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Victoria Avenue closed at 7th Street on Monday
July 18, 2025 - 7:30am
Victoria Avenue will be closed at 7th Street on Monday, July 21, starting at 12:30 p.m. for construction. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take one hour 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.
Circle Drive ramp to Valley Road southbound closed starting Monday
July 18, 2025 - 7:00am
The Circle Drive ramp to Valley Road southbound will be closed starting Monday, July 21, at 7:00 p.m. for inspections. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take one night 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.
7th Avenue closed between Balmoral Street and Warman Road on Sunday
July 18, 2025 - 6:30am
7th Avenue will be closed between Balmoral Street and Warman Road on Sunday, July 20, starting at 8:00 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.
Circle Drive eastbound ramps to Warman Road closed on Sunday
July 18, 2025 - 6:00am
The Circle Drive eastbound ramps to Warman Road northbound and southbound will be closed on Sunday, July 20, starting at 7:00 a.m. for Saskatoon Light & Power work. 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.
8th Street closed between McOrmond Drive and Wess Road starting Friday evening
July 17, 2025 - 3:30pm
8th Street will be closed between McOrmond Drive and Wess Road starting Friday, July 18, at 6:00 p.m. for paving. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. 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.
Daily Road Report - July 18, 2025
July 17, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
MARQUIS DR W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM THATCHER AVE TO IDYLWYLD DR N
(Road resurfacing)
Start: July 18, 7:00 a.m. End: July 18, 3:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 33RD ST W
(Minor bridge maintenance)
Start: July 18, 9:00 a.m. End: July 18, 3:00 p.m.
MCCORMACK RD EB LANES CLOSED AT NEEDHAM CRES
(Roadway patching)
Start: July 18, 9:00 a.m. End: July 18, 3:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT ASSINIBOINE DR
(Crosswalk work)
Start: July 18, 10:00 a.m. End: July 18, 5:00 p.m.
NIGHT WORK
8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO WESS RD
(Paving)
Start: July 18, 6:00 p.m. End: July 20, 6:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM KENSINGTON BLVD TO HART RD
(Paving)
Start: July 18, 7:00 p.m. End: July 19, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
IDYLWYLD DR N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 39TH ST W TO 45TH ST E
(Median washing)
Start: July 17, 7:00 p.m. End: July 18, 5:00 a.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB AND CENTER LANE CLOSED FROM ASSINIBOINE DR TO CIRCLE DR E
(Link construction and CNR pedestrian crossing)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: July 18, 8:00 a.m.
WARMAN RD SB RAMP CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Resurfacing and curb construction)
Start: May 12, 7:00 a.m. End: July 18, 8:00 a.m.
BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Building construction)
Start: June 2, 7:00 a.m. End: July 18, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM ONTARIO AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Link platform construction)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 18, 5:00 p.m.
BOYCHUK DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO BRIARWOOD RD
(Sidewalk construction)
Start: July 16, 7:00 a.m. End: July 18, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E EB LANES & WB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED AT 3RD AVE N
(Water main & catch basin work)
Start: July 16, 9:00 a.m. End: July 18, 5:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM REVER RD TO CENTRAL AVE
(Link construction)
Start: July 17, 7:00 a.m. End: July 19, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT AVE J N
(Construction)
Start: July 17, 9:00 a.m. End: July 19, 5:00 p.m.
RUSSELL RD NB LANES CLOSED FROM WAKABAYASHI CRES TO CHOMYN CRES
(Concrete work)
Start: July 11, 7:00 a.m. End: July 20, 5:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB & WB CURB LANES CLOSED AT REVER RD
(Link platform construction)
Start: July 1, 7:00 a.m. End: July 20, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Hudson's Block Party)
Start: July 15, 6:00 p.m. End: July 20, 7:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB & MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO HAZEN ST
(Link platform construction)
Start: July 2, 7:00 a.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO QUEBEC AVE
(Water main maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: June 19, 7:00 a.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE ROAD CLOSED AT 14TH ST
(Sewer work and resurfacing)
Start: June 18, 7:00 a.m. End: July 25, 5:00 p.m.
3RD AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: July 7, 7:00 a.m. End: July 27, 5:00 p.m.
24TH ST E WB LANES & EB MEDIAN & CURB LANES CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE N TO 1ST AVE N
(Sanitary connection)
Start: July 14, 7:00 a.m. End: July 27, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S NB MEDIAN & CURB LANES CLOSED FROM ARMISTICE WAY TO TAYLOR ST E
(Link platform construction)
Start: July 14, 7:00 a.m. End: July 27, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM 11TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: July 14, 7:00 a.m. End: July 27, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 9TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Link platform construction)
Start: July 14, 7:00 a.m. End: August 4, 5:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Flood control strategy)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 5:00 p.m.
7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM OSBORNE ST TO 33RD ST E
(Water main project)
Start: July 2, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 7:00 a.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(New road construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 5:00 p.m
BROADWAY AVE BROADWAY BRIDGE CLOSED FROM 12TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Start: May 11, 7:00 p.m. End: October (Date TBA)
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 - July 17, 2025
July 16, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
7TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT CONN AVE
(Roadway patching)
Start: July 17, 7:00 a.m. End: July 17, 3:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM REVER RD TO CENTRAL AVE
(Link construction)
Start: July 17, 7:00 a.m. End: July 19, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO HILLIARD ST E
(Utility cut patching)
Start: July 17, 9:00 a.m. End: July 17, 3:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT KELVIN AVE
(Sewer main lining)
Start: July 17, 9:00 a.m. End: July 17, 3:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT AVE J N
(Construction)
Start: July 17, 9:00 a.m. End: July 19, 5:00 p.m.
NIGHT WORK
22ND ST W EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM BETTS AVE TO HART RD
(Resurfacing)
Start: July 17, 7:00 p.m. End: July 17, 6:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 39TH ST W TO 45TH ST E
(Median washing)
Start: July 17, 7:00 p.m. End: July 18, 5:00 a.m.
ONGOING
22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM BETTS AVE TO HART RD
(Road resurfacing)
Start: July 16, 7:00 p.m. End: July 17, 6:00 a.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB AND CENTER LANE CLOSED FROM ASSINIBOINE DR TO CIRCLE DR E
(Link construction and CNR pedestrian crossing)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: July 17, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST W EB LANES & WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM AVE K N TO AVE M N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: June 17, 7:00 a.m. End: July 17, 5:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB RAMP CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Resurfacing and curb construction)
Start: May 12, 7:00 a.m. End: July 16, 5:00 p.m.
BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Building construction)
Start: June 2, 7:00 a.m. End: July 18, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM ONTARIO AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Link platform construction)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 18, 5:00 p.m.
BOYCHUK DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO BRIARWOOD RD
(Sidewalk construction)
Start: July 16, 7:00 a.m. End: July 18, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E EB LANES & WB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED AT 3RD AVE N
(Water main & catch basin work)
Start: July 16, 9:00 a.m. End: July 18, 5:00 p.m.
RUSSELL RD NB LANES CLOSED FROM WAKABAYASHI CRES TO CHOMYN CRES
(Concrete work)
Start: July 11, 7:00 a.m. End: July 20, 5:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB & WB CURB LANES CLOSED AT REVER RD
(Link platform construction)
Start: July 1, 7:00 a.m. End: July 20, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Hudson's Block Party)
Start: July 15, 6:00 p.m. End: July 20, 7:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB & MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO HAZEN ST
(Link platform construction)
Start: July 2, 7:00 a.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO QUEBEC AVE
(Water main maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: June 19, 7:00 a.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE ROAD CLOSED AT 14TH ST
(Sewer work and resurfacing)
Start: June 18, 7:00 a.m. End: July 25, 5:00 p.m.
3RD AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: July 7, 7:00 a.m. End: July 27, 5:00 p.m.
24TH ST E WB LANES & EB MEDIAN & CURB LANES CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE N TO 1ST AVE N
(Sanitary connection)
Start: July 14, 7:00 a.m. End: July 27, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S NB MEDIAN & CURB LANES CLOSED FROM ARMISTICE WAY TO TAYLOR ST E
(Link platform construction)
Start: July 14, 7:00 a.m. End: July 27, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM 11TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: July 14, 7:00 a.m. End: July 27, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 9TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Link platform construction)
Start: July 14, 7:00 a.m. End: August 4, 5:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Flood control strategy)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 5:00 p.m.
7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM OSBORNE ST TO 33RD ST E
(Water main project)
Start: July 2, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 7:00 a.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(New road construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 5:00 p.m
BROADWAY AVE BROADWAY BRIDGE CLOSED FROM 12TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Start: May 11, 7:00 p.m. End: October (Date TBA)
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 Zoo Hosts Weeklong BEAR-thday Celebration for Mistaya and Koda
July 16, 2025 - 9:00am
- BEAR-thday Card Station: Stop by to sign a giant birthday card for Mistaya and Koda at the Kinsmen Bear Habitat.
- Interpretive Cart: From 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., explore grizzly bear facts and displays hosted by the Saskatoon Zoo Society.
- Keeper Talks: Join zookeepers at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. daily for engaging sessions on grizzly bear care and conservation.
- Scavenger Hunt: Follow the grizzly bear-themed clues to learn fun facts about grizzlies and find other amazing animals around the zoo.
- Zoo Gift Shop Specials: Enjoy 20% off all merchandise.
- Zoo Café Specials: Grab a bite with the Teddy Bear Picnic Lunch Special — proceeds benefit Saskatoon Zoo Society educational programs.
- Special Presentation (10:30 a.m.): Zoo Manager Jeff Mitchell will share stories about Mistaya and Koda’s journey at the Saskatoon Zoo, along with exciting updates on plans for their future habitat. Special enrichment activities, created by the zookeeping team, will be organized for the bears.
- Birthday Cake & Timbits (11:00 a.m.): Guests can enjoy a sweet treat while celebrating with Mistaya and Koda.
The Saskatoon Zoo is throwing a “BEAR-thday” party from July 21 to 27 to celebrate a major milestone for grizzly bears Mistaya and Koda, who are turning 20 years old this year!
Families are invited to join in a full week of fun and educational activities at the Kinsmen Bear Habitat.
Educational Activities and Specials: July 21 - 27
BEAR-thday Bash: Wednesday, July 23
“This is a wonderful opportunity for the community to celebrate two incredible animals who have touched the hearts of so many,” said Zoo Manager Jeff Mitchell. “We’re excited to share their story, offer fun family activities, and look ahead to what’s next for Mistaya and Koda.”
Visit saskatoon.ca/zoo for full event details.
Clarence Avenue closed between Taylor and Hilliard streets on Thursday
July 16, 2025 - 6:00am
Clarence Avenue will be closed between Taylor and Hilliard streets on Thursday, July 17, starting at 9:00 a.m. for utility cut 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.
Daily Road Report - July 16, 2025
July 15, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
BOYCHUK DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO BRIARWOOD RD
(Sidewalk construction)
Start: July 16, 7:00 a.m. End: July 18, 5:00 p.m.
11TH ST W EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM AVE T S TO AVE R S
(Underground maintenance)
Start: July 16, 9:00 a.m. End: July 16, 3:00 p.m.
ACADIA DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM HIGHBURY PL TO HIGHLANDS CRES
(Roadway patching)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in SB lanes
Start: July 16, 9:00 a.m. End: July 16, 3:00 p.m.
25TH ST E EB LANES & WB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED AT 3RD AVE N
(Water main & catch basin work)
Start: July 16, 9:00 a.m. End: July 18, 5:00 p.m.
NIGHT WORK
22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM BETTS AVE TO HART RD
(Road resurfacing)
Start: July 16, 7:00 p.m. End: July 17, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
22ND ST W EB LEFT TURN & MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM BETTS AVE TO HART RD
(Road resurfacing)
Start: July 15, 7:00 p.m. End: July 16, 6:00 a.m.
8TH ST E WB CURB LANE AT BOYCHUK DR
(Link station construction)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 16, 4:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM REVER RD TO FORESTRY FARM PARK DR
(Link station construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes
Start: July 15, 7:00 a.m. End: July 16, 5:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM PRINCESS ST TO KING ST
(Construction)
Start: July 15, 3:00 p.m. End: July 16, 5:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB AND CENTER LANE CLOSED FROM ASSINIBOINE DR TO CIRCLE DR E
(Link construction and CNR pedestrian crossing)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: July 16, 5:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB RAMP CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Resurfacing and curb construction)
Start: May 12, 7:00 a.m. End: July 16, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST W EB LANES & WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM AVE K N TO AVE M N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: June 17, 7:00 a.m. End: July 17, 5:00 p.m.
BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Building construction)
Start: June 2, 7:00 a.m. End: July 18, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM ONTARIO AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Link platform construction)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 18, 5:00 p.m.
RUSSELL RD NB LANES CLOSED FROM WAKABAYASHI CRES TO CHOMYN CRES
(Concrete work)
Start: July 11, 7:00 a.m. End: July 20, 5:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB & WB CURB LANES CLOSED AT REVER RD
(Link platform construction)
Start: July 1, 7:00 a.m. End: July 20, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Hudson's Block Party)
Start: July 15, 6:00 p.m. End: July 20, 7:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB & MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO HAZEN ST
(Link platform construction)
Start: July 2, 7:00 a.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE ROAD CLOSED AT 14TH ST
(Sewer work and resurfacing)
Start: June 18, 7:00 a.m. End: July 25, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO QUEBEC AVE
(Water main maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: June 19, 7:00 a.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
3RD AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: July 7, 7:00 a.m. End: July 27, 5:00 p.m.
24TH ST E WB LANES & EB MEDIAN & CURB LANES CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE N TO 1ST AVE N
(Sanitary connection)
Start: July 14, 7:00 a.m. End: July 27, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S NB MEDIAN & CURB LANES CLOSED FROM ARMISTICE WAY TO TAYLOR ST E
(Link platform construction)
Start: July 14, 7:00 a.m. End: July 27, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM 11TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: July 14, 7:00 a.m. End: July 27, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 9TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Link platform construction)
Start: July 14, 7:00 a.m. End: August 4, 5:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Flood control strategy)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 5:00 p.m.
7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM OSBORNE ST TO 33RD ST E
(Water main project)
Start: July 2, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 7:00 a.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(New road construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE BROADWAY BRIDGE CLOSED FROM 12TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Start: May 11, 7:00 p.m. End: October (Date TBA)
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.