News Releases

For Immediate Release: August 7, 2014
NEW

CIRCLE DR EB LEFT TURN LANE TO AVE C NB CLOSED
(Camera repair)
Start: August 8, 9:00 a.m. End: August 8, 1:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR NB & SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED BETWEEN ST. GEORGE AVE & VERNON AVE
(Guardrail repair)
Start: August 8, 9:30 a.m. End: August 8, 3:30 p.m

OVERNIGHT: MILLAR AVE NB & SB FROM 51ST ST E TO MOLARO PL
(Road paving)
Start: August 8, 7:00 p.m. End: August 11, 7:00 a.m.

ONGOING

20TH ST W WB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE F S TO AVE G S
(streetscaping)
Two way traffic will be accommodated in the EB lanes
Start: August 7, 9:00 a.m. End: September 4, 6:00 p.m.

OVERNIGHT: MCORMOND DR CLOSED FROM EVERGREEN BLVD TO RANGE ROAD 3045
(Bridge work)
A detour will be in place. Restrictions will be reset each night.
Start: August 7, 7:00 p.m. End: August 14, 6:00 a.m.

KINGSMERE BLVD ALL DIRECTIONS CLOSED AT AND WHITESHORE CR (E. LEG)
(water pipe boring)
Bus routes will be affected. Please watch for temporary bus stop locations and allow extra time in case of delays. Call Saskatoon Transit at 306-975-3100
Start: August 7, 8:00 a.m. End: August 21, 6:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE NB & SB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Fringe Festival)
Access to local traffic maintained
Start: July 31, 6:00 p.m. End: August 9, 11:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE SB LANES AND NB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 111TH ST W TO GRAY AVE
(water main lining)
Traffic will be detoured via Egbert Avenue. Access to local businesses maintained
Start: July 15, 9:00 a.m. End: August 10, 6:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE S TO CUMBERLAND AVE S
(Water Main Lining)
Traffic will merge to one lane
Start: June 23, 9:00 a.m. End: August 12, 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 check our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map, find traffic detour information on our saskatoon.ca homepage or subscribe to our Traffic Detour Service Alerts. you can also follow us on Twitter @cityofsaskatoon and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

As we enter the last half of a busy construction season, the City of Saskatoon and Saskatoon Police Service would like to remind drivers to slow down when passing construction workers or vehicles even when signage is not present.

“We’ve been hearing reports of better speed compliance in marked work zones this year but, as the Traffic Safety Act regulates, drivers must also slow to 60 km/h when passing any road worker, flag person or construction vehicle with flashing orange lights,” says Angela Gardiner, Director of Transportation. “When workers don’t have to worry about their safety they can better focus on the job, allowing them to complete their work faster and more efficiently."

The Saskatoon Police Service enforces the Traffic Bylaw and the provincial Traffic Safety Act and fines start at $210.  Workers also report violators to Police which has resulted in charges being laid.

“Given the dangers, the Saskatoon Police Service has a zero tolerance approach to enforcing speed limits in work zones and when passing workers,” says Staff Sgt. Tony Nadon. “Our officers have been paying close attention to these areas in an effort to encourage drivers to obey traffic laws.”

Gardiner also wishes to remind drivers of the importance of reducing speed in areas where signage is in place but there are no vehicles or workers present. According to the City’s Traffic Control Manual, speed reduction signs may be set up two kilometers in advance of the work starting on high speed roads; this is to provide drivers with enough time to respond to the conditions at hand.

“We understand the frustration of travelling through a marked work zone when construction may appear halted or complete. However, barriers will stay in place where the road is hazardous to drivers or where pavement or concrete needs to set,” says Gardiner.

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.

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For Immediate Release: August 6, 2014


NEW

SPADINA CRES E NB CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Crane in operation)
Start: August 7, 7:00 a.m. End: August 7, 6:00 p.m.

DIEFENBAKER DR CLOSED FROM ST LAURENT CRES (E. LEG) TO DOUGLAS CRES (W. LEG)
(Intersection improvements)
Start: August 7, 7:00 a.m. End: August 7, 6:00 p.m.

KINGSMERE BLVD & WHITESHORE CR (E. LEG) INTERSECTION CLOSED IN ALL DIRECTIONS
(Water pipe boring)
Bus routes will be affected. Please watch for temporary bus stop locations and allow extra time in case of delays. For more information call Saskatoon Transit at 306-975-3100
Start: August 7, 8:00 a.m. End: August 21, 6:00 p.m.

25TH ST E & 2ND AVE N MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED IN ALL DIRECTIONS
(Concrete curb repairs)
no left turns in any direction
Start: August 7, 9:00 a.m. End: August 7, 12:00 p.m.

20TH ST W WB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE F S TO AVE G S
(Streetscaping)
Two way traffic will be accommodated in the eastbound lanes
Start: August 7, 9:00 a.m. End: September 4, 6:00 p.m.

MILLAR AVE SB FROM 51ST ST E TO CIRCLE DR E
(Road paving)
Start: August 7, 7:00 p.m. End: August 8, 7:00 a.m.

OVERNIGHT: MCORMOND DR CLOSED FROM EVERGREEN BLVD TO RANGE ROAD 3045
(Bridge work)
A detour will be in place. Restrictions will be reset each night.
Start: August 7, 7:00 p.m. End: August 14, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

BROADWAY AVE NB & SB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Fringe Festival)
Access to local traffic maintained
Start: July 31, 6:00 p.m. End: August 9, 11:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE SB LANES AND NB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 111TH ST W TO GRAY AVE
(Water main lining)
Traffic will be detoured via Egbert Avenue. Access to local businesses maintained
Start: July 15, 9:00 a.m. End: August 10, 6:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE S TO CUMBERLAND AVE S
(Water Main Lining)
Traffic will merge to one lane
Start: June 23, 9:00 a.m. End: August, 12, 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 check our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map, find traffic detour information on our saskatoon.ca homepage or subscribe to our Traffic Detour Service Alerts. you can also follow us on Twitter @cityofsaskatoon and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

For Immediate Release: August 5, 2014
                                           

Beginning on Tuesday, August 5, 2014, the west half of the 2nd Avenue South roundabout at River Landing will be closed for approximately one year. The road will become part of the new Remai Modern Gallery’s construction site, the area will be fenced and signs displayed. This is to provide a safe zone around the overhanging structure as it is constructed.

There will be a designated one-way traffic restriction on the roundabout, with no through traffic allowed from 2nd Avenue southbound to Spadina Crescent. Please watch for traffic restriction signs on 2nd Avenue South, 19th Street and Saunders Place. Traffic heading north onto 2nd Avenue from Spadina Crescent will still be able to travel through the roundabout.

There will be a pedestrian corridor on the east side of 2nd Avenue to provide access to Spadina Crescent and River Landing.

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.

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.

Ride Saskatoon Transit for quick and easy transportation to the 2014 Saskatoon EX at Prairieland Park:

August 5 – 10: Show your EX Superpass and ride free with Saskatoon Transit on regular bus routes to the Exhibition area.  Regular transit rates apply for bus travel from the Exhibition area.

August 5 – 10: Ride the shuttle to and from The EX departing from the Downtown Terminal.  Shuttle times vary daily so visit www.saskatoon.ca or call the Customer Service Centre at 306-975-3100 for schedule times.  Regular transit rates apply.

Wednesday, August 6: Children 12 years and under ride free on all regular bus routes.

Thursday, August 7: Adults 60 years and over ride free on all regular bus routes.

Transit route information can be found online at www.saskatoon.ca (click on Google Transit or Click & Go), by calling the Customer Service Centre at 306-975-3100 or pick up a route pamphlet at the downtown terminal, City Hall, or any business where Transit passes are sold.

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.