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Reminder: Exchange old Saskatoon Transit smart cards by August 31
August 21, 2026 - 1:00pm
Effective September 1, Saskatoon Transit will no longer accept old smart cards as valid fare passes. The farebox scanners are being replaced with a cash-only farebox top. New reloadable smart cards and mobile tickets will continue to use the validator near the bus entrance.
Customers with old cards are encouraged to exchange them by August 31 to maintain access to their balances. Existing balances and active entitlements can be transferred to a new smart card at the Transit Customer Service Centre.
New cards can be purchased or reloaded at the Customer Service Centre or at participating vendors.
Don’t wait, exchange your old card today. Learn more at saskatoontransit.ca/fares.
Full closures of priority one roads starting this weekend and Monday
August 21, 2026 - 6:00am
Idylwyld Drive N eastbound ramp to 51st Street closed for road work
Sunday, August 23 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Circle Drive W northbound ramp to 44th Street E closed for road paving
Starting at 7 p.m. on Sunday, August 23 until 7 a.m. the following day
McClocklin Road closed from Denham Close to Hampton Gate S for road work
Monday, August 24 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Various priority one roadways will have closures and restrictions on Sunday, August 23 and Monday, August 24, 2026. Detour signs will be in place to guide motorists around these areas. The City thanks everyone for their patience.
The closures will be as follows:
Closure end times are weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.
Subscribe to the Daily Road Report for a full list of construction projects on priority roads by visiting saskatoon.ca/news-releases.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Daily Road Report - August 21
August 20, 2026 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
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.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 39TH ST E TO CIRCLE DR E
(Road work)
Start: August 21, 7:00 p.m. End: August 22, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
CUMBERLAND AVE S NB & SB CLOSED FROM BUTE ST TO CASCADE ST
(Sewer work)
Start: August 20, 8:00 a.m. End: August 21, 12:00 p.m.
25TH ST E ALL DIRECTIONS CLOSED AT 4TH AVE N
(Water main work)
Start: August 20, 9:00 a.m. End: August 21, 5:00 p.m.
AVE H N NB & SB PARKING LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 23RD ST W
(Road paving)
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: August 21, 5:00 p.m.
KENSINGTON BLVD CLOSED AT ELLS CRES
(Sewer work)
Start: July 7, 8:00 a.m. End: August 22, 3:00 p.m.
KENDERDINE RD CLOSED FROM STODOLA CRT TO BUDZ CRES
(Traffic calming)
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.
LORNE AVE NB CLOSED FROM HILLIARD ST E TO ISABELLA ST E
(Water main work)
Start: July 22, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 6:00 p.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.
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 CLOSED FROM PARR PL TO BLACKLEY PL
(Road work)
Start: August 20, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 5:00 p.m.
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: September 1, 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
(Link College Dr Construction)
Start: July 20, 7:00 a.m. End: TBA
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.
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.
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.
PRESTON AVE N EB FROM PRESTON AVE N TO ATTRIDGE DR
(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.
VICTORIA AVE NB CLOSED FROM 2ND ST E TO 4TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: August 4, 7:00 a.m. End: September 14, 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.
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.
FEDORUK DR EB LANE CLOSED AT CENTRAL AVE
(Road work)
Start: August 17, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 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.
MELVILLE ST ROAD 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.
Rain barrel rebate initiative closing August 31
August 20, 2026 - 7:30am
The City of Saskatoon’s rain barrel rebate initiative is closing for the 2026 season on August 31, 2026. Applications must be submitted by midnight on August 31 to be processed.
Rain barrels help capture and reuse rainwater for your yard and garden, reducing outdoor water use and helping conserve treated drinking water. Through the program, eligible residents can receive a rebate of up to $40, while participants in the Leisure Access Program or Access Transit Program may qualify for a rebate of up to $100.
To apply, you'll need proof of purchase for a rain barrel bought in 2026 from a licensed retailer, or receipts and photos if you built your own rain barrel. Schools, community gardens, and businesses are also eligible.
Don't miss your chance to save money and make the most of every drop.
Apply before August 31 at saskatoon.ca/RainBarrel.
Daily Road Report - August 20
August 19, 2026 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB & CENTRE LANES & WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM AT VENTURE CRES
(Construction)
Start: August 20, 5:00 a.m. End: August 20, 7:00 a.m.
JASPER AVE S INTERSECTION CLOSED AT EDSON ST
(SaskEnergy)
Start: August 20, 7:00 a.m. End: August 21, 5:00 p.m.
MCCORMACK RD WB/NB/EB SIDEWALK & PARKING LANES CLOSED FROM PARR PL TO BLACKLEY PL
(Road work)
Start: August 20, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 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.
CUMBERLAND AVE S NB & SB CLOSED FROM BUTE ST TO CASCADE ST
(Sewer work)
Start: August 20, 8:00 a.m. End: August 21, 12:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM ARLINGTON AVE TO CIRCLE DR E
(Sewer work)
Start: August 20, 9:00 a.m. End: August 20, 12:00 p.m.
20TH ST W EB CLOSED FROM AVE C S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Road patching)
Start: August 20, 9:00 a.m. End: August 20, 3:00 p.m.
LENORE DR WB ROAD CLOSED FROM RUSSELL RD TO WANUSKEWIN RD
(Road work)
Two-way traffic in EB lanes.
Start: August 20, 9:00 a.m. End: August 20, 3:00 p.m.
25TH ST E ALL DIRECTIONS CLOSED AT 4TH AVE N
(Water main work)
Start: August 20, 9:00 a.m. End: August 21, 5:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 39TH ST E TO CIRCLE DR E
(Road paving)
Start: August 20, 8:00 p.m. End: August 21, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
MCCORMACK RD WB PARKING LANE & SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM SMITH RD TO PARR PL
(Road work)
Start: August 4, 7:00 a.m. End: August 20, 4:30 p.m.
STENSRUD RD NB & SB DRIVING LANES CLOSED AT ADDISON RD
(Traffic calming)
Start: August 18, 7:00 a.m. End: August 21, 4:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB CLOSED FROM 35TH ST W TO 36TH ST W
(Sewer work)
Two-way traffic in SB lanes
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: August 21, 5:00 p.m.
AVE H N NB & SB PARKING LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 23RD ST W
(Road paving)
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: August 21, 5:00 p.m.
KENSINGTON BLVD CLOSED AT ELLS CRES
(Sewer work)
Start: July 7, 8:00 a.m. End: August 21, 5:00 p.m.
KENDERDINE RD CLOSED FROM STODOLA CRT TO BUDZ CRES
(Traffic calming)
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.
LORNE AVE NB CLOSED FROM HILLIARD ST E TO ISABELLA ST E
(Water main work)
Start: July 22, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 6:00 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.
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.
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.
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.
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: September 1, 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
(Link College Dr Construction)
Start: July 20, 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.
PRESTON AVE N EB FROM PRESTON AVE N TO ATTRIDGE DR
(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.
VICTORIA AVE NB CLOSED FROM 2ND ST E TO 4TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: August 4, 7:00 a.m. End: September 14, 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.
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.