News Releases

NEW SATURDAY

3RD AVE N CLOSED FROM 20TH ST TO 21ST ST
(Storm Sewer Repair)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 6, 5:00 p.m.

NEW SUNDAY

IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 71ST ST W TO MARQUIS DR W
(Sign maintenance)
Start: June 7, 5:30 a.m. End: June 7, 9:30 a.m.

SPADINA CRES E CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 3RD AVE S
(Saskatoon Fashion & Design Festival)
2nd Ave also closed from Saunders Pl to Spadina Cres
Start: June 7, 7:00 a.m. End: June 7, 6:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR WB OFF RAMP TO CIRCLE DR E RESTRICTION
(Light Pole replacement)
Start: June 7, 7:30 a.m. End: June 7, 9:00 a.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.

The City of Saskatoon has launched its Respect Work Zones campaign for a second year, urging people to slow down and pay attention when driving through construction areas this summer.

“The crews we all drive by every day are not only equipment operators, roadway inspectors and maintenance workers; they are somebody’s mom, dad, husband and daughter,” says Angela Gardiner, Director of Transportation. “This campaign is asking drivers to do their part to ensure our workers get home safely to their families at the end of the day.”

This year, through the Building Better Roads program, more than $53 million is being invested to build, maintain and repair more roads than ever before, which means more work zones. Respecting work zones will allow crews to focus on the job and safely complete this summer’s projects.

“Just last week we had an incident where crews were setting up to paint sidewalk lines on 33rd Street when a truck hit a fire hydrant and continued travelling toward them. The workers had to jump out of the way to avoid being hit,” says Gardiner.  “Every year, onsite workers, two-thirds of whom are new to the job, are put at risk by unsafe driving in close proximity to their worksites.”

It is also important for people driving to respect signage even when workers are not present. Barriers will stay in place where there are roadside hazards or where fresh pavement or concrete needs to set, to ensure the safety of people driving.

“We want to thank citizens for their patience during this construction season, which we know has been made even more frustrating with the closure of the University Bridge,” says Gardiner. “We care about the safety of our employees and everyone who uses Saskatoon’s roads - if everyone does their part, plans ahead and respects work zones, we will get through the season safely and successfully.”

Drivers can avoid delays and plan commutes by visiting saskatoon.ca/betterroads. Check out the Road Restrictions and Construction Projects Map and find Traffic Detour Service Alerts. Also, follow @YXEServiceAlert on Twitter for timely traffic updates. 

NEW
SPADINA CRES E EB & WB FROM 20TH ST E TO VICTORIA AVE
(Children’s Festival)
Start: June 5, 8:00 a.m. End: June 7, 10:00 p.m.

WANUSKEWIN RD NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE FROM WHEELER AVE TO ARTHUR ROSE AVE
(resurfacing)
Start: June 5, 7:00 a.m. End: June 5, 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 6, 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.

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Doors Open Saskatoon, a collaborative effort of the City of Saskatoon, Meewasin Valley Authority, Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee, Saskatchewan Association of Architects, Saskatoon Heritage Society, and Tourism Saskatoon, will give people a free peek behind the doors of some of Saskatoon’s most interesting buildings on Sunday, June 7, 2015, 12 - 5 p.m.  This citywide celebration of Saskatoon’s built heritage has something for everyone with an exciting mix of old and new buildings, demonstrating this year’s theme “The Old is New.”

Many popular buildings will be featured, including the Delta Bessborough, Marr Residence, new Saskatoon Police Service building, Affinity Credit Union, and University of Saskatchewan Observatory, to name a few.  Visit www.doorsopensaskatoon.com for a complete listing, event information, and updates.

Saskatoon Transit is offering free bus service for the day.  To ride for free, pick up your Doors Open Saskatoon 2015 button available now at the following locations:

• City Hall (222 3rd Avenue North)
• Meewasin Valley Authority (402 3rd Avenue South)
• Tourism Saskatoon (101 - 202 4th Avenue North)
• Saskatoon Transit (23rd Street Bus Mall)

Call for Volunteers:  In past years, Doors Open Saskatoon has succeeded, in large part, due to its overwhelming volunteer support.  This year, organizers are hoping that just as many people will be interested in taking part in the event acting as hosts, ambassadors, greeters, and tour guides.  People who are interested in volunteering can register online at http://surveymonkey.com/s/DOSYXEvolunteer.

 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.

The City of Saskatoon’s (City) Summer Leisure Mini Guide (Mini Guide) will be conveniently delivered to households with The Sunday Phoenix on Sunday, June 7, 2015, and is also available for pick up at any indoor Leisure Centre or Saskatoon Public Library.

The Mini Guide is your community source for a variety of arts, culture, and recreational activities throughout the summer months.  It contains up-to-date information on summer sites and programs, including outdoor pools, municipal golf courses, playgrounds and play programs, youth centres, skateboard parks, Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo, Gordon Howe Campground, Leisure Centres, and Red Cross Swim Programs.

The Mini Guide also includes information on Recreation and Sport Summer promotions, including:

The Summer Indoor LeisureCard is a limited-time promotion that provides unlimited access to the City’s seven indoor Leisure Centres in July and August for one low price ($90/Adults; $55/Youth; $185/Families).  Sales end July 20, 2015.  Restrictions apply.  Please visit www.saskatoon.ca/admissions for more information.

Participate in a fun colouring contest for kids, ages 2 to 12.  All submissions will be entered into a draw for the opportunity to be on the cover of next year’s Mini Guide.  In addition, the winner will receive a $50 Recreation and Sport gift card.  Submissions are accepted from June 8 to July 31, 2015.

For more information on the Mini Guide or other summer programs and promotions, visit www.saskatoon.ca/leisureguide.

 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.