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Attridge Drive closed from Central Avenue to Circle Drive on Sunday morning
April 22, 2022 - 9:00am
Attridge Drive will be closed from Central Avenue to Circle Drive East on Sunday, April 24 starting at 5:00 a.m. as SaskPower continues upgrading transmission lines for the Preston Crossing Power Line Project. Circle Drive eastbound and northbound access ramps to Attridge Drive eastbound will also be closed while this work is underway. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This work is expected to take three hours 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 is 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
Ruth Street closed between Albert and Dufferin avenues on Sunday
April 22, 2022 - 8:00am
Ruth Street will be closed between Albert and Dufferin avenues on Sunday, April 24, at 8:00 a.m. for manhole repair work. The intersections at Ruth Street and Hanover Avenue, and Ruth Street and York Avenue will be closed during this project. 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 is 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.
Preston Avenue closed between East Drive and Louise Street starting Saturday
April 22, 2022 - 7:00am
Preston Avenue will be closed between East Drive and Louise Street starting Saturday, April 23, at 8:00 a.m. for emergency connection repair work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this detour. This project is expected to take two days to complete, barring any unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
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 Rush vs Seals
April 22, 2022 - 6:00am
- 5:45 p.m.
- 6:05 p.m.
- 6:25 p.m.
- 6:45 p.m.
- 7:05 p.m.
Direct service from the Special Events Stop (outside the 2nd Avenue Lofts at 23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatchewan Rush take on the San Diego Seals at SaskTel Centre on Saturday, April 23, is available at the following times:
Post event drop-off is 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.
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 that helps make connections that combine Transit with riide and Uber. Transit does the work so you can travel with ease! Download the Transit app from the Apple Store or Google Play.
To protect the health and safety of residents, customers and employees, masks are required when traveling on Saskatoon Transit.
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.
Drivers advised to continue avoiding 8th Street and Broadway Avenue intersection
April 21, 2022 - 10:59am
Repairs to a sinkhole that formed on Wednesday in the south bound lanes of Broadway Avenue near 8th Street East continue. The City had been working on a water main repair at the location earlier in the week.
Drivers are advised to avoid the 8th Street and Broadway Avenue intersection as it remains closed, with the exception of right turn movements for westbound to northbound, southbound to west bound and north bound to east bound. Detour signage is in place.
Water service disruptions to area residents and businesses are anticipated while repairs continue. Those impacted will receive notices.
The City will provide an update when road closures or detours are changed or lifted.