News Releases

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

NEW

MELVILLE ST WB LANES CLOSED FROM BRAND RD TO JASPER AVE S
(Landscaping repairs)
Start: November 1, 8:00 a.m. End: November 2, 4:30 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO PRESTON AVE N
(Ground mount repair)
Start: November 1, 9:00 a.m. End: November 1, 3:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E WB CURB & ACCELERATION LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Base install)
Start: November 1, 9:00 a.m. End: November 1, 3:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO CUMBERLAND AVE S
(Deficiency check)
Start: November 1, 10:00 a.m. End: November 1, 12:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO 5TH ST E
(Underground storage work)
Start: November 1, 10:00 a.m. End: November 1, 6:00 p.m.

25TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO 4TH AVE N
(Construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: November 1, 10:00 a.m. End: November 3, 5:30 p.m.

ONGOING

22ND ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT AVE X S
(Traffic signal installation)
Start: October 25, 9:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM ACADIA DR TO MOSS AVE
(Construction)
Start: October 21, 7:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE X S
(Concrete work)
Start: October 31, 9:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.

CONFEDERATION DR NB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO LAURIER DR
(Hydrant replacement)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in SB lanes
Start: October 31, 8:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT MCORMOND DR
(Catch basin repair)
Start: October 31, 7:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.

PRIMROSE DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM PINEHOUSE DR TO COPPERMINE CRES
(Paving)
Start: October 23, 7:00 a.m. End: November 2, 5:00 p.m.

19TH ST E EB & WB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO 2ND AVE S
(Concrete work)
Start: October 31, 9:00 a.m. End: November 2, 5:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E 4 WAY STOP POSTED AT VICTORIA AVE
(Underground maintenance)
Start: October 28, 9:00 a.m. End: November 5, 4:30 p.m.

29TH ST W INTERSECTION CLOSED AT AVE G N
(Construction)
Start: October 30, 7:00 a.m. End: November 6, 5:00 p.m.

24TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(SL&P construction)
Start: August 7, 8:00 a.m. End: November 7, 5:00 p.m.

AVE H S ROAD CLOSED FROM 16TH ST W TO 18TH ST W
(Valve replacement)
Avenue H and 17th Avenue intersection will remain open
Start: October 21, 7:00 a.m. End: November 10, 4:00 p.m.

4TH AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 16, 7:00 a.m. End: November 15, 4:00 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.

8TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED AT MCORMOND DR
(Intersection construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: November 22, 4:30 p.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: November 22, 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.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see Arkells at SaskTel Centre on Thursday, October 31 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.

Saskatoon Light & Power will be putting up seasonal decorations on city streets and bridges starting November 1. Work will impact traffic in the following areas:

• 2nd Avenue – Sunday, November 3 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Broadway Bridge – Wednesday, November 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• University Bridge – Thursday, November 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  

Decorations will not be turned on until after November 11.
 
These will be moving work zones and will impact traffic in both directions. We thank drivers for slowing down in work zones and being respectful of workers.

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

NEW

CENTRAL AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT MCORMOND DR
(Catch basin repair)
Start: October 31, 7:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.

CONFEDERATION DR NB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO LAURIER DR
(Hydrant replacement)
Start: October 31, 8:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.

EVERGREEN BLVD SB LANES CLOSED FROM ZARY RD TO LOWE RD
(Catch basin repair)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: October 31, 9:00 a.m. End: October 31, 12:00 p.m.

12TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM CUMBERLAND AVE S TO EWART AVE
(Construction)
Start: October 31, 9:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE X S
(Concrete work)
Start: October 31, 9:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.

19TH ST E EB & WB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO 2ND AVE S
(Concrete work)
Start: October 31, 9:00 a.m. End: November 2, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING

MCORMOND DR SB CURB & RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO HEAL AVE
(Link platform construction)
Start: September 30, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 4:30 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E 4 WAY STOP POSTED AT VICTORIA AVE
(Underground maintenance)
Start: October 28, 9:00 a.m. End: October 31, 4:30 p.m.

PRIMROSE DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM PINEHOUSE DR TO COPPERMINE CRES
(Paving)
Start: October 23, 7:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT AVE X S
(Traffic signal installation)
Start: October 25, 9:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM ACADIA DR TO MOSS AVE
(Construction)
Start: October 21, 7:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.

29TH ST W INTERSECTION CLOSED AT AVE G N
(Construction)
Start: October 30, 7:00 a.m. End: November 6, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM WIGGINS RD TO HOSPITAL DR
(Water main maintenance)
Start: October 30, 7:00 a.m. End: November 6, 5:00 p.m.

24TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(SL&P construction)
Start: August 7, 8:00 a.m. End: November 7, 5:00 p.m.

AVE H S ROAD CLOSED FROM 16TH ST W TO 18TH ST W
(Valve replacement)
Avenue H and 17th Avenue intersection will remain open
Start: October 21, 7:00 a.m. End: November 10, 4:00 p.m.

4TH AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 16, 7:00 a.m. End: November 15, 4:00 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.

8TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED AT MCORMOND DR
(Intersection construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: November 22, 4:30 p.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: November 22, 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.

**UPDATED link** for online Mail-in Ballot application portal 

Eligible voters in Saskatoon will cast their votes for local leadership on Wednesday, November 13, 2024: Mayor, City Councillors, and Public and Separate School Board Trustees for the next four years.

For information on who is eligible to vote, acceptable identification, where to vote, and other election-related topics, consult the helpful 2024 Voter Information Guide sent to residents last week.

Important Dates:
October 31: Online Mail-in Ballot application deadline

All eligible voters have the option to apply and conveniently vote by mail-in ballot instead of voting in person.

• Online: via the Mail-in Ballot Application Portal before 5 pm on October 31
• Email: Complete your mail-in ballot application form before 5 pm on October 31 and email to elections@saskatoon.ca
• In-person at the Elections Saskatoon Office before 5 p.m. on November 12, 2024

Mail-in ballots must be received by the Election Saskatoon Office before 8 p.m. on Election Day, November 13, 2024, to be counted.

October 31: Mobile/Homebound voting application deadline

If you are an eligible voter who will be unable to attend a 2024 Civic Election polling location due to disability/or limited mobility, or you are the caregiver or support person of someone that is unable to attend, you can apply to have an Elections Saskatoon official attend your home so you may vote.

To determine if you are eligible to participate in Mobile Polls, you must submit your application before 5 p.m. on October 31, 2024.

Mobile/Homebound polls will be conducted from Tuesday, November 5 to Saturday, November 9, 2024.

Advanced Polls

• November 1,2,3,4: Advance Polls, ten poll locations all open 12 pm – 8 pm. Attend ANY Advance Poll regardless of where you live.
• November 5, 6: Post-Secondary Advance Poll for students, faculty & staff: University of Saskatchewan, Place Riel, 10 am – 5 pm
• November 7: Post-Secondary Advance Poll for students, faculty & staff; Saskatchewan Polytechnic 10 am – 5 pm.
• November 5,6,7: Special Polls ( times vary for each retirement, long-term care)
• November 13, 2024: Election Day, all polls open 8 am to 8 pm. Find out where your voting location is by entering you address at saskatoon.ca/mypoll.

New! Two Super Polls on Election Day, Wednesday, November 13

Elections Saskatoon has created two Super Poll locations open to voters from ANY WARD on Election Day. The following two Super Poll locations will also have the AutoMARK Voter Assist Terminals (VAT) for Advance Polls and on Election Day:

• Market Mall Super Poll & VAT: November 1,2,3, 4; and November 13
• City Hall, Committee Room E Super Poll & VAT: November 1,2,3, 4; and November 13

The City’s website, saskatoon.ca/vote2024, remains your trusted source for all 2024 Civic Election information, Questions? Call 306-657-VOTE (8683).