News Releases

The westbound lanes of the University Bridge are closed following a small fire under the archway at the Spadina Crescent end. Two-way traffic is operating in the eastbound lanes and drivers are asked to avoid the area if possible or expect major delays. Saskatoon Transit will be impacted, and customers can find service alerts and real-time bus information on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.

City crews worked through the night to repair damage to a sewer line and work is ongoing. More information will be available as the situation progresses. 

Please obey detour signs and barricades for everyone's safety.

Traffic restrictions are lifted for the northbound lanes on Highway 11 that pass under the Circle Drive overpass that was damaged on March 5. Debris from a collision with the structure was cleared away and safety concerns were addressed today.

Highway 16 eastbound traffic will remain reduced to a single lane until repairs can be arranged and completed. Drivers are encouraged to keep traffic moving by maintaining the posted speed limit when possible.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation following this major traffic closure Thursday evening and Friday.

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

NEW

20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(SL&P work)
Start: March 9, 9:00 a.m. End: June 5, 5:30 p.m.

ONGOING

No projects are ongoing at this time.

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.

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

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KINGSMERE BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM WHITESHORE CRES TO WOLLASTON CRES
(SaskPower system improvement)
Start: March 7, 8:00 a.m. End: March 8, 6:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM ADELAIDE ST E TO LOUISE ST
(Sewer work)
Start: March 8, 7:00 a.m. End: March 8, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING

No projects are ongoing at this time.

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.

City of Saskatoon staff and structural engineers attended the site immediately following a collision with the concrete overpass structure at Circle Drive and Highways 11/16 during the evening of March 5 and continue to assess the extent of the damage.

Planning for repairs to the overpass is underway. Due to the complexity and extent of the required work, a repair timeline is not available at this time.

Highway 16 eastbound will remain reduced to a single lane until repairs can be arranged and completed. Work is ongoing to safely remove loose concrete and address immediate safety concerns. Provided the structure is confirmed to be safe, the City anticipates reopening Highway 11 northbound lanes beneath the structure by the end of the day. Drivers are asked to follow all signs and detours in place.

The City will continue to monitor the situation and keep the public informed of any impacts.