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Baltzan Boulevard closed between Marlatte Crescent and Orban Way starting Monday
May 23, 2025 - 9:00am
Baltzan Boulevard will be closed between Marlatte Crescent and Orban Way starting Monday, May 26, at 7:00 a.m. for roadway patching. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take three 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 Saskatchewan Marathon on Sunday
May 23, 2025 - 8:00am
- Ruth Street from St Henry Avenue to Herman Avenue
- Taylor Street from St. Henry Avenue to Eastlake Avenue
- Traffic bridge from 11th Street to 19th Street
- Victoria Avenue NB lanes from 11th Street to Taylor Street
- Spadina Crescent from 2nd Avenue to 3rd Avenue
- Spadina Crescent NB lanes from 20th Street to Pinehouse Drive
- 3rd Avenue NB lanes from 19th Street to 20th Street
- 20th Street EB lanes from 3rd Avenue to Spadina Crescent
Various road closures will be in place on Sunday, May 25, starting at 5:00 a.m. for the Saskatchewan Marathon.
Priority 1 road closures include:
Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the race route. Roadways will reopen as racers complete various stages. All roads will be open by 1:30 p.m., weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Drivers are reminded to drive carefully, watch for participants and officials, and to be aware of “no parking” signs along marathon routes. 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.
Brighton Boulevard closed between Brighton Common and taskamanwa Street on Saturday
May 23, 2025 - 7:00am
Brighton Boulevard will be closed between Brighton Common and taskamanwa Street on Saturday, May 24, starting at 7:00 a.m. for paving. 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 Riverlions
May 23, 2025 - 6:00am
- 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 Niagara Riverlions at SaskTel Centre on Saturday, May 24 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.
Daily Road Report - May 23, 2025
May 22, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
4TH AVE N NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Construction)
Start: May 23, 8:00 a.m. End: May 23, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST E WB CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO 1ST AVE N
(Sewer Main Lining)
Start: May 23, 7:00 p.m. End: May 24, 1:00 a.m.
ONGOING
RUTH ST ROAD CLOSED FROM CUMBERLAND AVE TO BLAIN AVE
(Unplanned water main repairs)
Start: May 20, 7:00 a.m. End: May 22, 2:00 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.