)
Start: October 4, 7:00 a.m. End: October 5, 6:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB CURB & MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM VICTORIA AVE TO LORNE AVE
(Tree pruning)
Start: October 4, 7:00 a.m. End: October 4, 6:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES CLOSED FROM 25TH ST TO OXFORD ST
(Bike event)
Start: October 4, 7:00 a.m. End: October 4, 1:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED APPROACHING IDYLWYLD DR SB ON-RAMP
(Signal maintenance)
Start: October 4, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 12:00 p.m.

NEW SUNDAY

2ND AVE N SB CLOSED AT 22ND ST INTERSECTION
(Sign installation)
Start: October 5, 5:30 a.m. End: October 5, 10:30 a.m.

CIRCLE DR OVERPASS EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED OVER IDYLWYLD DR
(Microsurfacing/seal coating)
Start: October 5, 6:00 a.m. End: October 5, 10:00 a.m.

51ST ST OVERPASS EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED OVER IDYLWYLD DR
(Microsurfacing/seal coating)
Start: October 5, 6:00 a.m. End: October 5, 10:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR NB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM STANLEY PL TO MINTO PL & FROM GREY PL TO THE ALLEY
(Median Repairs)
Start: October 5, 7:30 a.m. End: October 5, 4:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED APPROACHING 38TH ST
(Sidewalk Repair)
Start: October 5, 7:30 a.m. End: October 5, 4:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES CLOSED FROM 20TH ST TO 3RD AVE
(Light the Night Walk)
Start: October 5, 8:00 a.m. End: October 5, 9:30 p.m.
ONGOING
11TH ST W CLOSED FROM HIGHWAY 7 TO CHAPPELL DR
(Patch paving)
Sections of the road will be closed for patch paving. Access to businesses & compost depot will be maintained via 22nd St W
Start: September 23, 9:00 a.m. End: October 14, 6:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE NB CLOSED FROM 110TH ST W TO GRAY AVE
(Phase 3: Streetscaping)
NB traffic accommodated in SB lanes. SB traffic detoured via Egbert Ave & Bryans Ave  
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: October 8, 6:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE S TO MCKINNON AVE S
(Water Main Lining)
Start: September 8, 8:00 a.m. End: October 8, 7:00 p.m.

33RD ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE Y N TO AVE W N
(Water main lining)
Two-way traffic set in WB lanes of 33rd St
Start: August 22, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 6:00 p.m.

AIRPORT DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM GATEWAY BLVD TO THE AIRPORT
(Roadway improvements)
Two-way traffic accommodated in SB lanes. 45th St W closed from Airport Dr to Koyl Ave
Start: August 20, 1:00 p.m. End: October 29, 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 on our saskatoon.ca homepage or subscribe to our Traffic Detour Service Alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

The City is pleased to announce that based on the results of the Bridging to Tomorrow Request for Qualifications (RFQ), three teams have been chosen to move on to the Request for Proposals (RFP) stage for the North Commuter Parkway and the Traffic Bridge Replacement Project.

“As the project comprises not just the initial design and construction, but the operation and maintenance of the projects for a 30 year term, the RFP is a very comprehensive undertaking,” says Dan Willems, the City’s Bridging to Tomorrow Project Manager. “The successful team from this stage of the procurement process will be chosen to partner with the City on this important project.”

Seven applicant teams responded to the RFQ. Following a comprehensive evaluation of the submissions, the teams that will participate in the RFP process, listed alphabetically, are:

Bridge City Infrastructure Group (Aecon Concessions, Bank of Nova Scotia, CH2M Hill Canada Ltd., Flatiron Constructors Canada Limited, Hatch Mott MacDonald Ltd., Hochtief PPP Solutions North America Inc., P. Machibroda Engineering Ltd., Volker Stevin Highways Ltd.)

Bridge City Partners (Acciona Concessions Canada, AECOM, DIF Infra 3 Canada,  Mainroad Holdings Ltd., Natixis, Pacer Projects Corp,

Graham Commuter Partners (ASL Paving, BBGI, Buckland & Taylor, Clifton, Gracorp Capital Partners LP, Graham Infrastructure, National Bank Financial, Tetra Tech)

The City's project team is currently working with its advisors to finalize the RFP document which will be released to the short-listed firms in December 2014.

Fall frenzy is in the air for both dogs and their owners.  With the weather starting to cool off it is a great time to get out and enjoy the seven active off-leash Dog Parks operated by the City of Saskatoon (City).  On Saturday, October 4, 2014, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the City and volunteer Dog Park Ambassadors invite everyone to the first annual “Scoop the Poop” event being held at all parks:

• Avalon - south end of Broadway Avenue;
• Briarwood - south of Wilson's Greenhouse on McOrmond  Drive;
• Caswell – next to Mayfair Outdoor Pool;
• Hampton Village - north on Range Road 3060, near the airport;
• Silverwood - access off Kinnear Avenue or the east end of Adilman Drive;
• Southwest - off Valley Road by the landfill; and
• Sutherland Beach - west of Central Avenue, north of Attridge Drive.

Come out and meet your Dog Park Ambassador, volunteers, and fellow dog lovers as you join together in keeping your Dog Park clean and welcoming for all visitors.  Refreshments and cleaning supplies provided.

With the increased use of Dog Parks, here are a few tips for being a responsible pet owner:

• Pick up after your dog;
• Dogs must stay ON LEASH in all areas of the city unless the area is clearly designated (signed) as an off-leash Dog Park;
• Dogs must be licensed to enjoy Dog Parks; and
• Please be considerate and courteous to other people and children enjoying the outdoors and keep in mind that not everyone is comfortable around dogs, even friendly ones.

For more information on the event or to see a map of the Dog Parks, please visit www.saskatoon.ca/go/dogparks.
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.
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