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Daily Road Report - May 18, 2023
May 17, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM COLONY ST TO AIRD ST
(Water main work)
Start: May 18, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 7:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM RUTH ST E TO ADELAIDE ST E
(Connection repair work)
Start: May 18, 7:30 a.m. End: May 19, 8:30 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LEFT TURN BAY LANES RESTRICTED AT MILLAR AVE
(Guardrail repair)
Start: May 18, 9:00 a.m. End: May 18, 12:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
IDYLWYLD DR N NB & SB MEDIAN & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Pavement markings)
Start: May 17, 7:00 p.m. End: May 18, 5:00 a.m.
HIGHWAY 16 WB FROM ZIMMERMAN RD TO CIRCLE DR E
(Ministry of Highways Paving)
Access to Boychuk Dr will be maintained
Start: May 13, 7:00 p.m. End: June 14, 7:00 a.m.
HIGHWAY 16 EB FROM CIRCLE DR E TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Ministry of Highways Paving)
Access to Boychuk Dr will be maintained
Start: May 15, 7:00 p.m. End: June 14, 7:00 a.m.
ONGOING
AVE H S INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 16TH ST W
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: May 15, 9:00 a.m. End: May 18, 5:00 p.m.
CONFEDERATION DR LANE CLOSURES FROM GALT CRT TO 33RD ST W
(Groundwater monitoring)
Rotating lane closures will be set daily
Start: May 17, 9:00 a.m. End: May 18, 1:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 8TH ST E
(Bridge repair)
Start: May 17, 9:00 a.m. End: May 19, 3:00 p.m.
22ND ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE S TO 4TH AVE S
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: May 15, 6:30 a.m. End: May 22, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 14TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Concrete replacement)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the NB lanes
Start: May 8, 7:00 a.m. End: May 22, 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 LANES CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WARMAN RD
(Bridge Rehab)
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.
Victoria Day Long Weekend: Adjusted holiday hours & civic services on Monday, May 22
May 17, 2023 - 1:45pm
It’s the much-anticipated May long weekend, always the kickoff to another great summer in Saskatoon!
The City will have several adjusted civic services and hours of operation on Victoria Day, Monday, May 22.
Be sure to check out what's open or closed, details on parking requirements and Saskatoon Transit holiday hours, and information on Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo, Leisure Centres, Waste Collections and more.
Check the City's detailed Victoria Day list here.
Have a safe long weekend everyone!
Victoria Day Long Weekend: Adjusted holiday hours & civic services on Monday, May 22
May 17, 2023 - 1:30pm
- Fixed route transit will operate with holiday hours on Victoria Day, Monday, May 22
- On-Demand Transit will not be available on Victoria Day, Monday, May 22
- Access Transit will operate with holiday hours (8 a.m. – 11 p.m.)
- Transit Customer Service Centre will be closed but phone lines (306-975-3100) will be open from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Parking payment is not required on Victoria Day, May 22
- Motorists are reminded that all other parking requirements remain in effect, including parking time limits
- Vehicles will not be released to the public on Victoria Day, May 22
- Open for regular business on Saturday, May 20 from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Garbage (Black Cart) – Collections as scheduled
- Recycling (Blue Cart) – Collections as scheduled
- Organics (Green Cart) – Collections as scheduled
- For collection schedules and reminders, get the Saskatoon Waste Wizard app or visit saskatoon.ca/collectioncalendar
- The Landfill is open over the May long weekend from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Cash transactions are accepted, although Credit and Debit are recommended
- More information at saskatoon.ca/landfill
- The compost depots are open over the May long weekend with normal operating hours.
- West Compost Depot – open 7 days a week, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- East Compost Depot – open Thursday to Monday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- More information at saskatoon.ca/compostdepots
- The cemetery office is closed on Victoria Day, May 22
- Cemetery grounds are open to the public 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily as per usual
- Zoo – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Forestry Farm Park - 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Buckeye Café - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Zoo Gift Shop – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Cosmo Civic Centre - CLOSED
- Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre
- Closed for facility upgrade. Learn more at saskatoon.ca/harrybailey
- Lakewood Civic Centre – 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Lawson Civic Centre – 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Saskatoon Field House - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Shaw Centre – 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Terry Fox Track– CLOSED
It’s the much-anticipated May long weekend, always the kickoff to another great summer ahead in Saskatoon!
The City will have several adjusted civic services and hours of operation on Victoria Day, Monday, May 22 as follows:
CITY HALL
All Administrative Offices are closed on Monday, May 22 and will reopen Tuesday, May 23 at 8 a.m.
ROADWAY DETOURS & CLOSURES
Check here for detailed long weekend road restrictions for priority one roadways.
REMAI MODERN
Remai Modern is closed on Victoria Day, Monday, May 22.
SASKATOON PUBLIC LIBRARY
All library locations will be closed on Victoria Day, Monday, May 22.
SASKATOON TRANSIT
PAY PARKING
MUNICIPAL IMPOUND LOT
WASTE COLLECTIONS
LANDFILL
COMPOST DEPOTS
WOODLAWN CEMETERY
SASKATOON FORESTRY FARM PARK & ZOO HOURS
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 saskatoon.ca/leisureonline
GOLF COURSES
Holiday Park, Silverwood and Wildwood golf courses are open regular hours of operation 6 a.m. to dusk.
Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park
Open -10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
NOTIFYNOW
Residents are encouraged to sign-up to notifynow for 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.
Collision closes Circle Drive northbound between Taylor & 8th Street
May 17, 2023 - 7:30am
Circle Drive northbound is currently closed from Taylor Street to 8th Street due to a vehicular accident. Crews will be working to assess the damage to the median pole base and restore normal traffic flow as quickly as possible. An alternative route is Circle Drive west. Message boards are in place.
Please follow all posted signs and adhere to the designated detours in place. Your patience and compliance are greatly appreciated as we work towards resolving this issue.
Saskatoon Transit service may be affected by this traffic delay. To stay up to date with any service alerts and access real-time bus information, we recommend using popular 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 Ruth and Adelaide streets starting Thursday
May 17, 2023 - 7:00am
Cumberland Avenue will be closed between Ruth and Adelaide streets starting Thursday, May 18, at 8:00 a.m. for connection repair 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.