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Preston Avenue closed at Taylor Street on Saturday
May 9, 2025 - 9:16am
Preston Avenue will be closed at Taylor Street on Saturday, May 10, starting at 8:00 a.m. for a water access point repair. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take one day 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.
Cumberland Avenue closed between Hilliard and Taylor streets on Monday
May 9, 2025 - 8:30am
Cumberland Avenue will be closed between Hilliard and Taylor streets on Monday, May 12, starting at 9:00 a.m. for manhole repairs. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take one day 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.
Warman Road ramp to Circle Drive westbound closed for construction starting on Monday
May 9, 2025 - 8:00am
The Warman Road southbound ramp to Circle Drive westbound will be closed starting Monday, May 12, at 7:00 a.m. for curb construction and resurfacing. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take four to six weeks 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.
11th Street closed between Crescent and Lancaster boulevards on Saturday
May 9, 2025 - 7:30am
11th Street will be closed between Crescent and Lancaster boulevards on Saturday, May 10, starting at 10:00 a.m. for a catch basin repair. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take one day 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.
33rd Street closed between 6th and 7th avenues on Saturday
May 9, 2025 - 7:00am
33rd Street will be closed between 6th and 7th avenues on Saturday, May 10, starting at 7:00 a.m. for roadway patching. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take one day 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.
Spadina Crescent closed between Pembina Avenue to Pinehouse Drive on Saturday
May 9, 2025 - 6:30am
Spadina Crescent will be closed between Pembina Avenue and Pinehouse Drive on Saturday, May 10, starting at 7:00 a.m. for the Bridge City Duathlon. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the area. Restrictions are expected to be lifted after 1:00 p.m., 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.
Bus service to SaskTel Centre this weekend
May 9, 2025 - 6:00am
- 5:45 p.m.
- 6:25 p.m.
- 6:15 p.m.
- 6:55 p.m.
- 4:45 p.m.
- 5:25 p.m.
Saskatoon Transit will provide direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to SaskTel Centre for the following events this weekend:
Stars on Ice
Friday, May 9 at 7:00 p.m.
Buses depart at:
NLL Semifinal: Game 2
Saskatchewan Rush vs. Halifax Thunderbirds
Saturday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Buses depart at:
NLL Semifinal: Game 3 (if necessary)
Saskatchewan Rush vs. Halifax Thunderbirds
Sunday, May 11 at 6:00 p.m.
Buses depart at:
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.
Daily Road Report - May 9, 2025
May 8, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
RUTH ST E EB & WB DRIVING LANES CLOSED AT KELVIN AVE
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in parking lanes
Start: May 9, 8:00 a.m. End: May 9, 12:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT ADELAIDE ST E
(Sewer cleaning)
Start: May 9, 9:00 a.m. End: May 9, 1:00 p.m.
ONGOING
CUMBERLAND AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO ADELAIDE ST E
(Sidewalk repairs)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in SB lanes
Start: April 28, 7:00 a.m. End: May 9, 5:00 p.m.
FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ORBAN WAY
(Construction)
Start: May 5, 7:00 a.m. End: May 9, 5:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ASSINIBOINE DR TO CIRCLE DR E
(CNR pedestrian crossing)
Start: May 7, 7:00 a.m. End: May 11, 5:00 p.m.
RUSSELL RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM NORDSTRUM RD TO LENORE DR
(Concrete work)
Start: May 5, 7:00 a.m. End: May 11, 5:00 p.m.
BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Construction)
Start: March 17, 7:00 a.m. End: May 18, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 14TH ST E
(Concrete replacements)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in SB lanes
Start: May 5, 7:00 a.m. End: May 18, 5:00 p.m.
24TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO 5TH AVE N
(Construction)
Start: April 28, 9:00 a.m. End: May 21, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W SB SHOULDER CLOSED; SPEED REDUCTION FROM GLENWOOD AVE TO 33RD ST W
(Jersey barrier placement)
Start: April 28, 7:00 a.m. End: June 2, 4:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 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.
Daily Road Report - May 8, 2025
May 7, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
FAITHFULL AVE NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 52ND ST E TO FAITHFULL CRES
(Underground maintenance)
Start: May 8, 8:00 a.m. End: May 8, 12:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Manhole repair)
Start: May 8, 9:00 a.m. End: May 8, 12:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT WILLIS CRES
(Sewer inspections)
Start: May 8, 9:00 a.m. End: May 8, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
MARQUIS DR W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO THATCHER AVE
(Median concrete work)
Start: May 5, 7:00 a.m. End: May 8, 4:30 p.m.
AVE W S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO APPLEBY DR
(Drilling)
Start: May 5, 7:00 a.m. End: May 8, 5:00 p.m.
11TH ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE W S TO AVE U S
(Drilling)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes
Start: May 5, 7:00 a.m. End: May 8, 5:00 p.m.
AVE W S NB LANES CLOSED FROM DUDLEY ST TO 11TH ST W
(Drilling)
Start: May 5, 7:00 a.m. End: May 8, 5:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO ADELAIDE ST E
(Sidewalk repairs)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in SB lanes
Start: April 28, 7:00 a.m. End: May 9, 5:00 p.m.
FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ORBAN WAY
(Construction)
Start: May 5, 7:00 a.m. End: May 9, 5:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ASSINIBOINE DR TO CIRCLE DR E
(CNR pedestrian crossing)
Start: May 7, 7:00 a.m. End: May 11, 5:00 p.m.
RUSSELL RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM NORDSTRUM RD TO LENORE DR
(Concrete work)
Start: May 5, 7:00 a.m. End: May 11, 5:00 p.m.
24TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO 5TH AVE N
(Construction)
Start: April 28, 9:00 a.m. End: May 11, 5:00 p.m.
BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Construction)
Start: March 17, 7:00 a.m. End: May 18, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 14TH ST E
(Concrete replacements)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in SB lanes
Start: May 5, 7:00 a.m. End: May 18, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W SB SHOULDER CLOSED; SPEED REDUCTION FROM GLENWOOD AVE TO 33RD ST W
(Jersey barrier placement)
Start: April 28, 7:00 a.m. End: June 2, 4:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 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.
Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park will open on Sunday, May 11, 2025
May 7, 2025 - 1:00pm
Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park (945 Spadina Crescent East) will open for the season on Sunday, May 11, 2025.
Hours of operation are as follows:
May and June
Monday to Friday: 2:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
July to September 1
Daily: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Admission is $3.25 for a single ticket and $32.50 for a play pack (12 tickets). One ticket per ride is required for the Canpotex train, Ferris wheel and carousel. Children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Children under the age of 2 ride for free.
The children’s play area is free to enjoy and includes water spray features, sand play and a climbing area. The spray pad will open June 1, 2025 and operate daily from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Turn moments into memories and host your birthday party or corporate event at Nutrien Playland! Daytime and after-hours bookings are now being accepted for Playland Parties. There are also affordable rental options available for schools and daycares. Visit saskatoon.ca/playlandparties for all the details and to book now.
For more information about Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park, please visit saskatoon.ca/nutrienplayland.