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Bus service to Blades vs Wheat Kings
March 18, 2026 - 6:00am
- 5:45 p.m.
- 6:25 p.m.
Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Brandon Wheat Kings at SaskTel Centre on Wednesday, March 18, at 7:00 p.m. is available at the following times:
Post-event drop-off is at the downtown terminal and regular fares apply ($3.00 per trip). Fare can be purchased on your mobile phone using either the TGo or transit app, transfers and passes are also accepted. Typically, buses arrive onsite 30 minutes prior to the end of the event.
Plan your trip to events at SaskTel Centre on Route 333 using the Transit app up to two weeks in advance. Check out the Transit+ feature to help make connections that combine Transit with OnDemand Transit, riide, and Uber. Download the Transit app from the Apple Store or Google Play.
Transit service times for special events at SaskTel Centre and other popular destinations can always be found at SaskatoonTransit.ca/plan-my-trip/popular-destinations. Experience the convenience of using Saskatoon Transit to attend all your favourite events.
University Bridge traffic restrictions lifted
March 17, 2026 - 4:50pm
Repairs to the damaged sanitary sewer pipe under the University Bridge are now complete. Normal operation of the wastewater system has resumed. Road restrictions are being removed with all vehicle lanes open for this evening.
On Wednesday morning (March 18, 2026) after rush hour, there will be a short-duration restriction required for the westbound curb lane for City crews to safely remove the temporary bypass pipe that is currently on the north walkway. Barring unforeseen circumstances, the pedestrian walkway and all vehicle lanes are expected to be open for normal traffic flow by early Wednesday afternoon.
Join Saskatoon Transit to celebrate Transit Worker Appreciation Day on March 18
March 17, 2026 - 3:30pm
March 18 is Transit Worker Appreciation Day, a yearly occasion to recognize and thank all transit workers for their hard work and dedication in keeping Canada's public transit systems running.
Saskatoon Transit serves thousands of residents daily in all weather, thanks to the dedication of the entire team. From operators on the road to maintenance crews, planners, administration, and customer service staff, every member plays a key role in keeping our city moving.
The Saskatoon Transit management team proudly celebrates Transit Worker Appreciation Day and invites everyone to thank all the transit workers who connect our community.
You can participate by expressing gratitude to through acts of kindness, such as saying thank you, writing kind messages, or sharing positive experiences on social media using the hashtag #ThanksTransit.
While Transit Worker Appreciation Day is set to recognize transit workers, showing gratitude and appreciation for their hard work is encouraged throughout the year. Small acts of kindness and recognition can go a long way.
For more information, visit saskatoontransit.ca.
Daily Road Report - March 18, 2026
March 17, 2026 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
WARMAN RD NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED AT HAZEN ST
(Traffic signal installations)
Start: March 18, 9:00 a.m. End: March 18, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
COLLEGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM UNIVERSITY DR TO SPADINA CRES E
(Sewer maintenance)
Start: March 9, 7:00 a.m. End: March 19, 5:00 p.m.
HIGHWAY 11 NB MEDIAN & CENTER LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR OVERPASS
(Overpass repairs)
Start: March 17, 11:00 a.m. End: April 7, 8:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DRIVE EB CURB LANE AND ACCELERATION LANE CLOSED AT HIGHWAY 11 OVERPASS
(Overpass repairs)
Start: March 6, 7:00 a.m. End: April 30, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(SL&P work)
Start: March 9, 9:00 a.m. End: June 5, 5:30 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Correction: 7th Street closed between Argyle Avenue and Early Drive starting Wednesday
March 17, 2026 - 1:30pm
7th Street will be closed between Argyle Avenue and Early Drive starting Wednesday, March 18, at 8:00 a.m. for a connection replacement. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the area. This project is expected to take two days to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
City taking action during pothole and spring melt season
March 17, 2026 - 9:00am
As temperatures begin to climb and snow starts to melt, residents may see water collecting on streets and in back lanes across Saskatoon. Some temporary ponding is expected during the spring thaw, but the City is actively monitoring conditions and responding where drainage problems occur.
Crews are continuing to remove snow piles from priority streets. Although warmer weather naturally reduces snowbanks, removing them now helps limit excessive water buildup, collects remaining sand and debris, and allows streets to dry sooner. This also allows street sweeping operations to begin earlier, which helps reduce spring dust.
City crews are also monitoring locations that are more prone to drainage issues and are clearing key drainage routes in advance. A gradual melt typically reduces the likelihood of flooding, but when temperatures remain above freezing overnight, drainage problems can appear more quickly and crews may be responding to a higher number of calls.
If residents notice water pooling on their street and believe a catch basin may be blocked, they are encouraged to check whether it is covered by snow or ice. If it is safe to do so, clearing the obstruction can help water drain more effectively. If residents are unable to clear it, they should contact the City’s Customer Care Centre at 306-975-2476, or report water ponding or flooding on the City’s Drainage Issue webform. Crews prioritize calls where flooding threatens property, affects busy intersections or crosswalks, or interferes with vehicle traffic.
The spring thaw also exposes potholes that developed over winter. Residents who see potholes can report them quickly using the City’s Report-a-Pothole online map. Temporary repairs using cold-mix asphalt are underway on priority streets. Permanent repairs with hot-mix asphalt begin once asphalt plants reopen in the spring.
Back lanes may also become uneven and muddy as frost leaves the ground. While this can make lanes difficult to navigate, grading crews cannot smooth them until the surface dries enough to support heavy equipment without causing additional damage. Once conditions improve, crews will begin grading back lanes throughout the city.
Residents can help reduce issues around their homes by making sure drainage paths are clear, directing meltwater away from buildings, and coordinating with neighbours when necessary.
More information about spring melt preparations is available at saskatoon.ca/springmelt.
Daily Road Report - March 17, 2026
March 16, 2026 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
IDYLWYLD DR N NB CENTER LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Storm main inspection)
Start: March 17, 9:00 a.m. End: March 17, 3:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB CENTER LANE CLOSED AT 24TH ST E
(Storm main inspection)
Start: March 17, 9:00 a.m. End: March 17, 3:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN LANE & SB LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED AT 25TH ST W
(Storm main inspection)
Start: March 17, 9:00 a.m. End: March 17, 3:00 p.m.
HIGHWAY 11 NB MEDIAN & CENTER LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR OVERPASS
(Overpass repairs)
Start: March 17, 11:00 a.m. End: April 7, 8:00 p.m.
ONGOING
CIRCLE DRIVE EB CURB LANE AND ACCELERATION LANE CLOSED AT HIGHWAY 11 OVERPASS
(Overpass repairs)
Start: March 6, 7:00 a.m. End: April 30, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(SL&P work)
Start: March 9, 9:00 a.m. End: June 5, 5:30 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Saskatoon Transit spring service changes – Check your routes!
March 16, 2026 - 9:30am
- Route 4 City Centre: Adjusted run times and increased frequency between the downtown and Nelson Rd/Lowe Rd weeknights and weekend service.
- Route 27 Silverspring: Improved frequency of service on weeknights and all day Saturday and Sunday to every 40 mins. Re-assigned evening service in Evergreen to Route 43.
- Route 43 Evergreen: Introduced weeknights service and weekends with extended service hours and more frequency.
- Route 44 Willowgrove and Route 45 Arbor Creek: Adjusted run times during weeknight and weekend service for more reliability.
Saskatoon Transit is implementing route changes in effect March 29, 2026 to improve overall network performance, better align with future Link rapid transit plans, and respond to ongoing schedule adherence challenges. Service changes are introduced four times each year.
These updates respond to rider feedback, ridership levels and changing traffic patterns:
Visit saskatoontransit.ca or use your favourite trip planning app to see how your route is affected. Contact Saskatoon Transit Customer Service at transit.services@saskatoon.ca and call 306-975-3100 or stop by the Downtown terminal for printed schedules and maps.
CORRECTION: Highway 11 northbound traffic restrictions in place starting Tuesday for overpass repairs
March 13, 2026 - 4:31pm
Traffic restrictions will be in place for the northbound lanes of Highway 11 that pass under the Circle Drive overpass due to repairs following an over-height vehicle impact on March 5. Repairs will begin on Tuesday, March 17.
Northbound traffic on Highway 11 will be reduced to one lane for the duration of the repairs. Highway 16 eastbound traffic will remain reduced to a single lane until repairs are completed. All ramps on the overpass will remain open. Drivers are encouraged to keep traffic moving by maintaining the posted speed limit when possible.
This project is expected to take four weeks to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Highway 11 northbound traffic restrictions in place starting Tuesday for overpass repairs
March 13, 2026 - 3:30pm
Traffic restrictions will be in place for the northbound lanes of Highway 11 that pass under the Circle Drive overpass due to repairs following an over-height vehicle impact on March 5. Repairs will begin on Tuesday, March 17. Northbound traffic on Highway 11 will be reduced to one lane for the duration of the repairs. Highway 16 eastbound traffic will remain reduced to a single lane until repairs are completed. All ramps on the overpass will remain open. Drivers are encouraged to keep traffic moving by maintaining the posted speed limit when possible.
This project is expected to take four weeks to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.