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Full road closures on priority one roadways this Thursday and Friday
September 23, 2026 - 9:00am
21st Street E closed between 3rd Avenue S and 4th Avenue S for the All in a Day Event
Thursday, September 24 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Avenue W S intersection closed at 21st Street W for sewer work
Starting at 7 a.m. on Thursday, September 24 until 5 p.m. on Friday, September 25.
McCormack Road closed between Borland Place and Whitecap Crescent for road resurfacing
Starting at 7 a.m. on Friday, September 25 until 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 26.
Spadina Crescent E closed between 22nd Street E and 24th Street E for the annual Step Up Marathon
Closures will start at 6 p.m. on Friday, September 25 and end at 3 p.m. on Sunday, September 27.
Various priority one roads will have closures and lane restrictions starting Thursday, September 24 and Friday, September 25, 2026. Detour signs will be in place to guide motorists around the areas. The City thanks everyone for their patience. The closures will be as follows:
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 - September 23
September 22, 2026 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
FAIRLIGHT DR NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO MCCORMACK RD
(Sewer work)
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: September 23, 3:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE & SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM ASPEN RIDGE ST TO HENRY DAYDAY RD
(Road work)
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 5:00 p.m.
MCCORMACK RD CLOSED FROM SMITH CRES TO PARR PL
(Road resurfacing)
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 7:00 p.m.
KENSINGTON BLVD CLOSED AT ELLS CRES
(Sewer work)
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 3:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S NB FROM WILSON CRES TO CIRCLE DR S
(Link Station Construction)
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO ST GEORGE AVE
(Water main work)
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: October 23, 4:00 p.m.
12TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT DUFFERIN AVE
(Water main work)
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: November 17, 4:00 p.m.
33RD ST W EB MEDIAN LANE & WB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT NEAULT RD
(Median repair)
Start: September 23, 8:00 a.m. End: September 24, 5:00 p.m.
17TH ST W WB CLOSED AT AVE N S
(Manhole repairs)
Start: September 23, 9:00 a.m. End: September 23, 12:00 p.m.
11TH ST W WB ROAD CLOSED AT AVE R S
(Sewer work)
Two-way traffic in the EB lanes
Start: September 23, 9:00 a.m. End: September 23, 1:00 p.m.
RUSSELL RD SB/EB FROM AT GIRGULIS CRES
(Road patching)
Two-way traffic in the NB lanes
Start: September 23, 9:00 a.m. End: September 23, 3:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S VARIOUS RESTRICTIONS FROM CASCADE ST TO 11TH ST E
(Litter pickup & mowing)
Start: September 23, 9:00 a.m. End: September 24, 3:00 p.m.
29TH ST W EB CLOSED FROM AVE M N TO AVE L N
(Road work)
Start: September 23, 11:00 a.m. End: September 23, 7:00 p.m.
AVE C N EB 51ST ST E
(Overnight durable paint markings)
Start: September 23, 7:00 p.m. End: September 24, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
CIRCLE DR S EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM VALLEY RD TO SPADINA CRES W
(Radar camera installation)
Start: September 22, 9:00 a.m. End: September 23, 3:00 p.m.
UNIVERSITY BRIDGE EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO CLARENCE AVE N
(Minor bridge repair)
Start: September 22, 9:00 a.m. End: September 23, 3:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE N NB/SB MEDIAN LANES FROM RESEARCH DR TO INNOVATION BLVD
(Link Station Construction)
Start: September 14, 7:00 a.m. End: September 23, 5:00 p.m.
ZARY RD NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT SAUER CRES
(Traffic calming)
Start: September 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 4:00 p.m.
EVERGREEN BLVD NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT ZARY RD
(Traffic calming)
Start: September 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 4TH AVE N
(Water main work)
Start: August 24, 12:00 p.m. End: September 25, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Water main work)
Start: July 29, 7:00 a.m. End: September 25, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE N NB/SB FROM 14TH ST E TO FIELD HOUSE RD
(Link Station Construction)
Start: September 11, 12:00 p.m. End: September 25, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 2ND AVE N
(Water main work)
Start: September 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 27, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT VENTURE CRES
(Concrete work)
Start: September 17, 8:00 a.m. End: September 28, 4:00 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 28, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST W EB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT AVE E N
(Water main project)
Start: September 21, 8:00 a.m. End: September 28, 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 30, 5:00 p.m.
LORNE AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM WILLOW ST E TO MAPLE ST E
(Construction work)
Two-way traffic set in SB lanes
Start: August 28, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE CLOSED FROM 2ND ST E TO 4TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: August 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.
VICTORIA AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM 2ND ST E TO 4TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: August 12, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST W WB PARKING & CURB LANES CLOSED AT AVE B S
(Streetscaping)
Start: June 8, 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 Cres access from College Dr is closed. University Dr NB between Elliot St and College Dr is closed. Access to Munroe Ave at College Dr is closed.
Start: September 4, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 7:00 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
(Roadway work)
Start: August 17, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 5:00 p.m.
FEDORUK DR EB LANE CLOSED AT CENTRAL AVE
(Roadway work)
Start: August 17, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 5:00 p.m.
108TH ST W EB & WB CURB LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Overpass repairs)
Start: September 15, 7:00 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.
4TH AVE N CLOSED FROM 26TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: September 21, 7:00 a.m. End: October 9, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM COLLEGE DR TO 108TH ST W
(Overpass repairs)
Start: September 14, 9:00 a.m. End: October 12, 5:00 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 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.
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.
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.
Full closures of priority one roads starting Wednesday
September 22, 2026 - 1:00pm
Kensington Boulevard closed between Ells Crescent and Kensington Lane S for water main work.
Starting at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, September 23 and is expected to take four days.
McCormack Road closed between Smith Road and Parr Place for road paving on Wednesday. Continuing Friday, McCormack Road will be closed from Parr Place to Borland Place for additional road paving.
Starting at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, September 23 until 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 27.
Taylor Street W closed between Kilburn Avenue and Lorne Avenue for water main work.
Starting at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, September 23 and is expected to take four weeks.
12th Street E and Dufferin Avenue intersection closed for water main work.
Starting at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, September 23 and is expected to take six weeks.
Various priority one roadways will have closures and restrictions starting on Wednesday, September 23, 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.
Construction season in final stretch: update, remaining projects
September 22, 2026 - 10:00am
- 1st Avenue: Open with a median closure in place
- 2nd Avenue: Intersection closed for approximately two and a half weeks
- 3rd Avenue: Open with a median closure in place
- 4th Avenue: Intersection closed for approximately two weeks.
- 4th Avenue at 24th Street has been reopened
- 5th Avenue: Open with a median closure in place
- 6th Avenue: Open with a median closure in place
- Spadina Crescent: Open with a median closure in place
As we near the end of the 2026 construction season, the City is making strong progress on several key projects and remains focused on completing as many projects as possible before freeze-up.
“We know all the traffic restrictions have been a pain for everyone,” says Matt Jurkiewicz, Director of Construction and Design. “And while there are a number of projects still underway, we’ve been able to get many key projects completed so traffic can keep moving despite what’s been a very busy construction season.”
Jurkiewicz says those include several initiatives that are now complete, with normal traffic operations back in place.
Overnight paving jobs to minimize traffic impacts:
Overnight paving has been completed on portions of Circle Drive, Attridge Drive, McOrmond Drive and Avenue C North.
Complete Link platform stations:
8th Street eastbound at Clarence Avenue;
8th Street eastbound and westbound at Cumberland Avenue;
Preston Avenue eastbound at Preston Crossing;
Preston Avenue southbound at 14th Street;
Preston Avenue northbound at Arlington Avenue/Wilson Crescent;
Preston Avenue northbound at Louise Street; and
Preston Avenue southbound at Field House Road.
Acadia Reservoir – critical primary water main work, Acadia Avenue complete:
Primary water main work at the Acadia Reservoir is complete and is a key step in maintaining the water system to meet long-term community needs.
There are several major projects that are ongoing.
Biosolids Pipeline Corridor Project:
Installation of new water and sewer infrastructure remains underway in the Marquis Industrial area, along the Meewasin Valley Trail north of Silverwood Heights. Wanuskewin Road is expected to be closed until the end of October as the work between Arthur Rose Avenue and Highway 11 continues.
College Drive, University Bridge and Downtown infrastructure:
Link system construction on College Drive between Hospital Drive/University Drive and Cumberland Avenue continues; University bridge to Clarence Avenue and the Clarence Avenue/College Drive intersection are open, turning movements in and out of Hospital Drive have been improved. There will be temporary curb lane closures on the bridge at times this week to complete bridge work.
Drivers that do not need to travel to the hospitals are encouraged to keep using alternate routes.
25th Street water main project:
Water main lining and resurfacing on 25th Street between Spadina Crescent and 1st Avenue continues, with several different closures impacting traffic:
Neighbourhood water main projects:
Riversdale, Blairmore, North Park, Richmond Heights Caswell Hill, Buena Vista, and Nutana.
These projects renew aging infrastructure, replacing lead service lines and help maintain a dependable water supply.
Dufferin Avenue and 12th Street East:
One of those infrastructure projects is in its final stages and will cause an additional traffic restriction on 12th Street East until freeze-up.
The intersection of Dufferin Avenue and 12th Street East will be closed beginning Wednesday, September 23, for approximately six weeks, weather permitting and subject to unforeseen circumstances. The intersection work had to be delayed until the intersection of College Drive and Clarence Avenue was reopened to traffic to provide an alternate route.
Crews will begin sanitary sewer installation as part of the Nutana Sanitary Sewer Project, a critical project for this year.
“This job can’t be put off until next year,” says Russ Munro, Director of Saskatoon Water.
“The new line is replacing the need for the Lansdowne Lift Station. A gravity flow pipe is being installed to replace the aging sewage pump and lift station. This increases reliability for sewer service in the area as this lift station has reached the end of its useful life.
“We understand all the detours are frustrating, especially on this route that people have been using to avoid the College Drive construction. The good news is, we’re nearing the end of this season’s work,” Munro says.
A local detour on 11th Street East and Lansdowne Avenue will be in place during the closure, with signs guiding drivers around the work area.
However, to help improve traffic flow and reduce congestion on the detoured route, commuters are encouraged to use caution when travelling near the construction zone and consider taking alternative routes such as 8th Street and Clarence Avenue.
Circle Drive Southbound near 108th Street
Finally, the City is working with its contractor to minimize speed reductions through the work zone on Circle Drive southbound in the area of Attridge and 108th Street for another water and sewer project adjacent to the roadway.
For current road restrictions and construction updates, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Daily Road Report - September 22
September 21, 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 hoist)
Two-way traffic in SB lanes
Start: September 22, 5:00 a.m. End: September 22, 7:00 a.m.
SPADINA CRES W CLOSED FROM AVE D S TO AVE E S
(SaskEnergy)
Start: September 22, 7:00 a.m. End: September 22, 7:00 p.m.
4TH AVE S SB PARKING & CURB LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Streetlight maintenance)
Start: September 22, 8:00 a.m. End: September 22, 6:00 p.m.
23RD ST E WB CLOSED FROM PACIFIC AVE TO IDYLWYLD DR N
(Manhole repairs)
Start: September 22, 9:00 a.m. End: September 22, 1:00 p.m.
115TH ST W WB PARKING LANE & SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM CENTRAL AVE TO RAYNER AVE
(Underground maintenance)
Start: September 22, 9:00 a.m. End: September 22, 3:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR S EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM VALLEY RD TO SPADINA CRES W
(Radar camera installation)
Start: September 22, 9:00 a.m. End: September 23, 3:00 p.m.
UNIVERSITY BRIDGE EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO CLARENCE AVE N
(Minor bridge repair)
Start: September 22, 9:00 a.m. End: September 23, 3:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 108TH ST W
(Overpass repairs)
Start: September 22, 9:00 p.m. End: September 24, 9:00 p.m.
ONGOING
11TH ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM DAWES AVE TO AVE W S
(Environmental monitoring)
Start: September 21, 8:00 a.m. End: September 22, 4:00 p.m.
MCCORMACK RD EB & WB CLOSED FROM SMITH RD TO CALDWELL CRES
(Road resurfacing)
Start: September 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 22, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE N NB/SB MEDIAN LANES FROM RESEARCH DR TO INNOVATION BLVD
(Link Station Construction)
Start: September 14, 7:00 a.m. End: September 23, 5:00 p.m.
ZARY RD NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT SAUER CRES
(Traffic calming)
Start: September 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 4:00 p.m.
EVERGREEN BLVD NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT ZARY RD
(Traffic calming)
Start: September 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 4TH AVE N
(Water main work)
Start: August 24, 12:00 p.m. End: September 25, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Water main work)
Start: July 29, 7:00 a.m. End: September 25, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE N NB/SB FROM 14TH ST E TO FIELD HOUSE RD
(Link Station Construction)
Start: September 11, 12:00 p.m. End: September 25, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 2ND AVE N
(Water main work)
Start: September 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 27, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT VENTURE CRES
(Concrete work)
Start: September 17, 8:00 a.m. End: September 28, 4:00 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 28, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST W EB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT AVE E N
(Water main project)
Start: September 21, 8:00 a.m. End: September 28, 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 30, 5:00 p.m.
LORNE AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM WILLOW ST E TO MAPLE ST E
(Construction work)
Two-way traffic set in SB lanes
Start: August 28, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE CLOSED FROM 2ND ST E TO 4TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: August 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.
VICTORIA AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM 2ND ST E TO 4TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: August 12, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST W WB PARKING & CURB LANES CLOSED AT AVE B S
(Streetscaping)
Start: June 8, 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 Cres access from College Dr is closed. University Dr NB between Elliot St and College Dr is closed. Access to Munroe Ave at College Dr is closed.
Start: September 4, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 7:00 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
(Roadway work)
Start: August 17, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 5:00 p.m.
FEDORUK DR EB LANE CLOSED AT CENTRAL AVE
(Roadway work)
Start: August 17, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 5:00 p.m.
108TH ST W EB & WB CURB LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Overpass repairs)
Start: September 15, 7:00 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.
4TH AVE N CLOSED FROM 26TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: September 21, 7:00 a.m. End: October 9, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM COLLEGE DR TO 108TH ST W
(Overpass repairs)
Start: September 14, 9:00 a.m. End: October 12, 5:00 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 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.
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.
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.