News Releases

If you are heading to SaskTel Centre to see Garth Brooks on Friday and Saturday, the City recommends you leave early, carpool with three or more people, and load a long playlist of Garth’s greatest hits. Most importantly, drivers are encouraged to use one of the designated routes and obey temporary signage for direct access to parking.

Stay informed with #GarthInSaskatoon on Twitter and find details about the show at sasktelcentre.com.

The City and Saskatoon Police Service are working with SaskTel Centre to keep traffic moving between the back-to-back sold out shows, when traffic volume may reach 20,000 vehicles in the area.

“The unprecedented volume of traffic expected at one time requires careful planning and cooperation from drivers,” says Angela Gardiner, Director of Transportation. “For everyone’s safety and efficient parking, the City prepared two specific routes for SaskTel Centre guests, which will be optimized with longer traffic signals, SPS traffic control with reduced speeds and temporary signage.”

GETTING TO SASKTEL CENTRE:

• Saskatoon Transit will have continuous service from the downtown terminal for all shows, beginning at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday and Sunday and 5:15 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Standard transit fares apply, and transfers and passes will be accepted. More at saskatoontransit.ca.
• Park & Ride Shuttle Service (yellow bus) will available from mall locations for $5 roundtrip. More at sasktelcentre.com.
• From South/West neighbourhoods: use Idylwyld Drive to Highway 16 (exit to The Battlefords).
• From North/East neighbourhoods: use Wanuskewin Road (or Millar Avenue) to Marquis Drive.
• Left turns from Idylwyld Drive onto Marquis Drive will not be permitted Friday and Saturday beginning at 8:30 p.m. to accommodate vehicles leaving the first show. Traffic on Idylwyld Drive will be directed to 71st Street for access.

“People should be prepared for slower moving traffic and remain patient, especially between shows on Friday and Saturday,” says Gardiner. “We will be actively monitoring traffic movement and can adjust signals if needed.”

Task teams involving the Fire Department, Saskatoon Police Service, tow trucks and traffic signal staff will be on scene to respond quickly to any and all issues. In an emergency, call 9-1-1.

The City of Saskatoon’s Transportation staff, Saskatoon Transit and Saskatoon Police Services, along with SaskTel Centre, thank everyone for their cooperation in making this an enjoyable event for Saskatoon residents and visitors. 

Make a splash this summer!  Lathey Pool and Riversdale Pool will open for the season on Friday, June 12, and George Ward Pool and Mayfair Pool will open on Monday, June 15, 2015.

General admission to the outdoor pools provides access to a variety of aquatic drop-in activities (i.e. public, lane, Parent and Tot swims, and Aquafitness classes) for patrons of all ages.  Children under six years are admitted free to outdoor pools when accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Available again for the summer are the popular outdoor pool bulk tickets!  Purchasing a pack of ten outdoor pool passes provides a 20% discount off regular general admission rates.  Get them while it’s HOT!

Swimming lessons are offered for all ages and abilities at each outdoor pool.  Please refer to the City of Saskatoon’s Summer Leisure Mini Guide (www.saskatoon.ca/leisureguide) for more details.

Outdoor pools will be cleared immediately if lightning occurs and will be closed during steady rain conditions or if temperatures reach 14 degrees or lower.  Check Drop-in Online (www.saskatoon.ca/dropinonline), and sign up for Service Alerts for updates.

To find an outdoor pool location near you, please visit www.saskatoon.ca/outdoorpools.

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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QUEEN ST WB & EB FROM 3RD AVE N TO 4TH AVE N AND 5TH AVE N TO 6TH AVE N CLOSED
(Water & sewer connection)
Detour on King St for Hospital access.
Start: June 9, 7:00 a.m. End: June 10, 12:00 p.m.

3RD AVE N NB & SB FROM QUEEN ST TO KING ST CLOSED
(Water & sewer connections)
Detour on King St for Hospital access.
Start: June 9, 7:00 a.m. End: June 10, 12:00 p.m.

3RD AVE & QUEEN ST INTERSECTION CLOSED
(Water & sewer connections)
Detour on King St for Hospital access.
Start: June 9, 7:00 a.m. End: June 10, 12:00 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.

Recycling information will be offered this summer through a fun and interactive education station. Let’s Roll! is a transportable recycling education station featuring games for all ages.  Adults and children alike can test their waste and recycling know-how at festivals and events throughout the summer.  Look for the Let’s Roll! recycling trailer at:

• Welcome to the Gaybourhood – June 10
• Pride Festival – June 12-13
• Civic Pancake Breakfast- June 18
• Saskatoon Jazz Festival – June 25-July 5
• Kinsmen Day at the Zoo – June 26
• Canada Day – July 1
• Second Ave Sidewalk Sale – July 9-11
• Reggae Festival – July 11-12
• Taste of Saskatchewan – July 14-19
• Family Day at the Forestry Farm – July 19
• Fringe Festival – July 30-August 8
• Saskatoon Exhibition – August 4-August 9
• Farmer’s Market – June 21, August 16, August 23

The Let’s Roll! recycling trailer teaches participants what can and can’t be recycled, promotes composting at home or with a green cart, and helps connect residents with safe disposal options for hazardous waste like batteries and lightbulbs.  Providing hands-on education on waste and recycling will help reduce waste and grow a greener Saskatoon.

The Let’s Roll! recycling trailer is managed and staffed by Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council (SWRC) and is a partnership between the City, Loraas Recycle, Cosmopolitan Industries, and the SWRC to encourage recycling and waste reduction.

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

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WANUSKEWIN RD NB MEDIAN LANE FROM ARTHUR ROSE AVE TO MARQUIS DR E
(Resurfacing)
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: June 8, 6:00 p.m.

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.

LORNE AVE & WILLOW ST INTERSECTION CLOSED
(Storm & Sewer repair)
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: June 8, 6:00 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.