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DAILY ROAD REPORT, OCTOBER 26
October 23, 2015 - 9:21am
NEW
COLLEGE DR EB CENTRE LANE CLOSED AT CENTRAL AVE
(Road repair)
Start: October 26, 9:00 a.m. End: October 26, 12:00 p.m.
NIGHT WORK: BROADWAY AVE NB/SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED FROM SASKATCHEWAN CRES TO 12TH ST E
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: October 26, 7:00 p.m. End: October 27, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
33RD ST E CLOSED AT 5TH AVE N & 3RD AVE
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 23, 9:00 a.m. End: October 26, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR SB RAMP CLOSED AT 22ND ST WB
(Guardrail repair)
Traffic will be squeezed into the shoulder on Friday and Monday, Oct 23rd & 26th.
Start: October 23, 9:00 a.m. End: October 26, 3:00 p.m.
NIGHT WORK: IDYLWYLD DR S SB CLOSED FROM 20TH ST W TO SPADINA CRES E
(Expansion joint repairs)
Traffic will be diverted to the 1st Ave ramp to access Sid Buckwold Bridge
Start: October 23, 7:00 p.m. End: October 27, 7:00 a.m.
AIRPORT DR NB/SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANES CLOSED AT CLAYPOOL DR
(Road construction)
Claypool Dr WB closed from Airport Dr to McClocklin Rd
Start: September 15, 7:00 a.m. End: October 27, 6:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 39TH ST W TO CIRCLE DR E
(Sewer cleaning)
Start: September 29, 9:00 a.m. End: October 29, 3:00 p.m.
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 median lane closed at overpass
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: October 31, 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.
WEEKEND ROAD REPORT, OCTOBER 24-25
October 23, 2015 - 8:22am
NEW
33RD ST E EB & WB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED FROM ONTARIO AVE TO QUEBEC AVE
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: October 24, 3:00 p.m. End: October 25, 6:00 a.m.
22ND ST E CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE N TO 3RD AVE N
(Crane work)
Start: October 25, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 5:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB & WB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Streetlight repair)
Start: October 25, 7:30 a.m. End: October 25, 9:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB/EB MEDIAN (INSIDE) & CENTRE LANES CLOSED AT PRESTON AVE
(Traffic pole removal)
Start: October 25, 7:30 a.m. End: October 25, 11:30 a.m.
CIRCLE DR EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Manhole flushing)
Warman Rd exit ramp to Circle Dr EB closed.
Start: October 25, 8:00 a.m. End: October 25, 12:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE TO CIRCLE DR E
(Guardrail repair)
Start: October 25, 9:00 a.m. End: October 25, 11:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT 51ST ST E
(Guardrail repair)
Start: October 25, 10:30 a.m. End: October 25, 3:30 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM RUTH ST W TO CIRCLE DR S
(Light pole repairs)
Start: October 25, 11:30 a.m. End: October 25, 2:30 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 19TH ST W TO SPADINA CRES E
(Streetlight repairs)
Start: October 25, 11:30 a.m. End: October 25, 2:30 p.m.
ONGOING
NIGHT WORK: 22ND ST WB & EB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED AT AVE X S
(Lining)
Start: October 23, 7:00 p.m. End: October 24, 6:00 a.m.
NIGHT WORK: 33RD ST WB & EB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR TO ONTARIO AVE
(Lining)
Start: October 23, 7:00 p.m. End: October 24, 6:00 a.m.
33RD ST E CLOSED AT 5TH AVE N & 3RD AVE
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 23, 9:00 a.m. End: October 26, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR SB RAMP CLOSED AT 22ND ST WB
(Guardrail repair)
Traffic will be squeezed into the shoulder on Friday and Monday, Oct 23rd & 26th.
Start: October 23, 9:00 a.m. End: October 26, 3:00 p.m.
NIGHT WORK: IDYLWYLD DR S SB CLOSED FROM 20TH ST W TO SPADINA CRES E
(Expansion joint repairs)
Traffic will be diverted to the 1st Ave ramp to access Sid Buckwold Bridge
Start: October 23, 7:00 p.m. End: October 27, 7:00 a.m.
AIRPORT DR NB/SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANES CLOSED AT CLAYPOOL DR
(Road construction)
Claypool Dr WB closed from Airport Dr to McClocklin Rd
Start: September 15, 7:00 a.m. End: October 27, 6:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 39TH ST W TO CIRCLE DR E
(Sewer cleaning)
Start: September 29, 9:00 a.m. End: October 29, 3:00 p.m.
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 median lane closed at overpass
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: October 31, 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.
FREE EVENTS FOR YOUTH – THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, AND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2015
October 23, 2015 - 2:31am
Registration is now open for Girls in Motion, Taking the Field for Boys, and Little Sisters in Action – free events being hosted by the City of Saskatoon on November 12 and 13, 2015, for youth ages 10 to 14.
Girls in Motion
November 12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - SaskTel Sports Centre (150 Nelson Road)
A day for girls to become inspired to live a healthy, happy lifestyle and enjoy physical activities under the direction of qualified instructors. This year’s activities include Zumba, functional fitness, football, and martial arts.
Taking to the Turf
November 13, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - SaskTel Sports Centre (150 Nelson Road)
A day for boys to get active and learn and improve skills in soccer and football under the direction of qualified instructors.
Little Sisters in Action
November 13, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - White Buffalo Youth Lodge (602 20th Street West)
The event will inspire girls to discover themselves by enhancing self-confidence and leadership skills, and being physically active in this one-day event. Sessions will include yoga, basketball, fitness, and leadership.
Lunch and snacks are provided at each event. These events will fill up so participants are encouraged to pre-register by calling 306-975-3378 before Tuesday, November 10.
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.
DAILY ROAD REPORT, OCTOBER 23
October 22, 2015 - 8:11am
NEW
33RD ST E CLOSED AT 5TH AVE N & 3RD AVE
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 23, 9:00 a.m. End: October 26, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR SB RAMP CLOSED AT 22ND ST WB
(Guardrail repair)
Traffic will be squeezed into the shoulder on Friday and Monday, Oct 23rd & 26th.
Start: October 23, 9:00 a.m. End: October 26, 3:00 p.m.=
NIGHT WORK: 22ND ST WB & EB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED AT AVE X S
(Lining)
Start: October 23, 7:00 p.m. End: October 24, 6:00 a.m.
NIGHT WORK: 33RD ST WB & EB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR TO ONTARIO AVE
(Lining)
Start: October 23, 7:00 p.m. End: October 24, 6:00 a.m.
NIGHT WORK: IDYLWYLD DR S SB CLOSED FROM 20TH ST W TO SPADINA CRES E
(Expansion joint repairs)
Traffic will be diverted to the 1st Ave ramp to access Sid Buckwold Bridge
Start: October 23, 7:00 p.m. End: October 27, 7:00 a.m.
ONGOING
NIGHT WORK: BROADWAY AVE NB/SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO MAIN ST & 11TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: October 22, 7:00 p.m. End: October 23, 6:00 a.m.
AIRPORT DR NB/SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANES CLOSED AT CLAYPOOL DR
(Road construction)
Claypool Dr WB closed from Airport Dr to McClocklin Rd
Start: September 15, 7:00 a.m. End: October 27, 6:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 39TH ST W TO CIRCLE DR E
(Sewer cleaning)
Start: September 29, 9:00 a.m. End: October 29, 3:00 p.m.
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 median lane closed at overpass
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: October 31, 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.
REMINDER: GROWTH PLAN PUBLIC EVENTS ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2015
October 22, 2015 - 3:27am
PSA
For Immediate Release: October 22, 2015
CY15-201
REMINDER: GROWTH PLAN PUBLIC EVENT ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2015
The City invites residents to participate in the closing round of public engagement for the Growth Plan to Half a Million (Growth Plan).
Join the conversation, either in person or online, to provide feedback on the proposed long-term plans and implementation priorities for a new transit system with Bus Rapid Transit (BRT); redevelopment along major corridors like 8th Street, 22nd Street, Preston Avenue, and College Drive; and a new river crossing connecting 33rd Street to Preston Avenue, combined with dedicated BRT lanes on the University Bridge.
A public open house will be held for residents to learn more and provide feedback on the Growth Plan.
Detailed project information and an online survey will also be available at www.growingfwd.ca until Sunday, November 8, 2015.
Growth Plan Come-and-Go Public Events
Thursday, October 22, 2015
Saskatoon Field House, 2020 College Drive
4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Growth Plan Online Survey
October 14 to November 8, 2015
Review the final draft plan and provide feedback online at www.growingfwd.ca
This will be the fourth and final round of public engagement for the Growth Plan. Once complete, the Growth Plan will help guide future infrastructure investments and land-use decisions so residents will have more choices for how they live and move around the city as Saskatoon grows to half a million people over the next 30 to 40 years.
For more information on the Growth Plan, or to sign up for project update notifications, visit www.growingfwd.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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