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Bus service to Ne-Yo and Akon
June 22, 2026 - 6:00am
- 6:45 p.m.
- 7:25 p.m.
- 8:05 p.m.
Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see Ne-Yo and Akon at SaskTel Centre on Monday, June 22 at 8:00 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 on site 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.
Update: Saskatoon Fire Department to resume search operations at 33rd Street and Spadina Crescent
June 21, 2026 - 1:55pm
The Saskatoon Fire Department will resume its search operations for the individual who entered the weir late yesterday afternoon. The SFD boat 2 will search both banks and the river downstream from the Wier.
The personal watercraft (PWC) was recovered yesterday and turned over to the Saskatoon Police Service.
Further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
Water rescue – 33rd Street and Spadina Crescent
June 20, 2026 - 7:57pm
Saskatoon Fire Department water rescue crews were called at 4:49 p.m. Saturday to respond to reports of a jet ski rider in distress near the weir on the South Saskatchewan River adjacent to the train bridge and 33rd Street East.
On arrival, fire crews began a rescue mission with a specialized vessel designed for weir rescue operations.
The rescue mission has transitioned to a recovery mission and the fire department continues the search for the missing jet ski operator. The public is asked to avoid the area.
Daily Road Report - June 22
June 19, 2026 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
DIEFENBAKER DR EB CLOSED FROM LISGAR AVE TO LLOYD CRES
(Road paving)
Two-way traffic in WB lanes
Start: June 22, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S SB CURB & MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM PERIMETER RD TO 108TH ST W
(Sewer work)
Start: June 22, 9:00 a.m. End: June 22, 12:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S NB & SB TRAFFIC SQUEEZED OVER FROM 10TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Water main work)
Start: June 22, 9:00 a.m. End: June 22, 1:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM HIGHWAY 16 TO 51ST ST E
(Overnight pavement line painting)
Start: June 22, 7:00 p.m. End: June 23, 6:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES E
(Overnight bridge deck washing)
Start: June 22, 8:00 p.m. End: June 23, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
IDYLWYLD DR N SB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED FROM 71ST ST W TO MARQUIS DR W
(Overnight pavement line painting)
Start: June 21, 7:00 p.m. End: June 22, 6:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR W TO 51ST ST E
(Overnight pavement line painting)
Start: June 21, 7:00 p.m. End: June 22, 6:00 a.m.
20TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Streetscaping)
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: June 22, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM BOTTOMLEY AVE N TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Link station work)
Start: June 17, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 5:00 p.m.
AVE H S ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 20TH ST W
(Sewer work)
Start: June 15, 7:00 a.m. End: June 29, 5:00 p.m.
3RD AVE S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 19TH ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Median restoration)
Start: June 15, 7:00 a.m. End: June 29, 5:00 p.m.
3RD AVE N NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Temporary water line installation)
Start: June 16, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 5:00 p.m.
24TH ST E EB & WB PARKING LANES CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO 3RD AVE N
(Temporary water line installation)
Start: June 16, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE N NB & SB PARKING LANES CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Temporary water line installation)
Start: June 16, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 5:00 p.m.
5TH AVE N NB & SB PARKING LANES CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Temporary water line installation)
Start: June 16, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E SB/WB/EB CUMBERLAND AVE INTERSECTION
(Link Station Construction)
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S NB FROM LOUISE AVE TO ADELAIDE ST E
(Link Station Construction)
Two-way traffic to be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: July 3, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST W WB PARKING & CURB LANE CLOSURE. FROM AVE B S TO AVE B S
(Streetscaping)
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: July 5, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E WB CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE N TO 1ST AVE N
(SL&P work)
Two-way traffic in EB lanes
Start: June 15, 9:00 a.m. End: July 10, 5:00 p.m.
24TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO 2ND AVE N
(Building construction)
Start: June 16, 8:00 a.m. End: July 10, 5:00 p.m.
12TH ST E EB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM BROADWAY AVE TO DUFFERIN AVE
(Sewer work)
Start: May 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 12, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB/WB UNIVERSITY BRIDGE
(College Dr Link Construction)
Closure of College Dr includes a full closure of the University Bridge at Spadina Cr E
Start: April 6, 7:00 a.m. End: July 13, 5:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Building construction)
Start: June 15, 8:00 a.m. End: July 31, 5:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E NB REDUCED LANE WIDTH AT 25TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: April 28, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 42ND A ST E TO CIRCLE DR E
(Building construction)
Start: May 1, 8:00 a.m. End: October 1, 5:00 p.m.
WANUSKEWIN RD NB CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR W TO 72ND ST E
(Construction)
Two-way traffic in NB lanes
Start: May 11, 9:00 a.m. End: October 9, 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.
Weekend Road Report - June 20 & 21
June 19, 2026 - 2:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
SPADINA CRES E NB & SB CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Crane installation)
Start: June 20, 6:00 a.m. End: June 20, 5:00 p.m.
HIGHWAY 16 NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR W TO 71ST ST W
(Pothole patching )
Start: June 20, 7:00 a.m. End: June 20, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED. NB & SB ROAD CLOSED AT AVE B S
(Sewer maintenance)
Start: June 20, 9:00 a.m. End: June 20, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM CLANCY DR TO 11TH ST W
(Overnight pavement line painting)
Start: June 20, 7:00 p.m. End: June 21, 6:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED FROM 71ST ST W TO MARQUIS DR W AND MARQUIS DR W TO 51ST ST E
(Overnight pavement line painting)
Start: June 21, 7:00 p.m. End: June 22, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
CIRCLE DR S NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM CLANCY DR TO 11TH ST W
(Overnight pavement line painting)
Start: June 19, 7:00 p.m. End: June 20, 6:00 a.m.
20TH ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE P S TO AVE O S
(Streetscaping)
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: June 20, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Streetscaping)
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: June 22, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM BOTTOMLEY AVE N TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Link station work)
Start: June 17, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 5:00 p.m.
3RD AVE S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 19TH ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Median restoration)
Start: June 15, 7:00 a.m. End: June 29, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E SB/WB/EB CUMBERLAND AVE INTERSECTION
(Link Station Construction)
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 5:00 p.m.
3RD AVE N NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Temporary water line installation)
Start: June 16, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 5:00 p.m.
24TH ST E EB & WB PARKING LANES CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO 3RD AVE N
(Temporary water line installation)
Start: June 16, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE N NB & SB PARKING LANES CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Temporary water line installation)
Start: June 16, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 5:00 p.m.
5TH AVE N NB & SB PARKING LANES CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Temporary water line installation)
Start: June 16, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S NB FROM LOUISE AVE TO ADELAIDE ST E
(Link Station Construction)
Two-way traffic to be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: July 3, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST W WB PARKING & CURB LANE CLOSURE. FROM AVE B S TO AVE B S
(Streetscaping)
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: July 5, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E WB CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE N TO 1ST AVE N
(SL&P work)
Two-way traffic in EB lanes
Start: June 15, 9:00 a.m. End: July 10, 5:00 p.m.
24TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO 2ND AVE N
(Building construction)
Start: June 16, 8:00 a.m. End: July 10, 5:00 p.m.
12TH ST E EB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM BROADWAY AVE TO DUFFERIN AVE
(Sewer work)
Start: May 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 12, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB/WB UNIVERSITY BRIDGE
(College Dr Link Construction)
Closure of College Dr includes a full closure of the University Bridge at Spadina Cr E
Start: April 6, 7:00 a.m. End: July 13, 5:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Building construction)
Start: June 15, 8:00 a.m. End: July 31, 5:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E NB REDUCED LANE WIDTH AT 25TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: April 28, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.
WANUSKEWIN RD NB CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR W TO 72ND ST E
(Construction)
Two-way traffic in NB lanes
Start: May 11, 9:00 a.m. End: October 9, 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.