News Releases
Sections of Central Avenue and connecting roadways are undergoing improvements including water and sewer upgrades, resurfacing, and water main lining. The work will entail full closures of the areas under construction and detour signage will be posted to reroute traffic.
These improvements were identified as part of the Building Better Roads plan and will help prepare the area roadways for the increased and changed traffic patterns expected following the opening of the North Commuter Parkway next year.
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
OFF RAMP FROM CIRCLE DR SB TO FAIRMONT DR CLOSED
(bridge repair)
Start: August 17, 9:00 a.m. End: August 17, 3:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB & WB MEDIAN & MIDDLE LANES CLOSED FROM AVE K N TO AVE K S
(manhole repair)
Start: August 17, 9:00 a.m. End: August 17, 4:00 p.m.
Lathey Outdoor Pool is closed for the season due to mechanical problems sustained from heavy rainfall on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. Extensive flooding in the basement where the mechanical equipment is located resulted in significant damage to the pumps. The City is working to assess the full extent of the damage and preparing a plan to fix all equipment so the pool will be ready to open for the 2018 season.
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CIRCLE DR W OFF RAMP TO FAIRMONT DR. CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO FAIRMONT DR
(bridge repair)
Start: August 16, 9:00 a.m. End: August 17, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
22ND ST W WB CLOSED FROM AVE H N TO AVE P N
(micro surfacing)
Two way traffic maintained in EB lanes.
Start: August 15, 7:00 p.m. End: August 16, 6:00 a.m.
The City is pleased to announce two new temporary artworks as part of the 2017 Placemaker Program.
We are the River, by Susan Shantz and Barbara Reimer of Saskatoon, is an art project that aims to highlight the vital connection between Saskatoon residents and the South Saskatchewan River. Photos of people holding statements about their personal and collective relationship with the river have been taken at various events throughout the summer and are currently being displayed on billboards in the downtown and Riversdale areas, as well as on social media.
Water and Waste stream crews have now isolated the water main break and stopped the leakage of water near Central Avenue and Garvie Road. There are no concerns about drinking water quality and no drinking water advisories have been issued.
Initial information indicates the disrupted line connects to the primary water main that crosses the river. Computer modelling of the system suggests any drop in pressure would have been relatively minor and experienced in the North and Northwest quadrants of Saskatoon on the west side of the river.
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
22ND ST W REDUCED TO SINGLE LANE TRAFFIC FROM AVE P S TO AVE W S
(manhole repair)
Start: August 15, 9:00 a.m. End: August 15, 4:00 p.m.
HIGHWAY 16 SPEED REDUCTION AT ZIMMERMAN RD
(final grading)
Start: August 15, 9:00 a.m. End: August 16, 5:00 p.m.
NIGHT WORK
Saskatoon Water has been dealing with an urgent situation in the Silverspring Neighbourhood.
A contractor working in the area punctured a water main near Central Avenue and Garvie Road which has resulted in significant localized flooding.
The break occurred around 1:00 p.m. Right now, City staff are on scene working to isolate and stop the break.
Residents and businesses in the northeast may experience low pressure or service interruption. Drivers and pedestrians are asked to avoid the area.
Beginning Monday, August 14, 2017, McClocklin Road between Claypool Drive and East Hampton Boulevard/Richardson Road will close for approximately 8 to 10 weeks while developers undertake utility installation and road reconstruction. The work is to accommodate the continued development of Hampton Village.
Road users looking to access Claypool Drive, will be detoured via Hampton Gate during construction. Current lane restrictions on Claypool Drive from McClocklin Road to Hampton Gate, due to gas line maintenance, are expected to end on Friday, September 8, 2017.
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
WANUSKEWIN RD SB LANES CLOSED FROM 71ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR E
(construction)
Start: August 14, 7:30 a.m. End: August 14, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO AVE B N
(hydrovacing)
Start: August 14, 9:00 a.m. End: August 14, 12:00 p.m.
