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4th Avenue will be closed at 23rd Street starting Monday, October 6, at 7:00 a.m. for water main maintenance. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the area. This project is expected to take one week 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 City of Saskatoon is making strides to address housing affordability and homelessness through the launch of HOUSING Saskatoon, a new Affordable Housing Strategy for 2025-2030, the City’s first comprehensive Housing Needs Assessment, and municipal budget options to support housing incentives. These initiatives will be presented to meetings of the Standing Policy Committees on Planning, Development and Community Services and Finance both on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.

HOUSING Saskatoon: A strategic path forward

The City has unveiled HOUSING Saskatoon, a comprehensive Affordable Housing Strategy (the Strategy) for 2025-2030, alongside its first-ever comprehensive Housing Needs Assessment. Together, these documents chart a strategic course to address growing housing challenges and improve affordability for Saskatoon residents.

Developed in partnership with the Community-University Institute for Social Research (CUISR), the Housing Needs Assessment combines data analysis with insights from nearly 100 interviews and focus groups. The findings reveal that approximately 10% of Saskatoon households are in Core Housing Need, which is determined by factors such as affordability, adequacy and suitability. Renters are disproportionately affected, with low-income households, single mothers, seniors and Indigenous residents facing the highest rates of housing insecurity. Rising rents, limited affordable options and increasing homelessness highlight the urgent need for coordinated action.

The Strategy outlines five key goals:

• Diversify housing options
• Increase the supply of affordable housing
• Strengthen partnerships
• Raise public awareness
• Promote equity in housing access

To achieve these goals, the Strategy includes 84 targeted actions, with 52 prioritized for immediate implementation. A performance framework will track progress, with annual reporting to City Council.

Pending budget approvals, the proposed budget options would expand investment and collaborate with provincial and federal partners to accelerate affordable housing development. This initiative marks a significant step toward building a more inclusive, resilient and affordable housing future for Saskatoon.

Exploring budget options to advance affordable housing

To support the implementation of HOUSING Saskatoon, the City is evaluating three levels of municipal investment through its Affordable Housing Incentives report. Each option is designed to increase the supply of affordable housing and leverage additional funding from provincial and federal sources.

Increased investment would support non-profit and Indigenous housing providers, improve health and social outcomes, and strengthen community resilience.

The proposed budget options will be considered during Council’s 2026/27 Business Plan and Budget deliberations.

“Without a dedicated municipal contribution, Saskatoon risks missing out on time-sensitive federal and provincial funding opportunities that require matching or complementary investments, and falling behind other jurisdictions,” said Lesley Anderson, Director of Planning and Development. “A stable and predictable funding model is essential to support the implementation of our Affordable Housing Strategy and respond to urgent housing needs.”

Neighbourhood Land Development Fund allocation

To further strengthen support for affordable housing, the City Administration is proposing a revised policy to the Standing Policy Committee on Finance that will allocate 15% of future profits from the Neighbourhood Land Development Fund directly to the City’s housing program. This dedicated funding will help create new affordable housing units and provide greater certainty for community partners working to address housing needs.

“To sum it up, the City Administration is bringing forward a strategy to look at what the housing needs are, what kind of housing is available, how to get it built quickly and then guarantee stable funding for the future,” Anderson says. “We’re confident the HOUSING Saskatoon strategy will make our community a strong leader in affordable housing initiatives.”

For more information on the City’s housing efforts, visit saskatoon.ca/housing-saskatoon.

Meadows Parkway will be closed between Meadows Boulevard and Zimmerman Road starting Monday, October 6, at 7:00 a.m. for construction. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the area. This project is expected to take eight 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.

The Circle Drive eastbound ramp to Warman Road southbound will be closed on Saturday, October 4, starting at 8:00 a.m. for construction. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the area. 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.

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

NEW

20TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(SL&P work)
Start: October 3, 9:00 a.m. End: October 3, 3:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR S SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT RUTH ST W
(Bridge maintenance)
Start: October 3, 9:00 a.m. End: October 3, 3:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 36TH ST W
(Resurfacing)
Start: October 3, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR S NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT RUTH ST E
(Bridge maintenance)
Start: October 3, 10:00 a.m. End: October 3, 3:00 p.m.

4TH AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Underground maintenance)
Start: October 3, 11:00 a.m. End: October 3, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM LOUISE AVE TO JARVIS DR
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 18, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB & WB CURB LANES CLOSED AT MCKERCHER DR
(Link station construction)
Start: September 3, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB & EB RIGHT TURN BAYS CLOSED AT MCKERCHER DR
(Link station construction)
Start: September 12, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 5:00 p.m.

FAIRLIGHT DR EB LEFT TURN BAY CLOSED AT FAIRMONT DR
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: September 22, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 5:00 p.m.

RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM WIGGINS AVE S TO CUMBERLAND AVE S
(Construction)
Start: July 29, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 5:00 p.m.

4TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: October 2, 7:00 a.m. End: October 4, 5:00 p.m.

MEADOWS PKY ROAD CLOSED FROM MEADOWS BLVD TO ROSEWOOD BLVD E
(Service installations)
Start: September 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 5, 5:00 p.m.

ASSINIBOINE DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM NAHANNI DR TO CHURCHILL DR
(Concrete replacements)
Start: September 25, 7:00 a.m. End: October 7, 5:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 14TH ST E
(Link station construction)
Start: August 26, 9:00 a.m. End: October 10, 5:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 5TH AVE N
(Link station construction)
Start: September 19, 7:00 a.m. End: October 10, 5:00 p.m.

4TH AVE N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT 22ND ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 10, 5:00 p.m.

23RD ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO 4TH AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 1, 7:00 a.m. End: October 10, 5:00 p.m.

AVE H S ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST W TO 22ND ST W
(Water & sewer connections)
Start: September 22, 7:00 a.m. End: October 11, 5:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE S
(Willows development)
Start: August 12, 7:00 a.m. End: October 17, 5:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM JASPER AVE S TO PORTAGE AVE
(Sewer main installation)
Start: July 30, 7:00 a.m. End: October 17, 5:00 p.m.

LORNE AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD ST E TO 5TH ST E
(Water main preservation)
Start: September 26, 12:30 p.m. End: October 24, 5:00 p.m.

BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Construction)
Start: September 18, 8:00 a.m. End: October 28, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT HART RD
(Link station construction)
Start: September 15, 8:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.

ACADIA DR SB LANES & NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM AVONDALE RD TO TAYLOR ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: September 29, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE/BROADWAY BRIDGE CLOSED FROM 12TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Start: May 11, 7:00 p.m. End: October (Date TBA)

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(New road construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 28, 2025, 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.