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Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Red Deer Rebels at SaskTel Centre on Wednesday, March 4, at 7:00 p.m. is available at the following times:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

Post-event drop-off is at the downtown terminal and regular fares apply ($3.00 per trip). Fare can be purchased on your mobile phone using either the TGo or transit app, transfers and passes are also accepted. Typically, buses arrive onsite 30 minutes prior to the end of the event.

Plan your trip to events at SaskTel Centre on Route 333 using the Transit app up to two weeks in advance. Check out the Transit+ feature to help make connections that combine Transit with OnDemand Transit, riide, and Uber. Download the Transit app from the Apple Store or Google Play.

Transit service times for special events at SaskTel Centre and other popular destinations can always be found at SaskatoonTransit.ca/plan-my-trip/popular-destinations. Experience the convenience of using Saskatoon Transit to attend all your favourite events.

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

RUSSELL RD NB LANES CLOSED FROM LENORE DR TO NORDSTRUM RD
(Pole replacement)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes.
Start: March 4, 9:00 a.m. End: March 4, 3:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO MCPHERSON AVE
(Tree maintenance)
Start: March 4, 9:00 a.m. End: March 4, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

33RD ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE F N TO AVE G N
(Connection replacement)
Start: March 3, 7:00 a.m. End: March 4, 5:00 p.m.

2ND AVE N SB LANES CLOSED & NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Library construction)
Start: March 2, 8:00 a.m. End: March 5, 5:00 p.m.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

At 7:04 a.m., the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received a report of a semi-truck on fire.

Upon arrival, fire crews found a semi-truck and trailer unit that had struck a light standard; the tractor unit was on fire. Firefighters deployed hose lines and performed an exterior attack to bring the fire under control.

The fire was fully extinguished at 8:03 a.m. No injuries were reported. The vehicle’s occupant was able to exit safely.

Circle Drive eastbound will remain closed temporarily to allow for vehicle towing and cleanup. Traffic will be redirected onto a detour route via Venture Crescent to move around the incident and return to Circle Drive eastbound.

Drivers are asked to consider using alternative routes.

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

33RD ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE F N TO AVE G N
(Connection replacement)
Start: March 3, 7:00 a.m. End: March 4, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE W S TO AVE V S
(Pole swap)
Start: March 3, 9:00 a.m. End: March 3, 3:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E WB LANES CLOSED AT SALISBURY DR
(Sanitary main inspections)
Start: March 3, 9:00 a.m. End: March 3, 3:00 p.m.

2ND AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM KING ST TO PRINCESS ST
(Manhole repair)
Start: March 3, 10:00 a.m. End: March 3, 4:00 p.m.

25TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE N TO 1ST AVE N
(SL&P work)
Start: March 3, 1:00 p.m. End: March 3, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

2ND AVE N SB LANES CLOSED & NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Library construction)
Start: March 2, 8:00 a.m. End: March 5, 5:00 p.m.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.