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Daily Road Report - October 24, 2025
October 23, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
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LORNE AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 2ND ST W TO 6TH ST W
(Water main maintenance)
Start: October 24, 7:00 a.m. End: October 28, 6:00 p.m.
CONFEDERATION DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM BORDEN PL TO MASSEY DR
(Tree removal)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in SB lanes
Start: October 24, 9:00 a.m. End: October 24, 3:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM MAIN ST TO 10TH ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: October 24, 10:00 a.m. End: October 24, 11:00 a.m.
NIGHT WORK
PRESTON AVE S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO ARMISTICE WAY
(Sewer lining)
Start: October 24, 7:00 p.m. End: October 27, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED FROM WIGGINS AVE S TO CUMBERLAND AVE S
(Construction)
Start: July 29, 7:00 a.m. End: October 24, 5:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 5TH AVE N
(Link station construction)
Start: October 23, 7:00 a.m. End: October 24, 5:00 p.m.
ASSINIBOINE DR ROAD CLOSED FROM RAVINE DR TO CAPILANO DR
(Roadway paving)
Start: October 22, 7:00 a.m. End: October 24, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE P N
(Intersection upgrades)
Start: October 22, 9:00 a.m. End: October 25, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED AT 24TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: October 22, 7:00 a.m. End: October 28, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E WB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM 4TH AVE N TO 3RD AVE N
(Message board installation)
Start: October 21, 7:00 a.m. End: October 28, 5:00 p.m.
1ST AVE S NB RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED AT 20TH ST E
(Message board installation)
Start: October 21, 7:00 a.m. End: October 28, 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.
7TH AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM OSBORNE ST TO 33RD ST E
(Concrete replacement)
Start: October 20, 7:00 a.m. End: October 29, 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.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE S
(Willows development)
Start: August 12, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 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 31, 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 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.
21ST ST E NB & SB DRIVING LANES CLOSED AT 21ST ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in parking lanes
Start: October 23, 7:00 a.m. End: November 14, 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.
City wrapping up 2025 construction season; shifting to winter operations
October 23, 2025 - 11:00am
- Resurfacing of Warman Road northbound from 33rd Street to Circle Drive
- Water main and underground valve replacements on 4th Avenue between 22nd Street and 24th Street
- Continued construction on 8th Street between Brighton Boulevard and McOrmond Drive to improve access to Brighton and the future Holmwood community
- Brighton Boulevard construction nearing completion, with an opening anticipated later this year
- Water main replacements in several neighbourhoods including Riversdale, City Park, Caswell Hill, and Adelaide/Churchill. These upgrades help maintain water quality, improve water flow, and reduce the likelihood of water main breaks.
The City of Saskatoon (City) is winding down another busy construction season. The Broadway Bridge, which has been undergoing major rehabilitation since April, is expected to open at the end of this month, and other projects and road maintenance initiatives will continue until the weather gets too cold.
“This year brought a high volume of work across the city,” says Terry Schmidt, General Manager of Transportation and Construction. “We tackled a major bridge rehabilitation, conducted several major water and sewer infrastructure upgrades and continued to build the infrastructure necessary for the future Link transit system, all while keeping pace with regular road, bridge and sidewalk maintenance. We appreciate the patience and support of Saskatoon residents.”
A key focus in 2025 was the expansion of Link, Saskatoon’s bus rapid transit system scheduled to launch in 2028. By the end of the year, 33 new station platforms will be completed, bringing the total to 41 since construction began in 2024. An additional 44 platforms are planned for 2026. The City is also finalizing procurement for new bus shelters for the newly constructed platforms that will feature digital information displays and street furniture, with installation expected to begin next year.
Notable projects completed this year include:
In total, the City improved approximately 200 lane kilometres of roads, constructed 4 kilometres of new roads, and replaced more than 10 kilometres of sidewalks. Nearly 6 kilometers of water mains were replaced or rehabilitated this year.
As construction activities wind down, the City is shifting focus to winter road maintenance. Roadways staff are prepared for snow and ice management to provide safe and accessible streets throughout the winter months.
Residents can learn more about current and upcoming construction by viewing the Road Restrictions and Construction Projects Map and Daily Road Report at saskatoon.ca/construction.
Final day to drop off Household Hazardous Waste next Wednesday, October 29
October 23, 2025 - 10:00am
- The program is open to residents with household products only – no commercial loads will be accepted.
- Containers used for transporting HHW may not be returned to the participants.
- Please ensure all containers are safely sealed and clearly labelled.
- To avoid potentially long line-ups and wait times, ask the Waste Wizard at saskatoon.ca/wastewizard to find other means of recycling and safe disposal.
Weekly Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) drop-off days will be ending for the season with the final drop-off day taking place next Wednesday, October 29 at the Material Recovery Centre.
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Material Recovery Centre, located at 42 Valley Road
Accepted items include aerosols, automotive fluids, cleaners, cylinders, light bulbs, yard chemicals and more. Complete lists of acceptable and unacceptable items are available at saskatoon.ca/hazardouswaste.
The City encourages residents to take advantage of this free service to ensure these materials are handled in an environmentally responsible manner.
Reminders:
Thank you for helping us put waste in the right place.
Lorne Avenue closed between 2nd and 6th streets starting Friday
October 23, 2025 - 6:00am
Lorne Avenue will be closed between 2nd and 6th streets starting Friday, October 24, at 7:00 a.m. for water main maintenance. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the area. This project is expected to take five 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.
Council to Discuss Downtown Event and Entertainment District Private Partner Agreement Framework
October 22, 2025 - 4:36pm
A report for the October 29 regular business meeting of City Council sets out the proposed agreement framework for a private operating partnership with OVG360 (OVG), one of the world’s leading full-service facility management teams with over 300 client-partners that span arenas, stadiums, convention centres and performing arts centres globally.
“We are pleased to bring forward a proposed agreement framework for the operation of the future facility, which was developed with OVG through a competitive bidding process” says Dan Willems, Director of Technical Services. “We are looking forward to getting Council’s feedback and direction on this important step.”
Willems adds the report is another step toward achieving a funding plan and not an approval for any construction to start.
The procurement process started in January 2024 when City Council approved a procurement approach for a private partner for operations management of one or both of the anchor facilities for the Downtown Event and Entertainment District. An RFP was issued to pre-qualified proponents in February 2024 and closed on April 25, 2024. After the evaluation of proposals, the submission from OVG was deemed the highest scoring and negotiations commenced.
Additional Project Background
August 2024
August 14: Downtown Event and Entertainment District – Private Partner Agreement Framework. Forwarded to City Council August 28 meeting as an approval report or at such time OVG was able to be in attendance.
September 2024
September 25: Downtown Event and Entertainment District – Private Partner Agreement Framework Update provided a brief update on the status of OVG’s efforts to advance internal OVG reviews of the Agreement Framework. The Administration was to provide an update report to City Council with any proposed Agreement Framework modifications at such time that OVG was available to attend.
April 2025
April 9: Downtown Event and Entertainment District – Private Partner Agreement Framework Update outlined the Administration’s intention to pause on bringing forward the private partner Agreement Framework to City Council for review and approval for up to six months. This pause was intended to allow time to monitor and reassess the economic and political environment in relation to the Agreement Framework.
At this point, City Council is being asked to consider the private partner Agreement Framework and set in motion negotiations for a Master Agreement based on the terms set out in the report.
Representatives from OVG360 will be present at the meeting and will make a presentation.
Please visit Frequently Asked Questions for additional context.
For further information on the Downtown Event and Entertainment District please visit saskatoon.ca/eventdistrict.