News Releases

The Saskatoon Municipal Review Commission (SMRC) invites interested citizens to listen or present their thoughts at one of two public hearings in June about the Commission’s mandate on three important topics:

• Compensation/remuneration for members of City Council
• Code of Conduct for members of City Council
• Municipal elections

Public Hearings

OR

Citizens wishing to present to the Commission are encouraged to register by calling 306- 975-3240 or emailing municipalreview@saskatoon.ca. Persons giving presentations will be given ten minutes to present their thoughts about any or all of the listed topics. Members of the Saskatoon Municipal Review Commission will be in attendance to gather comment from people who live in Saskatoon, and may ask questions of presenters for clarification.

The goal of the SMRC bylaw (No. 9242) is to provide recommendations to City Council following a thorough review of current practices. This includes an opportunity for citizens of Saskatoon to provide feedback on current election, remuneration, and code of conduct policies.

Can’t attend? Visit Saskatoon.ca/SMRC before June 30th, 2015 to complete an online submission. 

For more information on the Commission mandate or other relevant topics, please go to Saskatoon.ca/SMRC or follow SMRC on Facebook and Twitter.

NEW

SPADINA CRES CLOSED BETWEEN 22ND ST & 24TH ST
(Pride Parade)
Start: June 12, 8:00 a.m. End: June 13, 11:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE CLOSED FROM SOMERS RD TO AGRA RD
(Force main installation)
Start: June 12, 9:00 a.m. End: June 18, 5:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK: 51ST ST E & WANUSKEWIN RD/WARMAN RD INTERSECTION MEDIAN LANES CLOSED
(Resurfacing intersection)
Follow detour signage and message boards. Use Millar and/or Primrose to avoid intersection.
Start: June 12, 7:30 p.m. End: June 13, 7:00 a.m.

ONGOING

AIRPORT DR NB & SB  MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED FROM 45TH ST W TO CYNTHIA ST
(Road construction)
Start: June 8, 9:00 a.m. End: June 29, 4:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE SB CLOSED AT 104TH ST
(Water main lining)
2-way traffic maintained in NB lanes
Start: May 19, 7:00 a.m. End: June 12, 4:00 p.m.

HWY 11/16 EB OVERPASS CLOSED AT CLOVERLEAF INTERSECTION
(Overpass repair)
Two EB lanes and one WB lane of traffic will be maintained on the WB overpass.
Start: May 18, 7:00 a.m. End: Tentative - August 7, 5:00 p.m.

UNIVERSITY BRIDGE CLOSED BETWEEN SPADINA CRES & COLLEGE DR
(Bridge Repairs)
Start: May 3, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 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.

The first phase of the University Bridge rehabilitation project is almost complete. Construction crews are finalizing repairs on the south side of the bridge deck, and are now preparing to begin work on the north side.

“We’re happy with how the project is progressing,” says Rob Frank, Manager of Asset Preservation. “To this point we have encountered no major surprises and we’ve had great weather, which has kept the work moving along nicely. In saying that, rain or unforeseen issues can still set us back.”

The following work has been completed on the south side of the bridge:

• Removed asphalt surface and expansion joints
• Strengthened columns and deck
• Repaired deck and installed concrete overlay to strengthen deck and provide smooth driving surface
• Removed, repainted pedestrian hand rail (still to be reinstalled)

The pedestrian walkway will remain open on the north side of the bridge until the hand rails are complete on the south side.

Once traffic patterns settled after the closure, the City’s transportation engineers made some traffic signal adjustments to support easier movement around the city. Adjustments were made at the following locations: 1st Avenue from 20th to 24th Street, Idylwyld Drive from 20th to 25th Street, Warman Road and 33rd Street, and College Drive and Circle Drive West interchange ramp.

During the closure of University Bridge, the typical weekday traffic on the City’s other bridges has increased by an average of 8.6% or 6,234 vehicles. The City will continue to monitor traffic patterns as the project continues.

Based on data collected during the weeks of April 28 and May 5:

* The Broadway Bridge does not have an automatic traffic counter.  We will be collecting some data
later in June that will help provide a sense of the traffic shifted to Broadway Bridge.

“The impacts to traffic, while not insignificant, have been manageable and Saskatoon residents have displayed a great deal of patience and understanding around this project,” says Frank. “We would again like to thank drivers for their patience as this necessary work is carried out.”

The City is continuing to encourage drivers to reroute your commute, take the bus, walk or bike. For more information visit saskatoon.ca/universitybridge.

The City of Saskatoon invites the public to participate in Shaping our Financial Future: Budget 2016. This evening event will provide an opportunity for citizens to learn more about the City’s annual budget process, and to take part in a variety of interactive activities by providing input on the City’s spending priorities and future investments. 

Parking will be available behind City Hall or in the lot adjacent to the Transit Mall after 5:00 p.m.

Can’t attend? Visit saskatoon.ca/financialfuture to participate in the online survey after June 15 or to see our schedule of dates and locations for where we will be in the community.  Also, be sure to watch for future opportunities to participate, as we move toward Budget 2016 deliberations this fall.

NEW
IDYLWYLD DR N NB & SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED AT MINTO PL
(Water & Sewer Work)
Start: June 11, 7:00 a.m. End: June 11, 4:00 p.m.

LORNE AVE & ADELAIDE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED

(Storm & Sewer Repair)
Trucks use Circle Dr EB > Clarence Ave NB > Circle Dr WB
Start: June 11, 9:00 a.m. End: June 11, 6:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Curb box repair)
Start: June 11, 9:00 a.m. End: June 11, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING
CENTRAL AVE SB CLOSED AT 104TH ST
(Water main lining)
2-way traffic maintained in NB lanes
Start: May 19, 7:00 a.m. End: June 12, 4:00 p.m.

HWY 11/16 EB OVERPASS CLOSED AT CLOVERLEAF INTERSECTION
(Overpass repair)
Two EB lanes and one WB lane of traffic will be maintained on the WB overpass.
Start: May 18, 7:00 a.m. End: Tentative - August 7, 5:00 p.m.

UNIVERSITY BRIDGE CLOSED BETWEEN SPADINA CRES & COLLEGE DR
(Bridge Repairs)
Start: May 3, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 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.