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ROAD RESTRICTIONS UPDATE, JULY 3
July 1, 2014 - 12:00pm
For Immediate
Release: July 2, 2014
SPADINA CRESCENT BETWEEN DUKE STREET AND QUEEN STREET, JULY 3
Beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 3, Spadina Crescent will be closed between Duke Street and Queen Street while crews work on water and sewer connections.
Access to local traffic will be maintained. The road is expected to reopen by 3:00 p.m. the same day.
25TH STREET AND 1ST AVENUE INTERSECTION, JULY 3
Beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 3, the following restrictions will be in place at 25th Street and 1st Avenue intersection while crews work on the road:
- 25th Street left turn lane to 1st Avenue
southbound will be closed
- 25th Street westbound median (inside) lane will
be closed approaching 1st Avenue
The roads are expected to reopen by 1:00 p.m. the same day.
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! Find traffic detour information on our website at www.saskatoon.ca/go/traffic. You can also follow us on Twitter @cityofsaskatoon and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.
ROAD RESTRICTIONS BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, JULY 2
June 29, 2014 - 12:00pm
For Immediate
Release: June 30, 2014
11TH STREET & FAIRLIGHT DRIVE, JULY 2-3
Beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2, 11th Street will be closed from Chappell Drive to Crescent Boulevard and Fairlight Drive northbound will be closed from 11th Street to Pendygrasse Road while crews pave the road.
The work is expected to last 2 days.
20TH STREET EASTBOUND FROM AVENUE F TO AVENUE G, JULY 2 – 30
Beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2, 20th Street eastbound lanes will be closed from Avenue F to Avenue G as the city commences phase 1 of the 20th Street West Streetscape Improvement Project. Two way traffic will be accommodated in the westbound lanes.
Avenue G will also be closed south of the 20th Street intersection for one block. The work is expected to last 4 weeks.
33RD STREET WEST EASTBOUND
Beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2, 33rd Street West eastbound lanes will be closed between Edmonton Avenue and Avenue P while SaskEnergy works on the road. Two way traffic will be accommodated in the westbound lanes.
The restrictions are expected to be lifted by 2:00 p.m. the same day.
SPADINA CRESCENT FROM 2ND AVENUE TO 3RD AVENUE
Starting at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2, Spadina Crescent will be closed between 2nd Avenue and 3rd Avenue to accommodate the Drive the River golfing event.
The road is expected to reopen by 1:00 p.m. the same day.
OVERNIGHT RESTRICTIONS ATTRIDGE DRIVE/PRESTON AVENUE ON RAMP TO CIRCLE DRIVE WESTBOUND, JULY 2
Beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2, the Attridge Drive/Preston Avenue on ramp to Circle Drive westbound will be closed while crews repair a SaskTel manhole.
The road is expected to reopen by 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 3.
OVERNIGHT RESTRICTIONS ON 51ST STREET, JULY 2
Beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2, the following restrictions will be in place on 51st Street while crews resurface the road.
- 51st Street eastbound median (inside) lane
from Wentz Avenue to Millar Avenue will be closed
- 51st Street westbound left turn lane to Wentz
Avenue southbound and Cleveland Avenue southbound will be closed
- 51st Street westbound curb (outside) and
centre lanes from Millar Avenue to Miners Avenue will be closed.
To minimize the impact to traffic and inconvenience to businesses in the area the work has been scheduled to take place overnight between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
The restrictions will last one night. All lanes will be open during the day.
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! Find traffic detour information on our website at www.saskatoon.ca/go/traffic. You can also follow us on Twitter @cityofsaskatoon and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.
REMINDER! 2014 PROPERTY TAX PAYMENTS ARE DUE TODAY – JUNE 30, 2014
June 29, 2014 - 12:00pm
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For Immediate Release: June 30, 2014 The City of Saskatoon reminds property owners that the due date for payment of 2014 property taxes is today - Monday, June 30, 2014*. Payment can be made in person at City Hall up to 5:00 p.m. on June 30. Property taxes may also be paid while doing your regular business at most financial institutions and banks. City Hall Drop Boxes – you can place your property tax payment in one of the two drop boxes located at City Hall outside the main entrance or in the main foyer. Cheques only please, do not deposit cash. City Hall is located at 222-3rd Avenue North in Saskatoon. If you have mailed in your property tax payment, you can check your account balance by calling our Automated Voice Response toll free at 1-800-667-9944, or 306-975-2400 to determine if your payment has been received. 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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ROAD RESTRICTIONS UPDATE – CANADA DAY, JULY 1
June 29, 2014 - 12:00pm
For Immediate
Release: June 30, 2014
SPADINA CRESCENT
Beginning at 12:00 p.m. Noon on Tuesday, July 1, Spadina Crescent will be closed from 20th Street to 3rd Avenue to accommodate the Canada Day Arts and Cultural Festival. The road is expected to reopen by 9:00 p.m. the same day.
CIRCLE DRIVE SOUTH BRIDGE
Starting at 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, the speed limit approaching the Circle Drive South Bridge will be reduced to 60 km/h in both directions for the duration of the Canada Day fireworks display at Diefenbaker Park. Vehicles are not permitted to stop on the bridge. The speed restrictions are expected to be lifted by 11:30 p.m.
Know before you go! Find up-to-date traffic detour information at www.saskatoon.ca/go/traffic and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
TRANSIT SERVICE AND THE CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS AT DIEFENBAKER PARK
June 29, 2014 - 12:00pm
For Immediate
Release: June 30, 2014
Travel on Saskatoon Transit for fast, convenient service to and from the Canada Day celebrations at Diefenbaker Park on Tuesday, July 1, 2014. Customers are reminded that adjustments to routes and schedules began on June 29, and that Routes 1 and 17 will be running in the vicinity of Diefenbaker Park on their regular Sunday/Holiday service until 9:00 p.m. Normal fares apply.
After the fireworks, catch a free ride from Diefenbaker Park with Saskatoon Transit.
Saskatoon Transit is pleased to provide special night service free-of-charge from Diefenbaker Park to the four quadrants of Saskatoon following the fireworks show on July 1. Four special routes will leave Diefenbaker Park (St. Henry Avenue) approximately 15 minutes after the fireworks show is over. Buses will follow a designated route and will stop on request at bus stops or locations where it is safe to stop.
Bus #1 – will travel to the Downtown Terminal, then continue on 2nd Avenue and Warman Road and will end at the Lawson Terminal
Bus #2 – will travel to the Downtown Terminal, then continue on 22nd Street and will end at the Confederation Terminal
Bus #3 – will travel via Ruth Street to the Market Mall Terminal, then continue on Taylor Street and Acadia Drive and will end at the Centre Mall Terminal
Bus #4 – will travel via 8th Street to the Centre Mall Terminal, then continue on to Central Avenue and 115th Street and will end at the bus stop at Berini Drive and 115th Street
For more information call Customer Service at 306-975-3100.
Access Transit will also provide additional service until midnight on Canada Day, July 1, for the fireworks at Diefenbaker Park. Trips must be booked in advance as per normal booking procedures. Access Transit customers are reminded that subscriptions do not apply on statutory holidays.
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.