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Taylor Street closed between Grosvenor Crescent and Preston Avenue starting Thursday
May 10, 2023 - 12:00pm
Taylor Street will be closed between Grosvenor Crescent and Preston Avenue starting Thursday, May 11 at 9:00 a.m. for connection replacement 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.
Pilot project with USask stops debris from flowing into South Saskatchewan River
May 10, 2023 - 10:15am
Litter and debris can eventually end up in the South Saskatchewan River through storm drains located on all Saskatoon streets and roads. Storm water, snow melt, and anything else that goes down storm drains, flows underground to outfalls along the riverbank. The City, in partnership with the University of Saskatchewan (USask), received funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) through their Alliance Grants program to launch a pilot project aimed at preventing debris from entering the river.
“We’ve attached trash trap bags onto outfalls near Pembina Avenue and Prince of Wales Avenue,” says Russ Munro, Director of Saskatoon Water. “When the bags fill, USask staff and students will collect and analyze the contents and test the storm water for potential pollutants.”
“Our team will be able to identify the levels and composition of litter and other potentially harmful contents or pollutants entering the river through our storm drains,” says Dr. Markus Brinkmann, Director of USask’s Toxicology Centre and Lead-Principal Investigator of the USask team.
“We hope that this research will help the City understand the sources of pollution better, with the ultimate goal of controlling it before it can enter the river,” says Dr. Kerry McPhedran, Associate Professor in Civil, Geological and Environmental Engineering at USask and Co-Principal Investigator on the project.
Litter and contaminants entering the river can harm fish and other aquatic life and reduce its recreational value. Residents can help in several ways, including avoiding windblown litter by closing their trash bins properly, responsibly disposing of litter and harmful chemicals, cleaning up after their pets, fertilizing yards with natural elements, and ensuring their vehicles are not leaking fluid.
The trash trap bag pilot project will be in place for two years at which time a decision will be made whether to expand the initiative. For more information, visit saskatoon.ca/stormwater.
Daily Road Report - May 10, 2023
May 9, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
2ND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Vault construction)
Start: May 10, 7:00 a.m. End: May 11, 4:30 p.m.
AVE C N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 46TH ST W TO 45TH ST W
(Landscape repairs)
Start: May 10, 9:00 a.m. End: May 10, 12:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR S EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Streetlight pole replacement)
Start: May 10, 9:00 a.m. End: May 10, 2:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM MAIN ST TO 14TH ST E
(Catch basin repair)
Start: May 10, 9:00 a.m. End: May 10, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST W WB LANES CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO COY AVE
(Pedestrian ramp work)
Start: May 10, 9:00 a.m. End: May 12, 6:00 p.m.
ONGOING
LORNE AVE NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT RUTH ST E
(Deck maintenance)
Start: May 8, 7:00 a.m. End: May 10, 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 14, 7:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 14TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Concrete replacement)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: May 8, 7:00 a.m. End: May 27, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD SPEED REDUCED 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 rehabilitation)
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.
Reminder: Permits Required for Park Access
May 9, 2023 - 10:00am
- Repairing any damage to City property at the homeowner's/contractor’s expense.
- Removing all litter/debris after the project is complete.
- Expenses incurred by the City to repair damage.
- Adhering to any restrictions set forth in the approval process, including limitations for vehicle access when the turf is wet.
- Accepting liability for any injury to the public, and for damages to public property.
- Contacting the Parks Division after the work is complete for an inspection and to close the permit.
Spring is a busy time of year for projects in the yard, garden, and around the home. Contractors and homeowners with a property adjacent to a park may wish to use the park as an access point for deliveries, equipment and/or vehicles related to their projects.
The City would like to remind contractors and homeowners about the importance of gaining approval before accessing a park to ensure the safety and enjoyment of these spaces for everyone.
To obtain a permit, contractors and homeowners can either:
1) Complete the Request Access to a Park online form at saskatoon.ca/parkaccess; or,
2) Call Parks Customer Service at 306-975-3300.
Permit applications should be submitted at least one week prior to the date required.
Once the permit has been issued, the permit holder is responsible for:
For more information, or to request a Park Access Permit for your project, call 306‑975‑3300 or visit saskatoon.ca/parkaccess.
Spadina Crescent closed between 3rd Avenue and 21st Street on Tuesday
May 8, 2023 - 4:30pm
Spadina Crescent will be closed between 3rd Avenue and 21st Street on Tuesday, May 9, at 7:00 a.m. for manhole repair work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take eight 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.