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8th Street resurfacing begins September 12
September 9, 2026 - 10:00am
Resurfacing work on 8th Street is scheduled to begin Saturday, September 12, with work taking place daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m..
The work will be completed in phases between McKercher Drive and Boychuk Drive. During each phase, two-way traffic will be maintained in the available lane, with drivers asked to expect lane restrictions and delays.
The planned schedule is:
September 12: North side of the McKercher Drive intersection.
September 13-14: Westbound 8th Street between Boychuk Drive and McKercher Drive.
September 15-16: Eastbound 8th Street between the Wildwood Golf Course entrance and Boychuk Drive.
September 17: Eastbound curb lane from McKercher Drive to just past the golf course entrance.
September 18: Eastbound median and centre lanes from McKercher Drive to just past the golf course entrance.
Additional resurfacing work is expected to resume approximately one week following September 18.
Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead, follow posted signage and use caution when travelling through the work zone.
For current road restrictions and construction updates, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Overnight road resurfacing on Avenue C N and 51st Street E starting Thursday night
September 9, 2026 - 9:00am
Starting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 10, Avenue C N will be closed for road resurfacing from 47th Street W to the Faithfull Avenue and 51st Street E intersection. Detour signs will be in place to guide motorists around the area. The City thanks everyone in advance for their patience.
These restrictions are expected to take five nights from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily, 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.
Full closures of priority one roads happening Thursday and Friday
September 9, 2026 - 6:00am
Brighton Gate closed between Cowessess Road and Westfield Road for crack sealing
Thursday, September 10 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
5th Avenue N closed between 24th Street E and 25th Street E for crane lift
Thursday, September 10 and Friday, September 11 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
Idylwyld Drive northbound ramp to Avenue C N/51st Street E closed for overnight road resurfacing
Thursday, September 10 and Friday, September 11 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily
Spadina Crescent closed between 22nd Street E and 23rd Street E for the Colliers Cup Charity Street Hockey Tournament
Friday, September 11 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
2nd Avenue N closed between 23rd Street E and 24th Street E for road work
Friday, September 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Various priority one roadways will have closures and restrictions starting on Thursday, September 10 and Friday, September 11, 2026. Detour signs will be in place to guide motorists around these areas. The City thanks everyone in advance 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.
City boards, commissions and committees information session tonight, Wednesday, September 9
September 9, 2026 - 12:19am
- Please enter City Hall through the accessible entrance Door 1A off 4th Avenue North.
- Parking is available in the City Hall back parking lot.
- 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, where applicable
Saskatoon residents are invited to attend an information session this evening, Wednesday, September 9, 2026, to learn how they can help shape what’s next for Saskatoon by serving on a City board, commission or committee.
The session is for residents interested in volunteering their time, experience and perspectives for the 2027 term. First-time applicants are welcome.
Plan to attend to ask questions and hear from current and former members about their experiences. Learn how you can contribute your perspective, skills and experience to issues that matter to you and your community.
Information Session
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
City Hall, in Committee Room E
Attendees will learn about:
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strongly encourage submissions from Indigenous peoples, equity-deserving groups/ethnically diverse communities, immigrants, members of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community, persons with disabilities, youth aged 16–23 and other under-represented groups.
Applications for the 2027 term are being accepted until September 18, 2026. Vacancies remain open until filled.
Serving on a City board, commission or committee is an opportunity to help inform decisions on policies, programs and services that affect Saskatoon residents. Explore our open positions at saskatoon.ca/boards or call 306-975-3240 for more information.
Daily Road Report - September 9
September 8, 2026 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
BROADWAY AVE NB CLOSED FROM 12TH ST E TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES E
(Crane lift)
Two-way traffic set in SB lanes.
Start: September 9, 5:00 a.m. End: September 9, 7:00 a.m.
ACADIA DR EB & WB TRAFFIC SQUEEZE OVER FROM CAMPION CRES TO ACADIA CRT
(Sewer work)
Start: September 9, 7:00 a.m. End: September 9, 3:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT LANSDOWNE AVE
(Water main work)
Start: September 9, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.
PENDYGRASSE RD WB/NB/SB CLOSED FROM FORRESTER RD TO PRIEL CRES
(Storm drain repair)
Two-way traffic in EB lanes
Start: September 9, 9:00 a.m. End: September 9, 3:00 p.m.
FAIRLIGHT CRES EB CLOSED, NB CURB LANE CLOSED & WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT FAIRMONT DR
(Road patching)
Start: September 9, 9:00 a.m. End: September 9, 3:00 p.m.
20TH ST W EB CLOSED FROM AVE D S TO AVE F S
(Overnight road work)
Start: September 9, 7:00 p.m. End: September 10, 6:00 a.m.
8TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO MOSS AVE
(Overnight drilling)
Start: September 9, 9:00 p.m. End: September 11, 6:00 a.m.
ACADIA DR SB CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO HIGHLANDS CRES
(Overnight drilling)
Start: September 9, 9:00 p.m. End: September 11, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
12TH ST E CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO ALBERT AVE
(Water main maintenance)
Start: September 8, 9:00 a.m. End: September 9, 12:00 p.m.
MCCORMACK RD WB/SB PARKING LANE & SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM BLACKLEY PL TO PARR PL
(Construction)
Start: August 31, 7:00 a.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.
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.
DIEFENBAKER DR EB & WB DRIVING LANES CLOSED FROM DIEFENBAKER DR TO DIEFENBAKER TERR
(Traffic calming)
Start: September 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 10, 4:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE D S
(Road work)
Start: August 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 11, 5:00 p.m.
HART RD EB & WB TRAFFIC SQUEEZED OVER FROM BETTS AVE TO SHILLINGTON CRES
(Traffic Calming)
Start: September 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 11, 5:00 p.m.
KERR RD WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM KAPLAN GREEN TO COLLINS CRES
(Sidewalk repairs)
Start: August 31, 10:00 a.m. End: September 11, 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.
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.
PRESTON AVE N WB FROM CIRCLE DR E TO PRESTON AVE N
(Link Station Construction)
Start: August 25, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE M S TO AVE P S
(Construction)
Start: September 5, 7:00 a.m. End: September 19, 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.
PRESTON AVE N NB/SB FROM 14TH ST E TO FIELD HOUSE RD
(Link Station Construction)
Start: September 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 25, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E AND 2ND AVE N INTERSECTION CLOSED
(Water main work)
Start: September 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 27, 5:00 p.m.
LORNE AVE NB CLOSED FROM WILLOW ST E TO MAPLE ST E
(Road work)
Two-way traffic in SB lanes
Start: August 28, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS HOSPITAL DRIVE TO CUMBERLAND AVENUE
(Link Construction)
Two-way traffic with one lane in each direction to be maintained in the EB lanes. Wiggins Ave open for WB to NB and SB to WB right turns only. Saskatchewan Crescent access from College Drive is closed. University Drive NB between Elliot Street and College Drive is closed. Access to Munroe Avenue at College Drive is closed.
Start: September 4, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 7:00 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 CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO PORTAGE AVE
(Sewer work)
Start: August 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 4, 6:00 p.m.
25TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE N TO 1ST AVE N
(Water main work)
Start: September 1, 7:00 a.m. End: October 15, 5:00 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.
BROADWAY AVE SB PARKING LANE & SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM MAIN ST TO 9TH ST E
(Building construction)
Start: August 31, 8:00 a.m. End: November 30, 4:00 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.