News Releases

OVERNIGHT ROAD RESTRICTIONS ON 51ST STREET, JUNE 26-27

To minimize the impact to traffic and inconvenience to businesses in the area the work has been scheduled to take place between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Tonight the following restrictions will be in place for road resurfacing:

- 51st Street westbound curb and centre lanes from Millar Avenue to Miners Avenue will be closed.

- 51st Street eastbound curb and centre lanes from the 1st Avenue intersection to Millar Avenue will be closed.

The restrictions are expected to be lifted by 7:00 a.m. on Friday, June 27.  All lanes will be open during the day.

REMINDER: IDYLWYLD DRIVE BETWEEN CIRCLE DRIVE SOUTH OVERPASS AND RUTH STREET, JUNE 26-28

Idylwyld Drive northbound will continue to be restricted to one lane from the Circle Drive South overpass to Ruth Street until 9:00 a.m. on Friday, June 27. Idylwyld Drive southbound will be restricted to one lane from Ruth Street to the Circle Drive South overpass from 9:00 a.m. June 27 until 9:00 a.m. on June 28.

Crews are working around-the-clock to minimize the impact on traffic.

REMINDER: IDYLWYLD DRIVE SOUTHBOUND, JUNE 26-27

The Idylwyld Drive southbound curb (outside) lane from 25th Street to 24th Street continues to be closed while crews carry out streetscaping work. One lane will remain open to traffic. The road is expected to reopen by 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 27.

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.

The City of Saskatoon’s Summer Youth Centres open for the season on Friday, July 4, 2014. The last day of programs will be August 20, 2014.  Youth ages 12 to 16 are invited to drop in for sports and games, listen to music, participate in special events, or just hang out with friends in a friendly environment supervised by fun and qualified leaders.
Hours of operation, unless otherwise stated, are Monday to Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (closed Monday, August 4, 2014).
Youth Centre Locations:
• Brownell School  (274 Russell Road)
• St. Voldymyr School (302 Kellough Road)
• Pope John Paul II School (3035 Arlington Avenue)
• St. Peter School (202 Sumner Crescent)
Arts Only Location:
• Albert Community Centre (610 Clarence Avenue South) 
  Monday to Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Mè Ta Wè Tàn Youth Centre Locations:
• Westmount School (411 Avenue J North)
• St. Mary Wellness & Education Centre (327 Avenue N South)
• St. John School (1205 Avenue N South)
Sports Only Youth Centre Locations:
• Cosmo Civic Centre (3130 Laurier Drive) 
  Monday to Thursday 1:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Friday 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Lakewood Civic Centre (1635 McKercher Drive)
  Monday to Thursday 1:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Friday 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Youth are also invited to practise their boarding with our skilled skateboard leaders who travel to different sites each day. Equipment is provided or you can bring your own deck. Program runs from July 4 to August 20, 2014.
Skateboard Leaders are at the following locations at these hours:
• Lions Skate Park (Victoria Park - beside Riversdale Pool)
  Monday and Wednesday 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Charlottetown Park  (behind Cosmo Civic Centre)
  Tuesday 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Morris T. Chernesky Park (beside Shaw Civic Centre)
  Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Umea Park (behind Lawson Civic Centre off Pinehouse Drive)
  Thursday 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• W.W. Ashley Park (beside Lathey Pool)
  Friday 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Skateboard sites are open daily 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.  For more information, please call 306-975-3378 or visit www.saskatoon.ca/go/teens.

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The City of Saskatoon today unveiled a new interactive map to help drivers plan in advance to avoid road restrictions and traffic delays this road construction season. The map enables users to pinpoint the exact location of work zones using GPS technology and get the latest information, schedules and timelines for each project.

“A better commute is just a click away,” says Colleen McKee, Transportation and Utilities Communications and Marketing Manager for the City of Saskatoon. “This interactive online tool for desktop and mobile devices should make it easier for motorists to map their commutes ahead of time, making the trip easier and less frustrating.” Find the map on Saskatoon.ca under Check This Out! or click on the Building Better Roads link for the latest updates.

McKee says the new map is one in a series of initiatives the City has undertaken to help drivers navigate this year’s extensive and wide-ranging road construction. For the latest information on road closures and restrictions, motorists can visit Saskatoon.ca and subscribe for Traffic Detour Service Alerts, connect with the City of Saskatoon on Twitter (#betterroadsYXE) and Facebook (Saskatoon City News) and view the latest public service announcements posted on the City’s website.

“With over $50 million being invested in road-related work this season, road restrictions, closures and detours will be the norm,” McKee says. “We are committed to finding new ways of helping residents and visitors move through our city safely and as efficiently as possible.”

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.

OVERNIGHT ROAD RESTRICTIONS ON 51ST STREET AND FAITHFULL AVENUE, JUNE 25-26

To minimize the impact to traffic and inconvenience to businesses in the area the work has been scheduled to take place between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Tonight the following restrictions will be in place for road resurfacing:

·    51st Street eastbound curb and centre lanes from Faithfull Avenue to Warman Road/Wanuskewin Road will be closed

·    51st Street westbound curb and centre lanes from Warman Road/Wanuskewin Road to Millar Avenue will be closed.

·    Faithfull Avenue from 50th Street to 51st Street will be closed.

The restrictions are expected to be lifted by 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 26.  All lanes will be open during the day.

REMINDER: IDYLWYLD DRIVE NORTHBOUND BETWEEN THE CIRCLE DRIVE SOUTH OVERPASS AND RUTH STREET, JUNE 25-27

Idylwyld Drive northbound between the Circle Drive South overpass and Ruth Street continues to be restricted to one lane for road reconstruction.  Crews will be working around-the-clock to accelerate the length of construction and minimize impact to traffic. The restrictions are expected to be lifted by June 27.

REMINDER: CIRCLE DRIVE OFF RAMP TO WARMAN ROAD, JUNE 25-27

The Circle Drive eastbound off ramp to Warman Road southbound continues to be closed for roadway paving. Access to Warman Road southbound from the Circle Drive eastbound off ramp will be restricted. The ramp is expected to reopen by Friday, June 27. 

Crews will be working around-the-clock to accelerate the length of construction and minimize the impact to traffic.

REMINDER: IDYLWYLD DRIVE SOUTHBOUND

The Idylwyld Drive southbound curb (outside) lane from 25th Street to 24th Street continues to be closed while crews carry out streetscaping work. One lane will remain open to traffic. The road is expected to reopen by 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 27.

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.

Starting Sunday, June 29, 2014, routes will be adjusted to better serve our customers.

This year, we have made several significant updates to our routes to improve the service we offer. Feedback from our customers is important to us and is reflected in the routes updates.

All Transit customers are encouraged to learn about the route adjustments before the changes take effect on June 29.  Information is available in information guides on each bus and distributed by Transit Ambassadors on routes and at major terminals. Information is also available online at www.saskatoon.ca or by phoning the Transit Customer Service Centre at 306-975-3100.

Over the next week, Transit staff will be updating affected bus stop signs with new route numbers that take effect on June 29. Saskatoon Transit appreciates customers’ patience during this time and apologizes for any inconvenience that may be caused.

As part of the route adjustments, starting September 2, Saskatoon Transit is also introducing four new university transit routes! New LIMITED-STOP EXPRESS ROUTES will offer service to residents in Fairhaven, Parkridge, Arbor Creek, Erindale and Willowgrove. Also new on September 2, is a full stop route with additional service to Market Mall for customers along Clarence Avenue and in Stonebridge.

For more information visit www.saskatoon.ca or phone Saskatoon Transit Customer Service Centre at 306-975-3100.

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.