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Starting June 30, 2024, Saskatoon Transit will implement routing and service changes in the Brighton, Rosewood, The Meadows, and Aspen Ridge neighbourhoods. 

Overview of what's changing:

Route 29 – Brighton / Nelson Road

New fixed-route service and schedule. Previously OnDemand Brighton.

Route 29 connects Brighton to Nelson Road via Nelson Road and McOrmond Road.

From fall to spring when the U of S is in full session, Route 29 extends from Nelson Road to Place Riel.

Route 86 – Rosewood / Centre Mall

Adjusted fixed-route service and schedule to expand residential service in Rosewood.

Route 86 travels from Centre Mall, through Wildwood, Lakewood, and throughout Rosewood.

Route 87 – The Meadows / Centre Mall

New fixed-route service and schedule. Previously OnDemand The Meadows.

Route 87 connects The Meadows to Centre Mall via Acadia Drive, Taylor Street, Pawlychenko Lane, and Meadows Boulevard to Market Drive.

OnDemand Transit – Aspen Ridge

OnDemand transit service is being introduced in Aspen Ridge, with hub stops at Centennial Collegiate, St Joseph High School, and Nelson Road/Lowe Road. Service starts July 2.

Download the Transit app to help with trip planning, or visit SaskatoonTransit.ca for new maps and schedules.

Questions regarding these changes can be directed to Customer Service 306.975.3100 or transit.services@saskatoon.ca.

Thank you for your continued support and understanding as Saskatoon Transit works towards providing an improved transit experience.

Spadina Crescent will be closed between Queen and 33rd streets on Friday, June 21, starting at 9:00 a.m. for sewer lining. 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.

The Traffic Bridge will be closed on Friday, June 21, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for the Rock Your Roots: Walk for Reconciliation.

Additional event road restrictions include:

• Sections of Spadina Crescent between Avenue G and Kiwanis Memorial Park South
• 3rd Avenue between 19th Street and the Traffic Bridge
• Victoria Avenue between the Traffic Bridge and 11th Street

Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the event zone. Rock Your Roots event restrictions will be lifted by 2:00 p.m. barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Drivers are reminded to drive carefully and watch for participants. The City thanks everyone for their patience.  

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.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatchewan Rattlers take on the Calgary Surge at SaskTel Centre on Thursday, June 20 at 7:30 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 6:15 p.m.
• 6:55 p.m.

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.

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

CIRCLE DR E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MILLAR AVE TO WARMAN RD
(Manhole repair)
Start: June 20, 9:00 a.m. End: June 20, 12:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO MCKERCHER DR
(Guardrail repair)
Start: June 20, 9:00 a.m. End: June 20, 7:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR S WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO SPADINA CRES W
(Conduit repairs)
Start: June 20, 9:00 a.m. End: June 21, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

TAYLOR ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM SALISBURY DR TO MADDEN AVE
(Manhole work)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes.
Start: June 17, 7:00 a.m. End: June 20, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR W NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM MILTON ST TO 33RD ST W
(Road resurfacing)
Start: June 19, 7:00 p.m. End: June 21, 6:00 a.m.

20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Gas main replacement)
Start: June 15, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 7:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST EB LANES CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO PORTAGE AVE
(Construction)
Start: June 7, 7:00 a.m. End: June 27, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR S TO 1ST AVE S
(Streetscaping)
Start: May 13, 7:00 a.m. End: June 28, 4:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FEDORUK DR TO KALRA ST
(Streetscaping)
Start: June 11, 7:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE F S TO AVE D S
(Water main work)
Start: June 19, 7:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:30 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO 5TH ST E
(Storm system construction)
Start: May 21, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 5:00 p.m.

NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Road construction)
Start: May 2, 9:00 a.m. End: July 12, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & NEXT LANE CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 15, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & NEXT LANES AND WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM UNIVERSITY DR TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 15, 5:00 p.m.

FAIRLIGHT DR INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 11TH ST W
(Construction)
Start: June 17, 7:00 a.m. End: August 2, 5:00 p.m.

11TH ST W EB LANE CLOSED FROM FAIRLIGHT DR TO CRESCENT BLVD
(Construction)
Start: June 17, 7:00 a.m. End: August 2, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E 
(Construction) 
Use McOrmond Dr 
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024, 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.

33rd Street will be closed between 5th and 7th avenues starting on Thursday, June 20, at 7:00 a.m. for water main work. 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.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see Snoop Dogg at SaskTel Centre on Wednesday, June 19 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

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.

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE F S TO AVE D S
(Water main work)
Start: June 19, 7:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:30 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR S SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 20TH ST W
(Electrical install)
Start: June 19, 9:00 a.m. End: June 19, 1:00 p.m.

20TH ST W EB CURB LANE & RIGHT TURNING LANE CLOSED AT 20TH ST W
(Electrical install)
Start: June 19, 9:00 a.m. End: June 19, 1:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB & WB SPEED REDUCTION FROM MCKERCHER DR TO MCORMOND DR
(Pole replacements)
Start: June 19, 9:00 a.m. End: June 19, 2:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT MCORMOND DR
(Pole replacements)
Start: June 19, 9:00 a.m. End: June 19, 2:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB & WB CURB LANES & RIGHT TURNING LANES CLOSED AT DIEFENBAKER DR
(Inspections)
Start: June 19, 9:00 a.m. End: June 19, 3:00 p.m.

LAURIER DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO CONFEDERATION DR
(Geotech)
Start: June 19, 9:00 a.m. End: June 19, 3:00 p.m.

51ST ST E EB & WB MEDIAN AND CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD SERVICE RD TO 1ST AVE N
(Sanitary main repairs)
Start: June 19, 9:00 a.m. End: June 19, 3:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK

CIRCLE DR W NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM MILTON ST TO 33RD ST W
(Road resurfacing)
Start: June 19, 7:00 p.m. End: June 21, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

COLLEGE DR EB LEFT TURN LANE & MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT CENTRAL AVE
(Bridge inspection)
Start: June 18, 7:00 p.m. End: June 19, 5:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR W NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO 33RD ST W
(Paving)
Start: June 18, 7:00 p.m. End: June 19, 6:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM SASKATCHEWAN CRES E TO 8TH ST E
(Bridge washing)
Start: June 18, 8:00 p.m. End: June 19, 6:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM SALISBURY DR TO MADDEN AVE
(Manhole work)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes.
Start: June 17, 7:00 a.m. End: June 20, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR WB LANES SPEED REDUCTION FROM MCORMOND DR TO MCKERCHER DR
(Guardrail repair)
Start: May 10, 7:00 a.m. End: June 22, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Gas main replacement)
Start: June 15, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 7:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST EB LANES CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO PORTAGE AVE
(Construction)
Start: June 7, 7:00 a.m. End: June 27, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR S TO 1ST AVE S
(Streetscaping)
Start: May 13, 7:00 a.m. End: June 28, 4:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FEDORUK DR TO KALRA ST
(Streetscaping)
Start: June 11, 7:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO 5TH ST E
(Storm system construction)
Start: May 21, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 5:00 p.m.

NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Road construction)
Start: May 2, 9:00 a.m. End: July 12, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & NEXT LANE CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 15, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & NEXT LANES AND WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM UNIVERSITY DR TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 15, 5:00 p.m.

FAIRLIGHT DR INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 11TH ST W
(Construction)
Start: June 17, 7:00 a.m. End: August 2, 5:00 p.m.

11TH ST W EB LANE CLOSED FROM FAIRLIGHT DR TO CRESCENT BLVD
(Construction)
Start: June 17, 7:00 a.m. End: August 2, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E 
(Construction) 
Use McOrmond Dr 
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024, 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.

A significant piece of Saskatoon infrastructure that would have required extensive modifications to continue operating has been replaced. Construction on a new Spadina Lift Station and force main, which moves approximately 60 per cent of Saskatoon’s wastewater from the sanitary sewer system to the H. McIvor Weir Waste Water Treatment Plant, has wrapped up and has been in service for about three months. 

“The decision to construct a new lift station instead of modifying the existing one, which was built in the 1940s as a sewage disposal facility and repurposed as a lift station in the 1970s, made the most sense,” said Russ Munro, Director of Saskatoon Water. “The risk in modifying the old structure would have been significant and not feasible, both from an operational perspective and from a capital expenditure perspective.” 

Collaborative funding efforts from both federal and provincial governments highlighted the recognition of the project's importance and its impact on the community's well-being. The Government of Canada provided $7.2 million toward the Spadina Lift Station project under the Green Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. The Government of Saskatchewan provided close to $6 million. The City of Saskatoon invested $4.8 million to cover the remaining contribution.

“Reliable and sustainable water infrastructure contributes to the basics of a well-run city,” said the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities. “Today’s completion of the new Spadina Lift Station ensures better wastewater management and well-being for the community into the future.”

“Today, we celebrate the completion of a facility that will have a lasting impact on future generations,” said the Honourable Don McMorris, Minister of Government Relations. “As our cities continue to expand, it is important that critical infrastructure meet both current and future demands. Our government is committed to strengthening our communities through vital projects like this, ensuring a brighter future for all.”

“Saskatoon has experienced tremendous population and neighbourhood growth in recent decades,” said Mayor Charlie Clark. “This upgrade to the Spadina Lift Station is critical for ensuring we have the continued capacity to move the majority of Saskatoon’s wastewater safely and efficiently to the Wastewater Treatment Plant. This will benefit both today’s residents and future generations. Thanks to the Federal and Provincial Governments as funding partners in maintaining and modernizing this important infrastructure for our city.”

A second building on the same site was completed in 2016 and serves as a bypass lift station whenever needed. To learn more about the critical role Saskatoon’s 26 lift stations play in helping get wastewater to the treatment plant, visit saskatoon.ca/liftstations.

The City of Saskatoon is celebrating the completion of the McOrmond Drive Reservoir and Pump Station. This milestone marks a significant achievement in ensuring a reliable supply of clean water to residents and businesses in the northeast part of the city. The facility has been in operation since March.

“As Saskatoon continues to grow, the McOrmond Drive Reservoir and Pump Station is an important addition to our water management system,” said Russ Munro, Director of Saskatoon Water. “With a capacity to store 43 million litres of treated water from the Water Treatment Plant, the reservoir ensures consistent water availability for Evergreen, Aspen Ridge and Willowgrove.”

The reservoir was approved for federal and provincial funding through the New Building Canada Fund. The project cost is $56,850,000 (Federal: $14,678,775; Provincial: $14,678,775; City: $27,492,450). 

“Reliable and sustainable water infrastructure contributes to the basics of a well-run city,” said the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities. “The completion of the McOrmond Drive Reservoir and Pump Station, with its capacity to store 43 million litres of treated water, will ensure consistent water availability and the continued well-being of residents in Evergreen, Aspen Ridge, and Willowgrove for years to come.”

“The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to join the City of Saskatoon in recognizing the completion of this important project,” said the Honourable Don McMorris, Minister of Government Relations. “Together, we are investing in infrastructure that builds and protects this province. We are proud to support projects that help Saskatchewan grow and meet the needs of current and future residents.”

“As the city continues to face accelerated population growth, it is essential that residents have access to clean and safe water,” said Mayor Charlie Clark. “Adding the City’s fourth reservoir and a new pump station will deliver treated water to Saskatoon’s east-side neighbourhoods, helping the City prepare for the increasing demand from residents and businesses. Thank you to both the Provincial and Federal Governments in helping to support this critical infrastructure and the future growth of Saskatoon.”

In addition to enhancing the City's water distribution capabilities, the McOrmond Drive Reservoir and Pump Station is equipped with the most up-to-date pumping systems and controls. The water is stored in an underground concrete reservoir that is approximately six metres deep.

Saskatoon has three other reservoirs that help deliver water to nearby neighbourhoods: the 42^nd Street Reservoir, the Avenue H Reservoir, and the Acadia Drive Reservoir. For more information about the McOrmond Drive Reservoir and Pump Station, please visit saskatoon.ca/reservoir.