News Releases

As part of the City of Saskatoon’s bridge maintenance program, crews will begin repairs to the Idylwyld Drive over 19th Street overpass this Monday, September 14. The work is expected to last approximately five weeks, weather permitting.

The project was designed to minimize the impact to drivers and to ensure traffic continues to move on and under the overpass. The work will be carried out in two phases:

Phase 1 Concrete Repairs – approximately 2-3 weeks (24-hour restrictions)

• Idylwyld Drive over 19th Street southbound curb (outside) lane will be closed
• 1st Avenue under Idylwyld Drive southbound curb (outside) lane will be closed

Phase 2 Expansion joint seal replacements – approximately 2 weeks (night restrictions only, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.)

• Alternating full closures of one of the following:
  • Idylwyld Drive northbound over 19th Street
  • Idylwyld Drive southbound over 19th Street
  • 1st Avenue northbound ramp over 19th Street

Access to Sid Buckwold Bridge will be maintained at all times, however, drivers should expect delays.

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.

NEW

4TH AVE S SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(S.I.I.T. staff & student BBQ)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: September 11, 2:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S NB/SB LANES CLOSED FROM ARLINGTON AVE TO JARVIS DR
(Sanitary sewer connection repair)
Start: September 11, 9:00 a.m. End: September 11, 4:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK: ATTRIDGE DR WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT CENTRAL AVE
(Jersey barrier removal)
Central Ave NB centre left turn lane closed at Attridge Dr
Start: September 11, 6:00 p.m. End: September 12, 9:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK: CIRCLE DR W NB & SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANES CLOSED FROM CLANCY DR TO LAURIER DR
(Installation of permanent pavement markings)
Start: September 11, 7:00 p.m. End: September 12, 7:00 a.m.

ONGOING

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

HWY 11/16 WB OVERPASS CLOSED AT CLOVERLEAF INTERSECTION
(Overpass repair)
Two EB lanes and one WB lane will be maintained on the EB overpass
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE & BRAND RD
(Force main installation)
Start: August 24, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 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 and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

The City of Saskatoon continues to make strides towards diversity and inclusion to meet the Strategic Goal of Continuous Improvement.  Progress is outlined in the 2015 Diversity and Inclusion Report to be presented September 14, 2015 to the Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities, and Corporate Services Committee.

“Best practices in diversity and inclusion is moving away from simply measuring and reporting on the legislated requirements on representation in the workforce, to focusing on measuring diversity and inclusion more broadly and encompassing all aspects of business,” says Catherine Gryba, General Manager of Corporate Performance.

“It is more than just diversity and inclusion hiring but includes comprehensive plans to create a workplace that is respectful and inclusive to all employees,” Gryba says. “In other words, we are working on a strategy to offer an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds.”

As an equity partner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC), the City measures and reports on the four equity groups:  Aboriginal, Visible Minority, People with Disabilities and Women. 

Progress is being made with employment for Visible Minorities with a slight increase in Aboriginal hiring while employment figures for women and those with disabilities remains constant.

- The representation of Aboriginal employees rose to 8.6% in 2015, up slightly from 2014.
- Representation of people with disabilities has stayed consistent at 2.9%
- The visible minority population has risen to 9.6% in 2015 up from 8.7% in the previous year.
- About 39% of City employees are women.

“While there is evidence of progress, further efforts are required to reach a full representative workforce of the citizens we serve.”

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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33RD ST W WB & EB LANES CLOSED AT AVE F N
(Water & sewer connections)
Access 33^rd St by following detours posted through Ave F NB & Ave G SB
Start: September 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 10, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT MINTO PL AND CONNAUGHT PL
(Patch paving)
Start: September 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 10, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM LOUISE AVE TO CUMBERLAND AVE S
(Water & sewer installation)
Two-way traffic will be accomodated in the EB lanes
Start: September 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 10, 5:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S NB/SB LANES CLOSED FROM ARLINGTON AVE TO JARVIS DR
(Sanitary sewer connection repair)
Start: September 10, 9:00 a.m. End: September 10, 4:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK: ATTRIDGE DR WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT CENTRAL AVE
(Jersey barrier removal)
Central Ave NB centre left turn lane closed at Attridge Dr
Start: September 10, 6:00 p.m. End: September 11, 6:00 a.m.

NIGHT WORK: CIRCLE DR W SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO CLANCY DR
(Installation of permanent pavement markers)
Start: September 10, 7:00 p.m. End: September 11, 7:00 a.m.

NIGHT WORK: IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 37TH ST W TO 38TH ST W
(Sewer cleaning)
Start: September 10, 10:30 p.m. End: September 11, 7:00 a.m.

ONGOING

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

HWY 11/16 WB OVERPASS CLOSED AT CLOVERLEAF INTERSECTION
(Overpass repair)
Two EB lanes and one WB lane will be maintained on the EB overpass
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST EB 7 WB LANES CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO BRAND RD
(Force main installation)
Start: August 24, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 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 and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

The City of Saskatoon will be hosting Fall Freestyle, the annual skateboarding event featuring music, prizes, and skateboarding demonstrations on Saturday, September 12.

Youth and families of all ages are welcome to attend this FREE event, which takes place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Lion’s Skate Park in Victoria Park (next to Riversdale Pool at 822 Avenue H South).  Remember to wear your helmet and safety gear.

Come and learn the basics of skateboarding, and see some amazing demonstrations from experienced skateboarders.

For more information, please call 306-975-3378.

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.