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Weekend Road Report - May 6-7, 2023
May 5, 2023 - 2:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM PEMBINA AVE TO PINEHOUSE DR
(Bridge City Duathlon)
Start: May 6, 6:00 a.m. End: May 6, 1:00 p.m.
2ND AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Sewer lining)
Start: May 6, 6:00 a.m. End: May 6, 10:00 a.m.
2ND AVE N NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 26TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Sewer lining)
Start: May 6, 7:00 a.m. End: May 6, 7:00 p.m.
33RD ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE P S TO VALENS DR
(Catch basin replacements)
Start: May 6, 8:00 a.m. End: May 7, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR WB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM BOTTOMLEY AVE N TO CLARENCE AVE N
(Pole replacement)
Start: May 7, 6:00 a.m. End: May 7, 7:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ISABELLA ST W TO HILLIARD ST W
(Guardrail repair)
Start: May 7, 7:00 a.m. End: May 7, 8:00 a.m.
20TH ST W EB & WB MEDIAN & CURB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE N S TO AVE O S
(Roadway patching)
Start: May 7, 7:00 a.m. End: May 7, 3:00 p.m.
AVE W S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 17TH ST W TO 18TH ST W
(Roadway patching)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the NB lanes
Start: May 7, 7:00 a.m. End: May 7, 5:30 p.m.
1ST AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 26TH ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: May 7, 7:00 a.m. End: May 7, 9:00 p.m.
33RD ST E WB LANES CLOSED AT IDYLWYLD DR N
(Hydrovacing)
Start: May 7, 8:00 a.m. End: May 7, 12:00 p.m.
4TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Battle of Atlantic Parade)
Start: May 7, 8:00 a.m. End: May 7, 1:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM RUTH ST E TO BUTE ST
(Guardrail repair)
Start: May 7, 8:00 a.m. End: May 7, 5:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
CIRCLE DR W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM AVE C N TO AIRPORT DR
(Median sweeping)
Start: May 7, 8:00 p.m. End: May 8, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
BALTZAN BLVD ROAD CLOSED AT HORNER CRES
(Building construction)
Start: April 17, 7:00 a.m. End: May 12, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO 4TH AVE N
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: May 1, 7:00 a.m. End: May 25, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD SPEED REDUCTION FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Topsoil Stripping)
Start: November 19, 9:00 a.m. End: June 2, 4:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WARMAN RD
(Bridge Rehab)
Two-Way traffic will be maintained across the Bridge. Max Load width is 4.5m
Start: February 28, 6:00 a.m. End: June 10, 7:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM TEMPERANCE ST TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Construction)
Start: May 1, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 5:00 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.
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Days Update
May 5, 2023 - 11:30am
- Household paint, batteries and electronics can be dropped off at all SARCAN depot locations.
- Used oil, antifreeze, and containers can be dropped off at a SARRC EcoCentre.
- Visit this website for other drop-off events taking place around Saskatoon.
With spring cleaning in full effect, we know many of you are eager to dispose of your household hazardous waste (HHW) safely. An outdated HHW drop-off post appeared in error on the City’s website. A drop-off event at the Civic Operations Centre is not taking place today, May 5.
The City is in the process of finalizing procurement details for HHW Drop-off Days for the 2023 season. An update will be available after Monday, May 15.
Other options for disposal of common HHW material:
A complete list of acceptable items and unacceptable items is available at saskatoon.ca/hazardouswaste.
Downtown terminal Rehabilitation – May 8-14
May 5, 2023 - 11:00am
Attention all Saskatoon Transit users!
Please be aware the Downtown Transit Terminal will undergo a short-term construction project from May 8-14, 2023. The rehabilitation work aims to fix the structural deficiencies of the road surface and missing sections of curb at the terminal.
The project has been scheduled in May to minimize the impact on transit riders and residents. The terminal will be moved along 3rd Avenue from 23rd Street to 24th Street with minimal effects on transit service and schedules. Wayfinding will be available to help locate transfers and buses, and transit staff will be on hand to assist.
Please note the sidewalks on both sides of the existing terminal will stay open, and the Transit Customer Service Centre will maintain regular hours of operation. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to make improvements.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at transit.services@saskatoon.ca or 306.975.3100. Thank you for your cooperation and support.
Spadina Crescent closed between Pembina Avenue and Pinehouse Drive on Saturday
May 5, 2023 - 9:00am
Spadina Crescent will be closed between Pembina Avenue and Pinehouse Drive on Saturday, May 6, at 6:00 a.m. for the Bridge City Duathlon. Ravine Drive will be closed between Assiniboine Drive and Spadina Crescent during this event. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the special event site. This event is expected to take seven hours to complete, barring any unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
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.
33rd Street closed between Avenue P and Valens Drive starting Saturday
May 5, 2023 - 8:00am
33rd Street will be closed between Avenue P and Valens Drive on Saturday, May 6, at 9:00 a.m. for catch basin repair work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this project. This work is expected to take two days to complete, barring any unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
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.
4th Avenue closed between 23rd and 24th streets on Sunday
May 5, 2023 - 7:00am
4th Avenue will be closed between 23rd and 24th streets on Sunday, May 7, at 8:00 a.m. for the Battle of the Atlantic Parade. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the event zone. This event is expected to take five hours 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.
Daily Road Report - May 5, 2023
May 4, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
LORNE AVE NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT RUTH ST E
(Bridge maintenance)
Start: May 5, 7:00 a.m. End: May 5, 1:00 p.m.
4TH AVE N SB LANES REDUCED AT 26TH ST E
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: May 5, 9:00 a.m. End: May 5, 3:00 p.m.
3RD AVE N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT 26TH ST E
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: May 5, 9:00 a.m. End: May 5, 3:00 p.m.
33RD ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE I N TO AVE K N
(Catch basin work)
Start: May 5, 9:00 a.m. End: May 5, 5:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
VICTORIA BRIDGE CLOSED FROM 11TH ST E TO SPADINA CRES E
(Bridge cleaning)
Start: May 4, 8:00 p.m. End: May 5, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
2ND AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Vault construction)
Start: May 1, 7:00 a.m. End: May 5, 5:00 p.m.
BALTZAN BLVD ROAD CLOSED AT HORNER CRES
(Building construction)
Start: April 17, 7:00 a.m. End: May 12, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO 4TH AVE N
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: May 1, 7:00 a.m. End: May 25, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WARMAN RD
(Bridge Rehab)
Two-Way traffic will be maintained across the Bridge. Max Load width is 4.5m
Start: February 28, 6:00 a.m. End: June 10, 7:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM TEMPERANCE ST TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Construction)
Start: May 1, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 5:00 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.
Resurfacing major Saskatoon roads; Downtown water main replacements this summer
May 4, 2023 - 1:30pm
Some of Saskatoon’s most travelled roads are scheduled for major upgrades this summer. Construction projects will include resurfacing the west bound lanes of Circle Drive North between Millar Avenue and Alberta Avenue, and resurfacing sections of Preston Avenue between Preston Crossing and 8th Street.
“There are several areas of Preston Avenue that are in rough shape and in need of new asphalt,” says Terry Schmidt, General Manager of Transportation and Construction. “We’ll also get to Wanuskewin Road to resurface both sides between 71st Street and Penner Road.”
Many roads will be completely resurfaced following water main replacements. Replacing the decades old water mains with durable PVC piping will continue in several areas of Saskatoon, including Downtown.
“Downtown water main replacement work will happen in phases throughout the summer and fall to avoid closing several blocks at the same time, starting with 22nd Street East between 3rd Avenue and 4th Avenue.”
About $67.19 million is earmarked for road and bridge construction and maintenance in 2023. One of the most significant construction zones is already set up on the Circle Drive North Bridge where crews are now two months into a nine-month long rehabilitation project. Sidewalk repairs and annual street maintenance programs like street sweeping, pothole and utility cut repairs, and line painting are now underway or about to start.
Also, this month, the Saskatoon Transit Downtown Terminal will be undergoing road and sidewalk work. For approximately one week, the Terminal will temporarily move to 3rd Avenue North, in front of City Hall. Bus stop locations will be marked in advance.
Saskatoon Light & Power (SL&P) is already working Downtown, upgrading the underground electrical vault on the west side of 2nd Avenue between 21st Street and 22nd Street. Work began in late April and is scheduled for completion by mid-June. This is a cornerstone project that will allow SL&P to proceed with additional electrical renewal projects to update Downtown power infrastructure.
Despite some street closures due to construction, Schmidt says Downtown businesses will remain open and accessible by sidewalk.
“There will be pedestrian and traffic detours Downtown and throughout the city all summer. We thank residents for their patience and are asking everyone to respect work zones.”
For more information on current and future construction, please visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
33rd Street closed between Avenue K and Avenue I on Friday
May 4, 2023 - 11:30am
33rd Street will be closed between Avenue K and Avenue I on Friday, May 5, at 9:00 a.m. for catch basin replacement work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this project. This work is expected to take one day to complete, barring any unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
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.
Street crews renew city streets with pothole repairs and line painting
May 4, 2023 - 10:15am
City and contractor crews are out in full force sweeping along priority streets, with residential street sweeping starting next week. Work has also begun on repairing potholes and renewing durable line markings.
Pothole and Utility Cut Repairs
Crews are repairing potholes across the city, beginning with potholes in driving lanes along high-traffic priority streets. With the increase in temperatures, temporary cold-mix filled potholes are now being repaired permanently with hot-mix asphalt.
Please report potholes on the interactive Report a Pothole Map. To report emergency pothole locations, please phone our Customer Care Centre immediately at 306-975-2476.
Repairs to roads start next week at locations where the road was cut to access underground utilities. These cuts are bladed to keep the gravel smooth until the paving crew repairs it.
Line and Crosswalk Painting
Line and crosswalk painting is underway to keep drivers in line during their daily commute. Line painting crews paint approximately 800 kilometers of lane lines and 1,200 crosswalks, two to three times per year, depending on weather and durability.
When encountering a line painting crew on the road, please stay behind the pilot truck that follows the painting truck. The paint needs a few seconds to dry, and the operator of the truck has a limited field of view and may not see a vehicle or person in their blind spot.
For more information, visit our Road Maintenance and Repair page.