News Releases

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

NEW

RUTH ST E EB LANES & WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM JARVIS DR TO LOUISE AVE
(Roadway patching)
Start: May 29, 7:00 a.m. End: May 29, 3:00 p.m.

AVE W S SB LANES CLOSED AT 11TH ST W
(Drilling)
Start: May 29, 7:00 a.m. End: May 30, 4:30 p.m.

11TH ST W WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT AVE X S
(Environmental monitoring)
Start: May 29, 7:00 a.m. End: May 30, 4:30 p.m.

AVE W S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM DUDLEY ST TO 11TH ST W
(Environmental monitoring)
Start: May 29, 7:00 a.m. End: May 30, 4:30 p.m.

MEADOWS PKY SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO MEADOWS BLVD
(Concrete work)
Start: May 29, 7:00 a.m. End: June 3, 5:00 p.m.

AVE H N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 23RD ST W TO WALMER RD
(Sewer main maintenance)
Start: May 29, 8:00 a.m. End: May 29, 12:00 p.m.

33RD ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE F N TO AVE G N
(Emergency connection repair)
Start: May 29, 8:00 a.m. End: May 29, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR W SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 22ND ST W
(Minor bridge maintenance)
Start: May 29, 9:00 a.m. End: May 29, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

AVE P S ROAD CLOSED FROM 19TH ST W TO 20TH ST W
(Construction)
Start: May 27, 7:00 a.m. End: May 29, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM QUEBEC AVE TO ONTARIO AVE
(Link station construction)
Start: May 12, 7:00 a.m. End: May 30, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB LANES & WB MEDIAN LANE 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 1, 6:00 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 2, 4:00 p.m.

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 2, 4:30 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 12TH ST E TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES E
(Link station construction)
Start: May 27, 7:00 a.m. End: June 2, 6:00 p.m.

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.

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.

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

Cool off at any of the 23 City of Saskatoon spray pads located around the city. Spray pads will open for the season on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at 10 a.m., and will be operational daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

Please note, in June (Monday to Friday), spray pads located near school grounds are set to turn off 5 minutes before recess and lunch breaks and will resume 5 minutes after the breaks are over. Shut-off times will vary according to individual school schedules. All spray pads are activated by push buttons located near the spray features. The bell schedules are listed on the Where to Play Google Map posted at saskatoon.ca/spraypads. 

To find a spray pad location near you, check out the Where to Play Google Map at saskatoon.ca/spraypads or call 306-975-3378.

Spray Pad Improvement Project
The City has started a project to improve spray pads and help people stay cool during hot weather, while also conserving water. Running from 2025 to 2027, this initiative will make it easier for everyone to access drinking water and find relief during extreme heat. Plus, it will help protect our water systems by reducing water use during the busiest summer months.

The project will include:

• Smarter Spray Pads – Upgrading nozzles and adding remote controls to use water more efficiently.
• More Shade & Water Access – Installing shade structures, water fountains, and misting stations at six spray pad and paddling pool locations to provide extra relief from the heat.

This work is funded by a $700,000 grant from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund and the Government of Canada, as well as a $950,000 Green Loan, to be paid back with water bill savings.

This project builds on successful pilot programs in 2023 and 2024, which helped cut water use by 25-40% without taking away any of the fun. By switching to lower-flow and misting nozzles, we’re making our spray pads more sustainable while keeping them just as enjoyable!

33rd Street will be closed between Avenues F and G on Thursday, May 29, starting at 8:00 a.m. for service connection replacements. 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 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.

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

NEW

5TH AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 22ND ST E
(SL&P)
Start: May 28, 8:00 a.m. End: May 28, 3:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM AVE G S TO AVE F S
(Underground maintenance)
Start: May 28, 9:00 a.m. End: May 28, 12:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 47TH ST E TO 51ST ST E
(SL&P)
Start: May 28, 9:00 a.m. End: May 28, 3:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 109TH ST W TO 110TH ST W
(Roadway patching)
Start: May 28, 9:00 a.m. End: May 28, 3:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM FAITHFULL AVE TO ONTARIO AVE
(Junction box replacement)
Start: May 28, 12:00 p.m. End: May 28, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

11TH ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM DAWES AVE TO AVE U S
(Environmental monitoring)
Start: May 27, 7:00 a.m. End: May 28, 5:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM MAIN ST TO 14TH ST E
(Paving)
Start: May 26, 7:00 a.m. End: May 28, 5:00 p.m.

BALTZAN BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM MARLATTE CRES TO ORBAN WAY
(Road repairs)
Start: May 26, 7:00 a.m. End: May 28, 7:00 p.m.

AVE P S ROAD CLOSED FROM 19TH ST W TO 20TH ST W
(Construction)
Start: May 27, 7:00 a.m. End: May 29, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM QUEBEC AVE TO ONTARIO AVE
(Link station construction)
Start: May 12, 7:00 a.m. End: May 30, 5:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD SB RAMP CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E 
(Construction) 
Start: May 12, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB LANES & WB MEDIAN LANE 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 1, 6:00 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 2, 4:00 p.m.

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 2, 4:30 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 12TH ST E TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES E
(Link station construction)
Start: May 27, 7:00 a.m. End: June 2, 6:00 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 6, 5:00 p.m.

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.

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.

Wildfires in northern Saskatchewan have forced the evacuation of a significant number of residents from the area. In response, the City was approached by the Canadian Red Cross to use Cosmo Civic Centre as a designated temporary evacuation site until it is safe for the residents to return to their homes. The costs associated with hosting the evacuees will be billed to the Canadian Red Cross.

The Canadian Red Cross is managing the evacuations and has assessed other locations in Saskatoon that can accommodate large numbers. Unfortunately, no other suitable facilities are currently available.

The City has prior experience providing evacuation spaces; Cosmo Civic Centre was the last Leisure Centre used for this purpose over ten years ago. The facility was requested by the Red Cross and has been identified as the primary choice for an evacuation space due to its size and amenities, ability to be quickly converted for emergency use, proximity to services such as retail and food, access to transit, and it is the least disruptive to the City’s overall recreational programming.

To accommodate this emergency response, Cosmo Civic Centre and arena will be closed to the public effective today. This temporary closure includes all programming, rentals and transit ticket sales. The Carlyle King Branch Library will remain open at this time.

We understand that this closure may cause inconvenience and we deeply appreciate your patience and understanding during this emergency response. The City anticipates the closure will remain in place for at least the next couple of weeks and will continue to monitor the situation closely. Updates will be shared with the public as more information becomes available.

Patrons are encouraged to visit Leisure Online at dropinschedule.saskatoon.ca for programming options available at the City’s other leisure facilities. Your cooperation and support are invaluable as we navigate this emergency together.

 For updates, please visit saskatoon.ca/cosmo.