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City’s third Flood Control project complete: Weaver Park now open

June 9, 2025 - 1:00pm

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June 9, 2025 - 1:00 pm

Residents in Saskatoon’s Avalon neighbourhood can look forward to reduced flood risk as the City of Saskatoon officially opens the newly upgraded Weaver Park dry storm pond. The park is open to the public, offering both improved flood protection and a revitalized recreational space.

This is the third project completed under the City’s Flood Control Strategy (FCS), which was approved by City Council in 2018. This spring, construction will start on a dry storm pond in Cumberland Park, and five more FCS projects will be built between 2025 and 2027. The Government of Canada has contributed $21.6 million towards Saskatoon’s Flood Control Strategy through the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund.

“Today marks an exciting milestone for Saskatoon’s Flood Control Strategy with the grand opening of the Weaver Park dry storm pond. The new park will not only be an important recreation space for residents, it will also protect homes from flooding. Investing in essential public infrastructure is key to building healthy, vibrant and resilient communities,” said the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, on behalf of the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Communities and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada.

"This project is a great example of how we can build a more resilient Saskatoon while also enhancing the places where people gather and play,” said Mayor Cynthia Block. “This is about protecting homes, supporting families and investing in smart infrastructure that serves both safety and quality of life."

“We are immensely proud of how this strategy is coming to life,” said Russ Munro, Director of Saskatoon Water. “Each project completed means fewer families dealing with flooded basements and costly damage. And with Weaver Park now open, people can experience firsthand infrastructure and public spaces working together.”

Dry storm ponds hold water that would otherwise cause nearby flooding during intense rainfall. The water flows into storm drains, then runs through underground pipes into the dry storm pond. From there, the water flows toward and empties into the South Saskatchewan River.

Once the FCS projects are completed, the City anticipates seeing a substantial decrease in the amount of neighbourhood flooding in the top 10 highest risk areas of Saskatoon.

For more information about the FCS, visit saskatoon.ca/floodplan.

Daily Road Report - June 9, 2025

June 6, 2025 - 3:00pm

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June 6, 2025 - 3:00 pm

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

NEW

20TH ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE B S
(Sewer lining)
Start: June 9, 7:00 a.m. End: June 9, 11:00 a.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO ADELAIDE ST E
(Sidewalk Replacements)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB Lanes
Start: June 9, 7:00 a.m. End: June 21, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST W WB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT AVE T S
(Construction)
Start: June 9, 7:00 a.m. End: July 6, 5:00 p.m.

HIGHWAY 11 NB CURB & ACCELERATION LANE CLOSED AT HIGHWAY 16
(Bridge maintenance)
Start: June 9, 9:00 a.m. End: June 13, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

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 9, 4:30 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MOSS AVE TO MCKERCHER DR
(Concrete work)
Start: June 3, 8:00 a.m. End: June 9, 5:00 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 13, 5:00 p.m.

25TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM ONTARIO AVE TO PACIFIC AVE
(Link station construction)
Start: June 2, 7:00 a.m. End: June 15, 4:30 p.m.

2ND AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Service connection installation)
Start: June 2, 6:00 a.m. End: June 15, 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 18, 4:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD SB RAMP CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Construction)
Start: May 12, 7:00 a.m. End: June 20, 5:00 p.m.

BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Construction)
Start: June 2, 7:00 a.m. End: July 1, 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.

Weekend Road Report - June 7-8, 2025

June 6, 2025 - 2:30pm

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June 6, 2025 - 2:30 pm

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

NEW

BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Broadway Spring Fling)
Start: June 7, 6:00 a.m. End: June 7, 7:00 p.m.

LORNE AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 2ND ST E TO 1ST ST E
(Valve replacement)
Start: June 7, 8:00 a.m. End: June 7, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE D N TO AVE E N
(Cut repair)
Start: June 7, 8:00 a.m. End: June 7, 6:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E EB RAMP TO SB CLOSED AT PRESTON AVE N
(Streetlight pole replacement)
Start: June 8, 6:00 a.m. End: June 8, 8:00 a.m.

TAYLOR ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM LOUISE AVE TO PARK AVE
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: June 8, 3:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM HILLIARD ST E TO RUTH ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: June 8, 3:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST ST E TO TAYLOR ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: June 8, 3:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO 6TH ST E
(Landscape restoration)
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: June 8, 5:00 p.m.

ASSINIBOINE DR ROAD CLOSED AT STURGEON DR
(Valve replacements)
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: June 8, 5:00 p.m.

NELSON RD NB LANES CLOSED AT ATTRIDGE DR
(Catch basin repair)
Start: June 8, 8:00 a.m. End: June 8, 11:00 a.m.

TAYLOR ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM LANSDOWNE AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Water main repair)
Start: June 8, 8:00 a.m. End: June 8, 6:00 p.m.

NELSON RD EB LANES CLOSED FROM HEAL AVE TO MCORMOND DR
(Manhole repair)
Start: June 8, 11:00 a.m. End: June 8, 1:00 p.m.

FAITHFULL AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM 58TH ST E TO 56TH ST E
(Underground maintenance)
Start: June 8, 11:00 a.m. End: June 8, 2:00 p.m.

NELSON RD WB LANES CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO HEAL AVE
(Catch basin repair)
Start: June 8, 12:30 p.m. End: June 8, 2:30 p.m.

NELSON RD ROAD CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Catch basin repair)
Start: June 8, 2:00 p.m. End: June 8, 5:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK

WARMAN RD NB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM HAZEN ST TO CIRCLE DR E
(Catch basin inspection)
Start: June 7, 10:00 p.m. End: June 8, 4:00 a.m.

WARMAN RD SB LEFT TURN BAY CLOSED AT HAZEN ST
(Catch basin inspection)
Start: June 7, 10:00 p.m. End: June 8, 6:00 a.m.

WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO HAZEN ST
(Catch basin inspection)
Start: June 7, 10:00 p.m. End: June 8, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

CUMBERLAND AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO TAYLOR ST E
(Sidewalk replacements)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: May 26, 7:00 a.m. End: June 7, 5:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE SB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 9TH ST E
(Link station construction)
Start: May 26, 7:00 a.m. End: June 8, 4:30 p.m.

MCORMOND DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM NELSON RD TO ATTRIDGE DR
(Link station construction)
Start: May 26, 7:00 a.m. End: June 8, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE I N TO AVE K N
(Water main maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes
Start: May 26, 7:00 a.m. End: June 8, 6:00 p.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED AT MCORMOND DR
(Paving)
Start: June 6, 7:00 p.m. End: June 8, 7:00 p.m.