News Releases

SPADINA CRESCENT NORTHBOUND FROM AVENUE G TO AVENUE C, JUNE 28

Starting at 7:15 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, the Spadina Crescent northbound lanes between Avenue G and Avenue C will be closed for the Kids of Steel Triathlon. The restrictions are expected to be lifted by 1:00 p.m. that day.

VARIOUS RESTRICTIONS ALONG VALLEY ROAD AND CIRCLE DRIVE FOR SUBARU TRIATHLON, JUNE 29

Starting at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 29, the following road restrictions will be in place for the Subaru Triathlon event:

- Valley Road northbound median lane at Dundonald Avenue will be closed

- Valley Road to Circle Drive northbound loop will be closed

- Circle Drive westbound curb lane approaching Valley Road to 11th Street West will be closed

- 11th Street eastbound curb lane from Circle Drive to Dawes Avenue will be closed

Additional road restrictions will be in place along the triathlon route including Spadina Crescent and near the downtown area. 
The landfill entrance will not be affected. Motorists exiting the landfill and wanting to access Circle Drive northbound will be detoured across the river, turning around at Lorne Avenue. All restrictions are expected to be lifted by 12:00 p.m noon that day.
REMINDER: PRESTON AVENUE NORTHBOUND FROM 3RD STREET TO 8TH STREET, JUNE 27-JULY 2

Preston Avenue northbound lanes between 3rd Street and 8th Street continue to be closed for sanitary sewer upgrades. Two-way traffic will be accommodated in the southbound lanes. All restrictions are expected to be lifted by 6:00 p.m on July 2.
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! Find traffic detour information on our website at www.saskatoon.ca/go/traffic. You can also follow us on Twitter @cityofsaskatoon and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

The City of Saskatoon’s (City) Recreation & Sport Division reminds residents that the last day to take advantage of the special Family Fun Pack promotion is Monday, June 30, 2014. 
Family Fun Packs provide more than 25% off family admissions to the City’s most popular attractions, including:
• three Leisure Centre passes; 
• three outdoor pool passes;
• one Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo pass; and
• two indoor rink passes.
Family Fun Packs are available for purchase for the discounted price of $100, plus GST, ($137 value) at any of the six indoor Leisure Centres (Cosmo Civic Centre, Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre, Lakewood Civic Centre, Lawson Civic Centre, Saskatoon Field House and Shaw Centre).
For more information on Family Fun Packs and more, please visit www.saskatoon.ca/go/leisure.
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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For Release: Friday, June 27, 2014

As of this morning, Friday, June 27, 2014, the Saskatoon Fire Department has reopened the Public Boat Launch. River levels are once again going down, reducing the risk associated with using the river for boating activities. Current river levels are 1000 cubic metres per second (m³/s) and are expected to continue to go down.

Saskatoon Fire Department advises residents to exercise extreme care and caution around the river throughout this period of elevated water levels.  

The 10-day forecast for stream flows and any other relevant updates are posted to the Water Security Agency’s (WSA) website at wsask.ca.

In an emergency, call 9-1-1.

OVERNIGHT ROAD RESTRICTIONS ON 51ST STREET, JUNE 26-27

To minimize the impact to traffic and inconvenience to businesses in the area the work has been scheduled to take place between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Tonight the following restrictions will be in place for road resurfacing:

- 51st Street westbound curb and centre lanes from Millar Avenue to Miners Avenue will be closed.

- 51st Street eastbound curb and centre lanes from the 1st Avenue intersection to Millar Avenue will be closed.

The restrictions are expected to be lifted by 7:00 a.m. on Friday, June 27.  All lanes will be open during the day.

REMINDER: IDYLWYLD DRIVE BETWEEN CIRCLE DRIVE SOUTH OVERPASS AND RUTH STREET, JUNE 26-28

Idylwyld Drive northbound will continue to be restricted to one lane from the Circle Drive South overpass to Ruth Street until 9:00 a.m. on Friday, June 27. Idylwyld Drive southbound will be restricted to one lane from Ruth Street to the Circle Drive South overpass from 9:00 a.m. June 27 until 9:00 a.m. on June 28.

Crews are working around-the-clock to minimize the impact on traffic.

REMINDER: IDYLWYLD DRIVE SOUTHBOUND, JUNE 26-27

The Idylwyld Drive southbound curb (outside) lane from 25th Street to 24th Street continues to be closed while crews carry out streetscaping work. One lane will remain open to traffic. The road is expected to reopen by 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 27.

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! Find traffic detour information on our website at www.saskatoon.ca/go/traffic. You can also follow us on Twitter @cityofsaskatoon and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

The City of Saskatoon today unveiled a new interactive map to help drivers plan in advance to avoid road restrictions and traffic delays this road construction season. The map enables users to pinpoint the exact location of work zones using GPS technology and get the latest information, schedules and timelines for each project.

“A better commute is just a click away,” says Colleen McKee, Transportation and Utilities Communications and Marketing Manager for the City of Saskatoon. “This interactive online tool for desktop and mobile devices should make it easier for motorists to map their commutes ahead of time, making the trip easier and less frustrating.” Find the map on Saskatoon.ca under Check This Out! or click on the Building Better Roads link for the latest updates.

McKee says the new map is one in a series of initiatives the City has undertaken to help drivers navigate this year’s extensive and wide-ranging road construction. For the latest information on road closures and restrictions, motorists can visit Saskatoon.ca and subscribe for Traffic Detour Service Alerts, connect with the City of Saskatoon on Twitter (#betterroadsYXE) and Facebook (Saskatoon City News) and view the latest public service announcements posted on the City’s website.

“With over $50 million being invested in road-related work this season, road restrictions, closures and detours will be the norm,” McKee says. “We are committed to finding new ways of helping residents and visitors move through our city safely and as efficiently as possible.”

Know before you go! Find traffic detour information on our website at www.saskatoon.ca/go/traffic. You can also follow us on Twitter @cityofsaskatoon and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.