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Primary water main upgrade deferred until spring 2026
October 14, 2025 - 11:59am
The City of Saskatoon is deferring the Acadia Drive primary water main upgrade until spring 2026.
Residents and businesses in neighbourhoods affected will be notified at least two weeks in advance of construction beginning.
To learn more about current and upcoming construction projects in Saskatoon, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Crossing signals changes for cyclists and pedestrians
October 14, 2025 - 10:00am
The City of Saskatoon will be making changes to on-demand crossing signals for cyclists and pedestrians.
On Wednesday, October 15, crews will be removing the bike signal lights at 23rd Street West at Avenue P; the following day, Thursday October 16, at Clarence Avenue and 14th Street East and along 23rd Street West at Avenue H.
Although the bike signals will be removed, the dedicated push-buttons for cyclists will remain. These push-buttons are conveniently placed to make it easy for cyclists to activate a stop light along the main road and allow for a safe crossing. The Pedestrian and Cyclist Actuated Signals (PCAS) at Clarence Avenue and Main Street are an example of how this will work.
This change is intended to reduce conflicts in traffic control for cyclists at these locations where both bicycle signals and stop signs are currently present. According to The Traffic Bylaw and The Traffic Safety Act, bicycles are classified as vehicles and must stop at stop signs, even when a green bicycle signal is displayed.
Work on these intersections is expected to be completed by midday and should have minimal traffic disruption. Refer to this helpful information on pedestrian and cyclist crossings.
Ruth Street closed between Cumberland and Irvine avenues starting Wednesday
October 14, 2025 - 6:00am
Ruth Street will be closed between Cumberland and Irvine avenues starting Wednesday, October 15, at 8:00 a.m. for water main maintenance. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the area. This project is expected to take two 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.
8th Street and McKercher Drive intersection operating as 4-way stop Thanksgiving Monday
October 10, 2025 - 4:30pm
The intersection at 8th Street and McKercher Drive will operate as a 4-way stop on Monday, October 13, starting at 6:00 a.m. for Link station construction. Motorists are encouraged to plan for delays or use alternate routes. This work is expected to take one day to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Construction on Link station platforms began in 2024 and will continue until the launch of the rapid transit system in 2028. Construction will at times require temporary closures and detours along the Link route to allow for the installation of the required infrastructure.
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.
Daily Road Report - October 14, 2025
October 10, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
8TH ST E WB CENTER LANE CLOSED AT MCKERCHER DR
(Link station construction)
Start: October 14, 7:00 a.m. End: October 14, 5:00 p.m.
MCKERCHER DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM EDINBURGH PL TO 8TH ST E
(Link station construction)
2-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: October 14, 7:00 a.m. End: October 14, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT JARVIS DR
(Trunk lining)
Start: October 14, 7:00 a.m. End: October 14, 9:00 p.m.
ASSINIBOINE DR ROAD CLOSED FROM HURON CRT TO SAGUENAY DR
(Resurfacing)
Start: October 14, 7:00 a.m. End: October 15, 5:00 p.m.
MCCLOCKLIN RD EB LANES CLOSED FROM JUNOR AVE TO DENHAM WAY
(Construction)
Start: October 14, 9:00 a.m. End: October 14, 12:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM LOWE RD TO NELSON RD
(Crane work)
Start: October 14, 9:00 a.m. End: October 14, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
4TH AVE N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT 23RD ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: October 6, 7:00 a.m. End: October 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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 17, 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 17, 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.
ASSINIBOINE DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM CHURCHILL DR TO RAVINE DR
(Concrete replacement)
Start: October 7, 7:00 a.m. End: October 17, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM AIRPORT DR TO 33RD ST W
(Construction)
Start: October 6, 9:00 a.m. End: October 17, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE TO MCCOOL AVE
(Link station construction)
Start: October 10, 7:00 a.m. End: October 18, 7:00 a.m.
PRESTON AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 7TH ST E
(Link station construction)
Start: October 10, 7:00 a.m. End: October 18, 7:00 a.m.
PRESTON AVE NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO MAIN ST E
(Link station construction)
Start: October 11, 7:00 a.m. End: October 18, 7:00 a.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.
PRESTON AVE S SB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT ARMISTICE WAY
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: October 9, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 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.
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.
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)
PRESTON AVE S SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM LOUISE AVE TO EAST DRIVE
(Laydown area)
Start: October 9, 7:00 a.m. End: November 5, 5:00 p.m.
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.