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Daily Road Report - May 20, 2025
May 16, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
MELVILLE ST ROAD CLOSED AT PORTAGE AVE
(CN infrastructure improvements)
Start: May 20, 7:00 a.m. End: May 21, 6:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM SASKATCHEWAN CRES E TO 12TH ST E
(Link platform construction)
Start: May 20, 7:00 a.m. End: June 2, 4:30 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM ADELAIDE ST E TO HILLIARD ST E
(Service connection replacement)
Start: May 20, 8:00 a.m. End: May 20, 5:00 p.m.
MILLAR AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM 58TH ST E TO 57TH ST E
(Roadway patching)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: May 20, 9:00 a.m. End: May 20, 3:00 p.m.
3RD AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM TRAFFIC CIRCLE TO 19TH ST E
(Sewer main installation)
Start: May 20, 9:00 a.m. End: May 23, 5:00 p.m.
AVE C N NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR W
(Red light camera work)
Start: May 20, 10:00 a.m. End: May 20, 12:00 p.m.
ONGOING
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.
CUMBERLAND AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO 5TH ST E
(Sidewalk replacements)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: May 12, 7:00 a.m. End: May 23, 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 the SB lanes
Start: May 5, 7:00 a.m. End: May 23, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM QUEBEC AVE TO ONTARIO AVE
(Link platform installation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the EB lanes
Start: May 12, 7:00 a.m. End: May 25, 5:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB RAMP CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Construction)
Start: May 12, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W SB SHOULDER 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.
BOYCHUK DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO BRIARWOOD RD
(Sidewalk construction)
Start: May 16, 8:00 a.m. End: June 6, 5:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
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.
Clarence Avenue closed between Adelaide and Hilliard streets on Tuesday
May 16, 2025 - 9:00am
Clarence Avenue will be closed between Adelaide and Hilliard streets on Tuesday, May 20, starting at 8:00 a.m. for service connection replacements. 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.
Melville Road closed at Portage Avenue starting Tuesday
May 16, 2025 - 8:00am
Melville Road will be closed at Portage Avenue starting Tuesday, May 20, at 7:00 a.m. for CN infrastructure improvements. 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.
Road restrictions for Sikh Parade on Sunday
May 16, 2025 - 7:00am
- Steeves Avenue between 33rd Street and Diefenbaker Drive
- Diefenbaker Drive between Steeves Avenue and McArthur Lane
- Kensington Boulevard traffic circle at Kensington Lane
33rd Street will be closed between Neault Road and Steeves Avenue on Sunday, May 18, starting at 10:00 a.m. for the Sikh Parade. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the event zone. Road restrictions are expected to be lifted after 5:00 p.m., weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Additional event restrictions:
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.
Drivers are reminded to watch out for pedestrians. The City thanks everyone for their patience.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Bus service to Rush vs Bandits playoffs
May 16, 2025 - 6:00am
- 4:45 p.m.
- 5:25 p.m.
Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to watch the Saskatchewan Rush take on the Buffalo Bandits at SaskTel Centre in a playoff game on Sunday, May 18 at 6:00 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.
Daily Road Report - May 16, 2025
May 15, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE S S TO AVE T S
(Roadway patching)
Start: May 16, 9:00 a.m. End: May 16, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
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.
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.
CUMBERLAND AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO 5TH ST E
(Sidewalk replacements)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: May 12, 7:00 a.m. End: May 23, 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 the SB lanes
Start: May 5, 7:00 a.m. End: May 23, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM QUEBEC AVE TO ONTARIO AVE
(Link platform installation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the EB lanes
Start: May 12, 7:00 a.m. End: May 25, 5:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB RAMP CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Construction)
Start: May 12, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W SB SHOULDER 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)
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
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.
Adjusted civic services & hours of operation, Victoria Day, Monday, May 19
May 15, 2025 - 1:43pm
The City of Saskatoon will have several adjusted civic services and hours of operation over the Victoria Day Long Weekend.
Find out what’s open or closed, parking requirements, collection schedules, Saskatoon Transit hours and more. Thinking of visiting a Leisure Centre, Saskatoon Public Library location, the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo or Remai Modern Art Gallery?
Check all the details on the City’s holiday hours and fun activities you might like to take in over the long weekend, here.
Adjusted civic services & hours of operation, Victoria Day, Monday, May 19
May 15, 2025 - 1:37pm
Fixed-route transit will operate holiday service hours on Monday, May 19 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (regular fares apply).
* For real-time bus locations, service alerts, and to plan your trip, use the Transit app.
* Visit saskatoontransit.ca
- OnDemand service will not be available on Monday, May 19.
- Access Transit will operate holiday service hours on Monday, May 19 from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Trips must be booked in advance as per normal procedures.
- Customers are reminded that subscriptions do not apply on Statutory Holidays.
- Transit Customer Service Centre will be closed for walk-in customers on Monday, May 19, but phone lines (306-975-3100) will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Parking payment is not required on Monday, May 19
- Motorists are reminded that all other parking requirements remain in effect, including parking time limits.
- Vehicles will not be released to the public on Monday, May 19
- Open for regular business on Saturday, May 17 from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Information on Vehicle Seizures
- The Material Recovery Centre and Landfill are open on Monday, May 19 from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
- Cash transactions are accepted, although Credit and Debit are recommended.
- More information at saskatoon.ca/mrc.
- The cemetery office is closed on Monday, May 19.
- Cemetery grounds are open to the public 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily as per usual.
- Zoo – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Forestry Farm Park - 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Cosmo Civic Centre - Closed
- Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre - Closed for facility upgrade. Learn more at saskatoon.ca/harrybailey
- Lakewood Civic Centre – 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Lawson Civic Centre – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saskatoon Field House – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Shaw Centre – 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Terry Fox Track - Closed
- Holiday Park, Wildwood and Silverwood golf courses are open regular hours operation – tee times begin at 6 a.m.
- Holiday Park and Silverwood driving ranges are open regular hours of operation - 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (last bucket sold at 8 p.m.)
The City of Saskatoon will have several adjusted civic services and hours of operation over the Victoria Day Long Weekend, as follows:
CITY HALL
City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 19, and will reopen on Tuesday, May 20, at 8 a.m.
ROADWAY DETOURS & CLOSURES
Check here for detailed long weekend road restrictions for priority one roadways.
REMAI MODERN
Remai Modern will be closed on Monday, May 19.
SASKATOON PUBLIC LIBRARY
All Saskatoon Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, May 19.
SASKATOON TRANSIT
PAY PARKING
MUNICIPAL IMPOUND LOT
WASTE COLLECTIONS
Garbage, Recycling, and Organics have collections as scheduled. Check your Collection Calendar here.
MATERIAL RECOVERY CENTRE & LANDFILL
COMPOST DEPOT
The Compost Depot (Highway 7 at 11th Street, 1.8 km south of 22nd Street) is open on Monday, May 19 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
WOODLAWN CEMETERY
SASKATOON FORESTRY FARM PARK & ZOO
Regular Hours of Operation
LEISURE CENTRES
Search for drop-in program information including fitness and weight room hours, public swim sessions and fitness programs on Leisure Online at dropinschedule.saskatoon.ca
NUTRIEN PLAYLAND AT KINSMEN
Open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
GOLF COURSES
NOTIFYNOW
Residents are encouraged to sign-up for notifynow to receive timely and targeted public safety messages. Notifynow is a free service. Tell us how to best reach you on your preferred communication device. Visit saskatoon.ca/notifynow for more information.
YXE SERVICE ALERTS
For information and updates on service disruptions such as power or water check saskatoon.ca/servicealerts or follow @yxeservicealert on Twitter.
20th Street closed between Avenues T and S on Friday
May 15, 2025 - 8:00am
20th Street will be closed between Avenues T and S on Friday, May 16, starting at 9:00 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.
Bus service to Rattlers vs Bandits
May 15, 2025 - 7:00am
- 6:15 p.m.
- 6:55 p.m.
Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatchewan Rattlers take on the Vancouver Bandits at SaskTel Centre on Thursday, May 15 at 7:30 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.