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Daily Road Report - August 27
August 26, 2026 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
BOYCHUK DR SB CLOSED FROM RENNIE PL TO DEGEER ST
(Tree removal)
Two-way traffic in NB lanes
Start: August 27, 7:00 a.m. End: August 27, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM ALBERT AVE TO DUFFERIN AVE
(Sewer work)
Start: August 27, 7:00 a.m. End: August 27, 5:00 p.m.
LENORE DR EB CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRIMROSE DR
(Road work)
Two-way traffic in WB lanes
Start: August 27, 7:00 a.m. End: August 27, 5:00 p.m.
STONEBRIDGE BLVD WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT COPE CRES
(Road microsurfacing)
Start: August 27, 7:00 a.m. End: August 27, 5:00 p.m.
HART RD CLOSED FROM SHILLINGTON CRES TO BOWLT CRES
(Road work)
Start: August 27, 7:00 a.m. End: August 27, 7:00 p.m.
20TH ST W EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT AVE B S
(Storm drain repair)
Start: August 27, 9:00 a.m. End: August 27, 1:00 p.m.
33RD ST E WB CURB LANE & SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ONTARIO AVE TO ALBERTA AVE
(Radar camera installation)
Start: August 27, 9:00 a.m. End: August 27, 3:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN & CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 46TH ST E TO 51ST ST E
(Overnight road paving)
Start: August 27, 7:00 p.m. End: August 28, 6:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 14TH ST E TO COLLEGE DR
(Overnight guardrail installation)
Start: August 27, 7:00 p.m. End: August 29, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
CIRCLE DR S WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT CLARENCE AVE S
(Overnight guardrail installation)
Start: August 26, 7:00 p.m. End: August 27, 6:00 a.m.
KENDERDINE RD SB CLOSED FROM 115TH ST E TO BENTHAM CRES
(Road work)
Two-way traffic in NB lanes
Start: August 13, 7:00 a.m. End: August 27, 5:00 p.m.
KENDERDINE RD NB CLOSED FROM STODOLA CRT TO MORRISON CRT
(Traffic calming)
Start: August 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 28, 5:00 p.m.
71ST ST E EB CLOSED FROM BURRON AVE TO ARONEC AVE
(Construction)
Start: August 26, 1:00 p.m. End: August 28, 5:00 p.m.
24TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO 2ND AVE N
(Building construction)
Start: June 16, 8:00 a.m. End: August 28, 5:00 p.m.
MCCORMACK RD WB/NB/EB SIDEWALK & PARKING LANE FROM PARR PL TO BLACKLEY PL
(Road work)
Start: August 20, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR ALL DIRECTIONS FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO HOSPITAL DR
(Link College Dr Construction)
Start: April 21, 7:00 a.m. End: TBA
COLLEGE DR EB/WB UNIVERSITY BRIDGE
(College Dr Link Construction)
Closure of College Dr includes a full closure of the University Bridge at Spadina Cr E
Start: April 6, 7:00 a.m. End: TBA
COLLEGE DR EB/WB FROM HOSPITAL DR TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Link College Dr Construction)
Two-way traffic in the EB lanes
Start: July 9, 7:00 a.m. End: TBA
PRESTON AVE N NB FROM 14TH ST E TO FIELD HOUSE RD
(Link Station Construction)
Start: August 4, 7:00 a.m. End: September 4, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST W WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM AVE B N TO AVE D N
(Road work)
Start: August 26, 8:00 a.m. End: September 4, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE D S
(Road work)
Start: August 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 6, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST W WB PARKING & CURB LANES CLOSED AT AVE D S
(Water main upgrades & streetscaping)
Start: July 23, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST W EB CURB & PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM AVE P S TO AVE M S
(Construction)
Start: August 26, 7:00 a.m. End: September 8, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E ALL DIRECTIONS CLOSED AT 4TH AVE N
(Water main work)
Start: August 24, 12:00 p.m. End: September 9, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST W EB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT AVE E N
(Water main project)
Start: August 21, 8:00 a.m. End: September 9, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE N NB & SB CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: June 29, 7:00 a.m. End: September 14, 5:00 p.m.
VICTORIA AVE NB CLOSED FROM 2ND ST E TO 4TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: August 12, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE CLOSED FROM 2ND ST E TO 4TH ST E
(Water main project)
Start: August 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E NB REDUCED LANE WIDTH AT 25TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: April 28, 7:00 a.m. End: September 21, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST W WB PARKING & CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE B S
(Streetscaping)
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO 3RD AVE N
(Water main work)
Start: August 4, 8:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E EB/WB FROM 2ND AVE N TO 3RD AVE N
(Water main work)
Start: July 27, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 42ND A ST E TO CIRCLE DR E
(Building construction)
Start: May 1, 8:00 a.m. End: October 1, 5:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM SOMERS RD TO FEDORUK DR
(Road work)
Start: August 17, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 5:00 p.m.
FEDORUK DR EB LANE CLOSED AT CENTRAL AVE
(Road work)
Start: August 17, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO PORTAGE AVE
(Sewer work)
Start: August 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 4, 6:00 p.m.
WANUSKEWIN RD NB LANES CLOSED FROM ARTHUR ROSE AVE TO MARQUIS DR E
(Construction)
Two-way traffic in SB lanes
Start: July 20, 7:00 a.m. End: October 20, 6:00 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 ALL DIRECTIONS FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO WAKOOMA ST
(Median upgrade)
Start: August 7, 10:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 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.
Saskatoon Transit fall route changes and reminders
August 26, 2026 - 11:04am
- Additional frequency and capacity on busy routes and travel corridors, including Routes 2, 8, 17, 50, 55 and 60.
- Restored school-year and peak-period service on Routes 61, 63, 65, 83, high school routes, 529 and 543.
- Improved reliability and schedule performance on Routes 8, 50 and 55.
- Service adjustments that support growing demand from students, commuters and other transit users, including routing changes on Routes 16 and 17 near the University of Saskatchewan.
- Check their route and schedule using the Transit app or Google Maps Transit, or at saskatoontransit.ca/routes.
- Review The Transit Code for expected customer behaviour on the bus.
- Allow extra travel time during the first week as customers adjust to the fall schedule. Consider alternate trip times as a back-up if your ideal trip is full.
Saskatoon Transit will introduce fall service changes across the transit network beginning Sunday, August 30, 2026. The changes coincide with the return to school and post-secondary classes and are part of Saskatoon Transit's regular seasonal service review process to respond to customer travel patterns and operational needs.
The fall service changes are designed to match service with changing travel demand, improve reliability and on-time performance, restore school-year service levels and add capacity where ridership is expected to increase.
Riders will benefit from:
Reminder for Transit customers
September is one of Transit’s busiest time of year as customers return to school. Customers are encouraged to prepare before their first trip this fall:
Saskatoon Transit will closely monitor ridership, bus capacity, customer feedback and demand across the network, and make adjustments where needed to help support a safe, reliable and comfortable ride for customers.
Find transit information through Saskatoon Transit's routes and schedules resources at saskatoontransit.ca. Contact Saskatoon Transit Customer Service at transit.services@saskatoon.ca, call 306.975.3100 or visit the Downtown Customer Service Centre.
Daily Road Report - August 26
August 25, 2026 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
HART RD CLOSED FROM BETTS AVE TO BOWLT CRES
(Road microsurfacing)
Start: August 26, 7:00 a.m. End: August 26, 7:00 p.m.
20TH ST W EB CURB & PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM AVE P S TO AVE M S
(Construction)
Start: August 26, 7:00 a.m. End: September 8, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST W WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM AVE B N TO AVE D N
(Road work)
Start: August 26, 8:00 a.m. End: September 4, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR SB ROAD CLOSED FROM FEDORUK DR TO EVERGREEN BLVD
(Sewer work)
Two-way traffic in NB lanes
Start: August 26, 9:00 a.m. End: August 26, 1:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E WB & NB CLOSED FROM CAIRNS AVE TO MUNROE AVE S
(Sewer work)
Start: August 26, 9:00 a.m. End: August 26, 3:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRPORT DR TO 33RD ST W
(SL&P work)
Start: August 26, 9:00 a.m. End: August 26, 3:00 p.m.
71ST ST E EB CLOSED FROM BURRON AVE TO ARONEC AVE
(Construction)
Start: August 26, 1:00 p.m. End: August 28, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR S EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES W TO ST HENRY AVE
(Guardrail installation)
Start: August 26, 7:00 p.m. End: August 26, 9:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR S WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT CLARENCE AVE S
(Overnight guardrail installation)
Start: August 26, 7:00 p.m. End: August 27, 6:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 46TH ST E TO 51ST ST E
(Overnight road paving)
Start: August 26, 7:00 p.m. End: August 27, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
CIRCLE DR S WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES W TO VALLEY RD
(Overnight guardrail installation)
Start: August 25, 7:00 p.m. End: August 26, 6:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO 47TH ST E
(Overnight road paving)
Start: August 25, 7:00 p.m. End: August 26, 6:00 a.m.
33RD ST W WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM AVE D N TO AVE E N
(Water main work)
Start: August 4, 7:00 a.m. End: August 26, 4:00 p.m.
KENDERDINE RD SB CLOSED FROM 115TH ST E TO BENTHAM CRES
(Road work)
Two-way traffic in NB lanes
Start: August 13, 7:00 a.m. End: August 27, 5:00 p.m.
KENDERDINE RD NB CLOSED FROM STODOLA CRT TO MORRISON CRT
(Traffic calming)
Start: August 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 28, 5:00 p.m.
24TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO 2ND AVE N
(Building construction)
Start: June 16, 8:00 a.m. End: August 28, 5:00 p.m.
MCCORMACK RD WB/NB/EB SIDEWALK & PARKING LANE FROM PARR PL TO BLACKLEY PL
(Road work)
Start: August 20, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR ALL DIRECTIONS FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO HOSPITAL DR
(Link College Dr Construction)
Start: April 21, 7:00 a.m. End: TBA
COLLEGE DR EB/WB FROM HOSPITAL DR TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Link College Dr Construction)
Two-way traffic in the EB lanes
Start: July 9, 7:00 a.m. End: TBA
COLLEGE DR EB/WB UNIVERSITY BRIDGE
(College Dr Link Construction)
Closure of College Dr includes a full closure of the University Bridge at Spadina Cr E
Start: April 6, 7:00 a.m. End: TBA
PRESTON AVE N NB FROM 14TH ST E TO FIELD HOUSE RD
(Link Station Construction)
Start: August 4, 7:00 a.m. End: September 4, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE D S
(Road work)
Start: August 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 6, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST W WB PARKING & CURB LANES CLOSED AT AVE D S
(Water main upgrades & streetscaping)
Start: July 23, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST W EB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT AVE E N
(Water main project)
Start: August 21, 8:00 a.m. End: September 9, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E ALL DIRECTIONS CLOSED AT 4TH AVE N
(Water main work)
Start: August 24, 12:00 p.m. End: September 14, 5:00 p.m.
VICTORIA AVE NB CLOSED FROM 2ND ST E TO 4TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: August 12, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE CLOSED FROM 2ND ST E TO 4TH ST E
(Water main project)
Start: August 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E NB REDUCED LANE WIDTH AT 25TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: April 28, 7:00 a.m. End: September 21, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST W WB PARKING & CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE B S
(Streetscaping)
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO 3RD AVE N
(Water main work)
Start: August 4, 8:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E EB/WB FROM 2ND AVE N TO 3RD AVE N
(Water main work)
Start: July 27, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 42ND A ST E TO CIRCLE DR E
(Building construction)
Start: May 1, 8:00 a.m. End: October 1, 5:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM SOMERS RD TO FEDORUK DR
(Road work)
Start: August 17, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 5:00 p.m.
FEDORUK DR EB LANE CLOSED AT CENTRAL AVE
(Road work)
Start: August 17, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO PORTAGE AVE
(Sewer work)
Start: August 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 4, 6:00 p.m.
WANUSKEWIN RD NB LANES CLOSED FROM ARTHUR ROSE AVE TO MARQUIS DR E
(Construction)
Two-way traffic in SB lanes
Start: July 20, 7:00 a.m. End: October 20, 6:00 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 ALL DIRECTIONS FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO WAKOOMA ST
(Median upgrade)
Start: August 7, 10:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 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.
Saskatoon residents: you’re invited to help shape what’s next for your city
August 25, 2026 - 12:59pm
- who can apply for City boards, commissions and committees
- the application process
- the role of public members and what to expect
- time commitments and meeting expectations
- available positions and how to apply
- honorariums, including which boards offer honorariums and when payments are made, where applicable
Saskatoon residents, you’re invited to join us to learn about how you can help shape what’s next for Saskatoon by serving on a City board, commission or committee.
The City will host two in-person information sessions at City Hall for residents interested in volunteering their time, experience and perspectives by serving on a City board, commission or committee for the 2027 term.
Thinking about applying for the first time? Not sure what serving on a board, commission or committee involves?
Attend an information session to ask questions and hear from current and former members about their experiences. Learn about opportunities to contribute your perspective, skills and experience to issues that matter to you and your community.
Information Sessions
Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Committee Room E, City Hall
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Committee Room E, City Hall
Please enter City Hall through Door 1A off 4th Avenue North. Parking is available in the City Hall back parking lot.
At each session you will learn about:
Applications for the 2027 term will be accepted from September 1 to September 18, 2026.
Serving on a City board, commission or committee is an opportunity to help inform decisions on programs and services that affect Saskatoon residents. You can share your knowledge, build connections and gain valuable experience while making a meaningful contribution to your community.
Join us! Explore our open positions at saskatoon.ca/boards or call 306-975-3240 for more information.
More Dutch Elm Disease Cases Confirmed
August 25, 2026 - 9:00am
The City of Saskatoon has confirmed nearly two dozen elm trees positive for Dutch elm disease (DED). Of that number, six are on the 200 block of Carleton Drive in the College Park neighbourhood. The infected trees will be removed as part of the City's ongoing response to help slow the spread of the disease.
The six trees are located in a row and represents one of the largest groupings of DED-related elm removals undertaken in Saskatoon to date. A further three removals are happening on the 800 block of Avenue C North, in the Caswell Hill neighbourhood.
The College Park and Caswell HIl cases are among 22 confirmed DED cases identified in Saskatoon so far this year, highlighting the continued spread of the disease across the city. Recent years have seen a significant increase in DED activity, with record case numbers reported in 2025.
"Seeing six mature elm trees removed from a single block and three on another is a reminder of the very real impact Dutch elm disease is having on our neighbourhoods and urban canopy," says Thai Hoang, Director of Parks. "These trees have helped define the character of these streetscapes for decades. While tree removal is never something we take lightly, removing infected trees remains one of the most important actions we can take to help reduce the spread of the disease and protect healthy elms across Saskatoon."
The City will continue surveillance and testing activities in surrounding areas and will inspect nearby properties for stored elm wood, which can harbor elm bark beetles and contribute to the spread of DED. Saskatoon residents are reminded that it is illegal to transport, store, sell or use elm wood. All elm wood must be disposed of appropriately at the City Landfill – there is no charge.
Residents are also encouraged to watch for signs of Dutch elm disease, including yellowing, wilting or browning leaves during the growing season and report suspected cases to the City immediately. Early detection remains a critical component of the City’s DED management efforts.
The provincial elm pruning ban remains in effect annually from April 1 to August 31 to help reduce the risk of spreading the disease.
For more information about Dutch elm disease, including symptoms, regulations and reporting options, visit saskatoon.ca/dutchelmdisease.