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4th Avenue between 19th and 20th streets scheduled to reopen next week
November 5, 2025 - 6:30am
4th Avenue South between 19th Street East and 20th Street East is scheduled to reopen next week, following the completion of an underground water valve replacement.
This project is expected to wrap up on Wednesday, November 12, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances. Detours are in place guiding motorists around the area.
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 Taylor and Isabella streets
November 5, 2025 - 6:00am
Lorne Avenue will be closed between Taylor and Isabella streets on Thursday, November 6 starting at 8:00 a.m. for tree maintenance. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the area. 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.
Daily Road Report - November 5, 2025
November 4, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
PRESTON AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM ARLINGTON AVE TO EAST DRIVE
(Sewer lining)
Start: November 5, 7:00 a.m. End: November 5, 9:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR S TO LORNE AVE
(Tree trimming)
Start: November 5, 8:00 a.m. End: November 5, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR ROAD CLOSED FROM BRIGHTON COMMON TO BRIGHTON CIRCLE
(Powerline work)
Start: November 5, 9:00 a.m. End: November 5, 2:00 p.m.
NELSON RD EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO HEAL AVE
(Streetlight repairs)
Start: November 5, 9:00 a.m. End: November 5, 2:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM ASPEN RIDGE ST TO HENRY DAYDAY RD
(Construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: November 5, 9:00 a.m. End: November 5, 3:00 p.m.
22ND ST WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT HART RD
(Link construction)
Start: November 4, 9:00 a.m. End: November 4, 3:00 p.m.
33RD ST W EB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR W
(Minor bridge maintenance)
Start: November 5, 9:00 a.m. End: November 7, 3:00 p.m.
25TH ST E WB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT 4TH AVE N
(Construction)
Start: November 5, 10:00 a.m. End: November 5, 2:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 27TH ST W TO 25TH ST W
(Underground maintenance)
Two-way will be maintained in the NB Lanes
Start: November 5, 10:00 a.m. End: November 5, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM ADELAIDE ST E TO BUTE ST
(Service connection work)
Start: November 4, 8:00 a.m. End: November 5, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM MAIN ST TO 9TH ST E
(Crane work)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the NB lanes.
Start: November 3, 6:00 a.m. End: November 5, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM LOUISE AVE TO EAST DRIVE
(Construction)
Start: October 9, 7:00 a.m. End: November 5, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM UNIVERSITY DR TO WIGGINS AVE N
(Service connection work)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes
Start: November 4, 7:00 a.m. End: November 7, 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: November 7, 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: November 12, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 19TH ST E
(Valve replacement)
Start: November 3, 7:00 a.m. End: November 12, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM JASPER AVE S TO PORTAGE AVE
(Sewer main Construction)
Start: July 30, 7:00 a.m. End: November 21, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E EB CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Valve installation)
Start: November 3, 7:00 a.m. End: November 21, 5:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 28, 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.
UPDATE: Improved rider interactions highlight success of Transit safety measures: Committee Report
November 4, 2025 - 11:34am
Saskatoon Transit is issuing an update to this morning’s media release regarding the success of recent safety measures and improved rider interactions.
A technical issue was identified in the distributed version of the release, resulting in three tables being omitted from the mailed version. These tables contain key data referenced in the report.
The complete version of the release, including the three missing table graphics, is available online at: saskatoon.ca/news-releases.
Changes to saskatoon.ca to improve services for customers
November 4, 2025 - 10:15am
- Report an issue, such as basement flooding or graffiti
- Apply for various permits, licenses or career opportunities
- Pay for tickets or licenses
- Find items such as their My Utility Account, property assessment and tax tools
- Request services such as a building inspections or tree inspections
- Register for services through Leisure Online or NotifyNow
The City of Saskatoon has made some updates to our website (saskatoon.ca), making it easier for customers to find information, access services and connect with the City of Saskatoon.
A new menu and search box greets visitors on the saskatoon.ca homepage, connecting customers with the services they want by prompting them with one of six actions. Customers can choose if they would like to:
As part of this update, some bookmarked pages or saved links may no longer work. If a customer sees a “page not found” message or gets redirected, it means that the page has moved. Customers can use the new menu or the search bar to update their bookmarks or saved links.
Customers should note that they will start to receive case identification numbers via email for some form submissions through saskatoon.ca, as this is part of our commitment to enhancing the customer experience.
Any customers who need help can contact the City’s Customer Care team, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 306-975-2476 or by email at customercare@saskatoon.ca.