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Taxi fares updated for larger vehicles
October 26, 2026 - 1:30pm
A new fare structure for larger taxis in Saskatoon takes effect October 26, 2026, replacing the van rate that had been in place for approximately 20 years.
Under the previous system, van taxis charged 1.5 times the standard taxi fare when transporting more passengers or luggage than a sedan taxi could accommodate. The charge was intended to help recover the additional costs associated with operating a larger vehicle.
Beginning October 26, the Large Vehicle Fare of $9.50 will apply whenever a larger taxi, defined as a taxi with third-row seating, is requested directly through dispatch for any reason, or is hailed curbside with five or more passengers. The new fare more accurately reflects the current operating and ownership costs of larger vehicles compared to sedan taxis.
The updated fare structure provides greater consistency and transparency for passengers while ensuring fares better align with the cost of providing larger vehicle service. For more information visit Saskatoon.ca/vfh.
Saskatoon Transit Route 10 detour starts October 26 as College Drive construction progresses
October 23, 2026 - 5:21pm
- Route 10: Detours via 14th Street and Preston Avenue
- Route 510: Temporary shuttle service between Cumberland Avenue and Place Riel via Cumberland Avenue, Osler Street, Wiggins Avenue, 14th Street and Preston Avenue
- Monday to Friday: 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Starting Monday, October 26, Saskatoon Transit will temporarily adjust Route 10 and implement Route 510 shuttle service as construction progresses along College Drive and Cumberland Avenue. During construction, Cumberland Avenue will not be accessible from College Drive, but pedestrian access along Cumberland Avenue and across College Drive will remain open.
Riders should anticipate delays during this work, as detours will be in place for approximately four to five weeks.
Transit service alerts and bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit. Trip planning apps will not show temporary detours for routes affected by College Drive construction, so riders are encouraged to plan ahead.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at transit.services@saskatoon.ca or 306.975.3100.
For Saskatoon Transit College Drive detour information, visit saskatoontransit.ca/collegedrive.
For College Drive and related construction projects information, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Update: Downtown water main project
October 23, 2026 - 4:31pm
- 5th Avenue and 25th Street: fully closed with the reopening anticipated on October 30.
- 6th Avenue and 25th Street: open to traffic, but with restrictions in place. One westbound lane is operating for traffic travelling from Spadina Crescent toward 6th Avenue, while the eastbound lane from 6th Avenue toward Spadina Crescent remains closed. The eastbound lane is anticipated to reopen on October 30.
The Downtown water main project on 25th Street continues to progress with the reopening of two more intersections this weekend.
3rd Avenue and 25th Street and 4th Avenue and 25th Street will fully reopen to traffic on Saturday, October 24, 2026, restoring more access through the area. 1st Avenue and 25th Street and 2nd Avenue and 25th Street are also open.
Ongoing intersection restrictions:
Access to businesses, residences and properties is being maintained wherever possible.
As intersections reopen, some lane restrictions may remain while crews complete restoration work. Final roadway resurfacing on 25th Street will take place following completion of the remaining construction work.
The final phase of the project will include a water main replacement on 25th Street between 6th Avenue and Spadina Crescent. This work is anticipated to be completed in 2027.
Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.
For more information about road restrictions and construction, and to subscribe to the Daily Road Report, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Update: Cumberland Avenue Closure Monday, October 26
October 23, 2026 - 4:00pm
Cumberland Avenue will close between College Drive and Elliott Street beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, October 26, for approximately four to five weeks. Two-way vehicle traffic (one lane each in east and west directions) will be maintained on College Drive through the Cumberland Avenue intersection during this closure. Pedestrians will also be able to cross College Drive at a temporary signalized crossing to be installed immediately east of the intersection.
The closure is required to relocate existing traffic signal poles throughout the intersection and install new curb along the north side of the road. This work is required to be complete to allow the north lanes to be open to traffic and will help prepare the College Drive for operations over the winter season, minimizing further closures in 2027.
For more information about the College Drive project, current road restrictions and to subscribe to the Daily Road Report, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Daily Road Report - October 26, 2026
October 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
IDYLWYLD DR N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 40TH ST E TO CIRCLE DR E
(Construction)
Start: October 26, 7:00 a.m. End: October 26, 8:00 a.m.
22ND ST W EB CURB & CENTRE LANE CLOSED FROM AVE E S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Construction)
Start: October 26, 7:00 a.m. End: October 26, 5:00 p.m.
FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM WOOLF BEND TO HENRY DAYDAY RD
(Excavating)
Start: October 26, 7:00 a.m. End: October 26, 9:00 p.m.
12TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM EASTLAKE AVE TO BROADWAY AVE
(Patio removal)
Start: October 26, 8:00 a.m. End: October 26, 1:00 p.m.
AVE P S NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 12TH ST W
(Well monitoring)
This closure will be set up daily from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Start: October 26, 9:00 a.m. End: October 27, 10:00 a.m.
NIGHT WORK
8TH ST E EB LEFT TURN AND MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO ACADIA DR
(Drilling)
This closure will be set up daily from 7:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Start: October 26, 7:30 p.m. End: October 29, 6:00 a.m.
ACADIA DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO HIGHLANDS CRES
(Drilling)
This closure will be set up daily from 7:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Start: October 26, 7:30 p.m. End: October 29, 6:00 a.m.
8TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM ACADIA DR TO MOSS AVE
(Drilling)
This closure will be set up daily from 7:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Start: October 26, 7:30 p.m. End: October 29, 6:00 a.m.
25TH STREET E RESTRICTIONS
25TH ST E ROAD CLOSED AT 5TH AVE N
(Water main work)
Start: October 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Water main work)
Start: October 15, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE N TO 1ST AVE N
(SL&P work)
Start: October 19, 9:00 a.m. End: November 4, 4:00 p.m.
ONGOING
VICTORIA AVE ROAD CLOSED AT 1ST ST E
(Construction)
Start: October 1, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 4:00 p.m.
33RD ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE B N
(Water main replacement)
Start: October 22, 8:00 a.m. End: October 30, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST W EB LANES CLOSED AT AVE B N
(Water main replacement)
Start: October 9, 8:00 a.m. End: October 30, 5:00 p.m.
UNIVERSITY DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM UNIVERSITY DR TO COLLEGE DR
(Link construction)
Start: September 7, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM RESEARCH DR TO INNOVATION BLVD
(Link construction)
Start: October 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 5:00 p.m.
WANUSKEWIN RD NB LANES CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR W TO 72ND ST E
(Construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: May 11, 9:00 a.m. End: October 30, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB CURB & MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT LANSDOWNE AVE
(Construction)
Start: October 21, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR WB TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS FROM CLARENCE AVE TO CUMBERLAND AVENUE
(Link Construction)
Two-way traffic with one lane in each direction to be maintained in the EB lanes. Wiggins Ave open for WB to NB and SB to WB right turns only.
Start: September 4, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 7:00 p.m.
WANUSKEWIN RD CLOSED AT 72ND ST E
(Pipeline work)
Start: July 27, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.
71ST ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO WAKOOMA ST
(Median upgrade)
Start: August 7, 10:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO PORTAGE AVE
(Sewer work)
Start: August 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 6:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM SOMERS RD TO FEDORUK DR
(Road work)
Start: August 17, 9:00 a.m. End: November 2, 5:00 p.m.
FEDORUK DR EB LANES CLOSED AT CENTRAL AVE
(Road work)
Start: August 17, 9:00 a.m. End: November 2, 5:00 p.m.
FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD WB LANES CLOSED AT ORBAN WAY
(Construction)
Start: October 19, 7:00 a.m. End: November 2, 6:00 p.m.
8TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT LANSDOWNE AVE
(Construction)
Start: October 21, 7:00 a.m. End: November 10, 5:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM VICTORIA AVE TO EASTLAKE AVE
(Manhole installation and CIPP liner installation)
Start: October 5, 7:00 a.m. End: November 13, 5:00 p.m.
12TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT DUFFERIN AVE
(Water main construction)
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: November 17, 4:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO COLLEGE DR
(Sewer maintenance)
Start: September 28, 10:00 a.m. End: December 1, 6:00 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.