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Residential structure fire results in one fatality
April 3, 2026 - 3:58pm
Saskatoon Fire Crews responded to the incident and while conducting fire suppression operations, located one occupant inside the residence who was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Fire inspectors remain on site and are continuing their investigation into the cause and origin of the fire. No further details are available at this time.
Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
Daily Road Report - April 7, 2026
April 2, 2026 - 3:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
There are no new projects at this time.
ONGOING
UNIVERSITY BRIDGE CLOSED
(Arch repairs and Link construction)
Start: April 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 2026
COLLEGE DRIVE ROAD CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Link construction)
Start: April 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 2026
HIGHWAY 11 NB MEDIAN & CENTER LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR OVERPASS
(Overpass repairs)
Start: March 17, 11:00 a.m. End: April 7, 8:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DRIVE EB CURB LANE AND ACCELERATION LANE CLOSED AT HIGHWAY 11 OVERPASS
(Overpass repairs)
Start: March 6, 7:00 a.m. End: April 30, 5:00 p.m.
ACADIA DR ROAD CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO AVONDALE RD
(Water main maintenance)
Start: March 23, 7:00 a.m. End: May 4, 5:00 p.m
20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(SL&P work)
Start: March 9, 9:00 a.m. End: June 5, 5:30 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.
Saskatoon Transit detours start April 6 for College Drive construction
April 2, 2026 - 2:30pm
- Phase 1: Stage 1A (April 6)
- Route 17: Detours via 14th Street and Cumberland Avenue
- Phase 1: Stage 1B (Late April)
- Route 16: Temporarily terminates at USask
- Alternate downtown routes: Routes 4/40s, 8, 6, and 19
- Route 17: Detours via 14th Street and Cumberland Avenue
- Routes 4/43/44/45/46: Continues downtown via Cumberland Avenue, 12th Street, and Broadway Avenue
- Route 517: Temporary shuttle service between Clarence Avenue and Place Riel via Cumberland and 12th Street
- Monday to Saturday: 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Sunday: 08:00 to 18:30
- Route 16: Temporarily terminates at USask
- Phase 1: Stage 2 (Late June)
- Transit routes return to regular routing. Some stops will remain closed, but temporary stops will be added as needed
Starting Monday, April 6, Saskatoon Transit will temporarily adjust Route 17 due to construction along College Drive and into downtown. This work includes University Bridge arch repair, water main rehabilitation on 25th Street, and Link station construction for the new rapid transit system.
As projects progress, additional temporary adjustments to Routes 4/40s, 16, and 17 will be implemented. Riders should anticipate some delays during construction.
Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact Saskatoon Transit at transit.services@saskatoon.ca or 306.975.3100.
We thank our customers for their patience and cooperation during construction detours.
For Saskatoon Transit bus stop closures, temporary stops, detour route maps and more information, visit saskatoontransit.ca/collegedrive
For College Drive and related construction project information, visit saskatoon.ca/construction
Holiday Pay Parking Reminder: Easter Long Weekend
April 2, 2026 - 1:30pm
Residents are reminded that payment will be required in City-managed pay parking areas on Easter Monday, April 6, 2026.
Payment will not be required on Good Friday, April 3, 2026.
Public parking in the Downtown, Broadway, Riversdale, River Landing and Sutherland areas, as well as streets adjacent to St. Paul’s and Saskatoon City Hospitals, are metered from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Saturday. Payment is not required outside these hours, on Sundays or on statutory holidays (New Year’s Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Saskatchewan Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day and Christmas Day).
Public Pay Parking reminders:
• Customers are encouraged to use the Parkedin app as a no-touch way to pay for parking.
• Customers are responsible for entering the correct licence plate information when paying for parking at a FlexParking station or when using the Parkedin app.
• Parking time limits vary by location. Watch for signs wherever you are parking.
• If you have reached the posted time limit but need more time in the area, move your vehicle around the corner or across the street.
• Balances on a parking purchase can be carried forward to another parking space in a new location.
• Additional parking time can be purchased, but only up to the maximum allowable time posted.
For more information on Public Pay Parking, visit saskatoon.ca/payparking.
City coordinates major construction along College Drive into Downtown
April 2, 2026 - 10:00am
- Link platform and dedicated transit lane construction on College Drive
- Repairs to a single arch (Arch D) under the University Bridge
- Water main lining on 25th Street
- Emergency access to hospitals will be maintained
- Private vehicles will continue to be able to access the hospitals using westbound College Drive to Hospital Drive
- Saskatoon Transit will use eastbound lanes for approximately three weeks before being detoured
- Pedestrian access on the south side of the bridge will remain open
Beginning the week of April 6, construction will take place along College Drive and into Downtown as the City moves ahead with several major infrastructure projects. The work includes:
“Our focus is to maintain safety, ensure emergency access to hospitals at all times and to coordinate the work for all of these projects in a way that minimizes disruption wherever possible,” says Dan Willems, Director of Technical Services.
Willems says however, people travelling along College Drive – including those heading to hospitals, the University of Saskatchewan and nearby businesses – should expect delays and detours to get this necessary work done.
“When complete, these improvements will support reliable transit, safer active transportation, protect our bridge and provide safe, dependable water.”
Link Station Construction on College Drive
Construction is expected to begin with a full closure of University Bridge and College Drive between Clarence Avenue and Hospital Drive to private vehicles starting the week of April 6 and lasting eight to 10 weeks. During the closure:
Link station construction will take place over two seasons and be completed in phases to reduce impacts as much as possible. Each stage is expected to take two to three months. Timing may change as work progresses.
Due to the full closure of University Bridge and College Drive between Clarence Avenue and Hospital Drive, people are asked to plan accordingly and consider other routes.
University Bridge Arch Repair
Repairs to Arch D under University Bridge, located over the river near Spadina Crescent, are expected to begin April 16 and take about three months. Work includes concrete repairs, refinishing the driving surface, drain repairs and crack sealing.
Two lanes on the opposite side of the bridge will remain open to maintain emergency access during this phase.
25th Street Water Main Lining
Phase I of water main rehabilitation will take place along 25th Street from 1st Avenue North to Spadina Crescent East, starting the week of May 19. Work is expected to take approximately four months and includes repaving following construction.
Residents are encouraged to plan ahead and allow extra travel time during construction.
“We know that the summer construction season can be frustrating,” says Willems. “By combining these projects into the same construction season, we hope to lessen the impact over the long term and ultimately provide better services to our residents for years to come.”
For updates and project information, visit saskatoon.ca/construction or contact the Customer Care Centre at 306-975-2476.
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