News Releases

The Highway 16 over Idylwyld Drive overpass to North Battleford reopened to traffic today as rehabilitation of the structure progresses. The temporary traffic signals installed to control Idylwyld Drive southbound and Highway 16 westbound traffic have also been removed.

Speed restrictions and some lane restrictions will still be required at the intersection over the coming weeks while workers finalize repairs and clean up the site.

The Government of Saskatchewan is responsible for the planning and construction of this project, while the City is responsible for coordinating traffic control.

Details of traffic detours can be found on our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Traffic Detour Service Alerts are available at saskatoon.ca/service-alerts and you can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert.

Slow down, pay attention and respect work zones. Watch for pedestrians and work crews, and for everyone’s safety, please obey all detours, signs and barriers.

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only. For updates on road restrictions on other streets including residential, check our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map or Traffic Detour Service Alerts at saskatoon.ca/service-alerts.

NEW

22ND ST W WB MEDIAN (INSIDE) AND CURB (OUTSIDE) LANES CLOSED AT CONFEDERATION DR
(Overpass repair)
Start: November 10, 8:00 a.m. End: November 7, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST W WB CLOSED FROM AVE G N TO AVE I N
(Traffic pole repair)
Start: November 10, 8:00 a.m. End: November 10, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING

IDYLWYLD DR S SB/NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANES CLOSED FROM SAUNDERS PL TO 19TH ST E
(Expansion joint repairs)
Start: November 4, 9:00 a.m. End: November 13, 5:00 p.m.

HWY 16 WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road reconstruction)
Start: September 16, 7:00 a.m. End: November 15, 5:00 p.m.

UPDATE: IDYLWYLD DR N/HWY 16 NB & SB LANE RESTRICTIONS BETWEEN 51ST ST E & MARQUIS DR W
(Hwy 16 flyover repair)
Overpass now open and temporary traffic signals removed. Speed restrictions still apply.
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: November 20, 5:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK: IDYLWYLD DR NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED APPROACHING 1ST AVE
(Bridge maintenance)
Start: October 13, 7:00 p.m. End: November 23, 7:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED BETWEEN 19TH ST & SID BUCKWOLD BRIDGE
(Bridge maintenance)
1st Ave SB curb lane closed between 19th St & Sid Buckwold Bridge
Start: September 14, 7:00 a.m. End: November 23, 6:00 p.m.

UPDATE: HWY 11 NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM VICTOR RD TO CIRCLE DR
(Road construction)
Hwy 11 SB onramp to Circle DR EB closed
Start: November 9, 10:00 a.m. End: November 24, 5:00 p.m.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Slow down, pay attention and respect work zones. Watch for pedestrians and work crews, and for everyone’s safety, please obey all detours, signs and barriers.

Know before you go! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information and subscribe to Traffic Detour Service Alerts at saskatoon.ca/service-alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert.

PSA
For Immediate Release:  November 3, 2015

CY15-206
REMINDER:  “Refugees Welcome” Information and Awareness Forum TO BE HELD ON Tuesday, November 10, 2015

The City, in partnership with the Saskatoon Refugee Coalition, invites the public to an information and awareness forum entitled, Refugees Welcome:  From Compassion to Action, on Tuesday, November 10, 2015, at the Roxy Theatre.

The forum will include a panel that will be presenting on the refugee crisis from a global, regional, and local perspective.  Community members will share information about specific organizations and the work that is already being done.  Attendees will learn about the various opportunities available and how to get involved.

REFUGEES WELCOME:  INFORMATION AND AWARENESS FORUM
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Roxy Theatre, 320 20th Street West

For more information on the forum, please call 306-975-8459, or email immigration@saskatoon.ca.

For more City of Saskatoon Public Service Announcements, News Releases, Traffic Detours and Service Alerts, visit www.saskatoon.ca or connect with the City of Saskatoon on Twitter and Facebook.

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Media, for more information, please contact:
Lynne Lacroix
Director of Recreation and Community Development
City of Saskatoon
306-975-3390

Erin Wolfson
Member
Saskatoon Refugee Coalition
(306) 716-4004

Note to the Media:  Lynne Lacroix, Erin Wolfson, and other community stakeholders will be in attendance for media interviews from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m.

NEW

1ST AVE S SB CURB (OUTSIDE) AND MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED AT 21ST ST E
(Crane lift)
Start: November 9, 6:00 a.m. End: November 9, 9:00 a.m.

LORNE AVE & 8TH ST INTERSECTION CLOSED
(Water & sewer replacement)
Idylwyld Dr NB on ramp maintained via 8th St WB. Idylwyld Dr SB exit to 8th St WB maintained.
Start: November 9, 9:00 a.m. End: November 30, 5:00 p.m.

HWY 11 SB/NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANES CLOSED FROM VICTOR RD TO CIRCLE DR
(Road construction)
Start: November 9, 10:00 a.m. End: November 10, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING

IDYLWYLD DR N/HIGHWAY 16 NB & SB LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR W
(Hwy 16 flyover repair)
Hwy 11/12 SB curb lane closed at overpass
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: November 10, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR S SB/NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANES CLOSED FROM SAUNDERS PL TO 19TH ST E
(Expansion joint repairs)
Start: November 4, 9:00 a.m. End: November 13, 5:00 p.m.

HWY 16 WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road reconstruction)
Start: September 16, 7:00 a.m. End: November 15, 5:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK: IDYLWYLD DR NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED APPROACHING 1ST AVE
(Bridge maintenance)
Start: October 13, 7:00 p.m. End: November 23, 7:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED BETWEEN 19TH ST & SID BUCKWOLD BRIDGE
(Bridge maintenance)
1st Ave SB curb lane closed between 19th St & Sid Buckwold Bridge
Start: September 14, 7:00 a.m. End: November 23, 6:00 p.m.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Slow down, pay attention and respect work zones. Watch for pedestrians and work crews, and for everyone’s safety, please obey all detours, signs and barriers.

Know before you go! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information and subscribe to Traffic Detour Service Alerts at saskatoon.ca/service-alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

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