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McKercher Drive ramp to College Drive westbound closed on Sunday
April 26, 2024 - 11:00am
The McKercher Drive access ramp to College Drive westbound will be closed on Sunday, April 28, starting at 7:00 a.m. to replace streetlights. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take four 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 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.
Lorne Avenue closed between 6th and 8th streets on Sunday
April 26, 2024 - 10:00am
Lorne Avenue will be closed between 6th and 8th streets on Sunday, April 28, starting at 8:00 a.m. for sewer repairs. 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.
Lorne Avenue intersection closed at 6th Street on Saturday
April 26, 2024 - 9:00am
Lorne Avenue will be closed at the 6th Street intersection on Saturday, April 27, starting at 8:00 a.m. for sewer repairs. 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.
Correction - Special event bus service to SaskTel Centre this weekend
April 26, 2024 - 8:30am
- 5:45 p.m.
- 6:25 p.m.
- 5:45 p.m.
- 6:25 p.m.
Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Moose Jaw Warriors at SaskTel Centre on Friday, April 26 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:
Direct service from the Special Events Stop to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Moose Jaw Warriors on Saturday, April 27 at 7:00 p.m. (previously stated as 4:00 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 onsite 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.
Second phase of College Drive Water Main Maintenance Project starts Monday
April 26, 2024 - 8:00am
- Zipper merging will be required due to lane closures. Drivers are reminded to use all available lanes and take turns at the end. This will help everyone get through the work zone faster.
- Saskatoon Transit will 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.
The first phase of the College Drive Water Main Maintenance Project is nearing completion. The second phase starts on Monday, April 29. Two-way traffic on College Drive will be maintained, but there will be lane reductions on both sides between Clarence and Cumberland avenues. This phase is expected to take approximately 11 weeks to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
The College Drive Water Main Maintenance Project will be underway until October. To see current road restrictions on priority Saskatoon roadways during the 2024 construction season, check and/or subscribe to the City’s Daily Road Report or visit saskatoon.ca/construction.