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Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Brandon Wheat Kings at SaskTel Centre on Wednesday, March 18, at 7:00 p.m. is available at the following times:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

Post-event drop-off is at the downtown terminal and regular fares apply ($3.00 per trip). Fare can be purchased on your mobile phone using either the TGo or transit app, transfers and passes are also accepted. Typically, buses arrive onsite 30 minutes prior to the end of the event.

Plan your trip to events at SaskTel Centre on Route 333 using the Transit app up to two weeks in advance. Check out the Transit+ feature to help make connections that combine Transit with OnDemand Transit, riide, and Uber. Download the Transit app from the Apple Store or Google Play.

Transit service times for special events at SaskTel Centre and other popular destinations can always be found at SaskatoonTransit.ca/plan-my-trip/popular-destinations. Experience the convenience of using Saskatoon Transit to attend all your favourite events.

Repairs to the damaged sanitary sewer pipe under the University Bridge are now complete. Normal operation of the wastewater system has resumed. Road restrictions are being removed with all vehicle lanes open for this evening.

On Wednesday morning (March 18, 2026) after rush hour, there will be a short-duration restriction required for the westbound curb lane for City crews to safely remove the temporary bypass pipe that is currently on the north walkway. Barring unforeseen circumstances, the pedestrian walkway and all vehicle lanes are expected to be open for normal traffic flow by early Wednesday afternoon.

March 18 is Transit Worker Appreciation Day, a yearly occasion to recognize and thank all transit workers for their hard work and dedication in keeping Canada's public transit systems running.

Saskatoon Transit serves thousands of residents daily in all weather, thanks to the dedication of the entire team. From operators on the road to maintenance crews, planners, administration, and customer service staff, every member plays a key role in keeping our city moving.

The Saskatoon Transit management team proudly celebrates Transit Worker Appreciation Day and invites everyone to thank all the transit workers who connect our community.

You can participate by expressing gratitude to through acts of kindness, such as saying thank you, writing kind messages, or sharing positive experiences on social media using the hashtag #ThanksTransit.

While Transit Worker Appreciation Day is set to recognize transit workers, showing gratitude and appreciation for their hard work is encouraged throughout the year. Small acts of kindness and recognition can go a long way.

For more information, visit saskatoontransit.ca.

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

WARMAN RD NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED AT HAZEN ST
(Traffic signal installations)
Start: March 18, 9:00 a.m. End: March 18, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

COLLEGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM UNIVERSITY DR TO SPADINA CRES E
(Sewer maintenance)
Start: March 9, 7:00 a.m. End: March 19, 5:00 p.m.

HIGHWAY 11 NB MEDIAN & CENTER LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR OVERPASS
(Overpass repairs)
Start: March 17, 11:00 a.m. End: April 7, 8:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DRIVE EB CURB LANE AND ACCELERATION LANE CLOSED AT HIGHWAY 11 OVERPASS
(Overpass repairs)
Start: March 6, 7:00 a.m. End: April 30, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(SL&P work)
Start: March 9, 9:00 a.m. End: June 5, 5:30 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.

7th Street will be closed between Argyle Avenue and Early Drive starting Wednesday, March 18, at 8:00 a.m. for a connection replacement. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the area. This project is expected to take two days to complete, 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.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.