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Daily Road Report - September 16, 2025
September 15, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
1ST AVE S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Roofing)
Start: September 16, 5:00 a.m. End: September 16, 8:00 a.m.
MARQUIS DR W EB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM THATCHER AVE TO IDYLWYLD DR N
(Road resurfacing)
Start: September 16, 7:00 a.m. End: September 16, 3:00 p.m.
22ND ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(United Way Campaign Kickoff Event)
Start: September 16, 7:00 a.m. End: September 16, 4:00 p.m.
BERINI DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Connection replacement)
Start: September 16, 7:00 a.m. End: September 17, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 108TH ST W TO PERIMETER RD
(Construction)
Start: September 16, 9:00 a.m. End: September 16, 12:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM LOWE RD TO NELSON RD
(Construction)
Start: September 16, 9:00 a.m. End: September 16, 12:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM REID RD TO ROSSMO RD
(Rogers fiber installation)
Start: September 16, 9:00 a.m. End: September 16, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR S EB & WB VARIOUS CLOSURES FROM LORNE AVE TO VALLEY RD
(Crash cushion repairs)
A pilot truck will be used for this work
Start: September 16, 9:00 a.m. End: September 17, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
ASSINIBOINE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM STURGEON DR TO SAGUENAY DR
(Road resurfacing)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: September 16, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 14TH ST E
(Link station construction)
Start: September 15, 7:00 a.m. End: September 16, 5:00 p.m.
MEADOWS PKY ROAD CLOSED FROM ZIMMERMAN RD TO MARKET DR
(Service connection)
Start: September 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 17, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E WB & EB CURB LANES CLOSED AT MCKERCHER DR
(Link station construction)
Start: September 3, 7:00 a.m. End: September 17, 6:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 14TH ST E
(Link station construction)
Start: August 26, 9:00 a.m. End: September 19, 5:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Sewer work and road resurfacing)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 19, 5:00 p.m.
7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM OSBORNE ST TO 33RD ST E
(Construction)
Start: July 4, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
CONFEDERATION DR SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM CONFEDERATION CRES TO LAURIER DR
(Sewer lining)
Start: September 8, 9:00 a.m. End: September 22, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM COLLEGE DR TO 108TH ST W
(Overpass repairs)
Start: September 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 5:00 p.m.
KENSINGTON BLVD NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO PALLISER WAY
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: September 11, 10:00 a.m. End: September 25, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM LOUISE AVE TO JARVIS DR
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 18, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E WB & EB RIGHT TURN BAYS CLOSED AT MCKERCHER DR
(Link station construction)
Start: September 12, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 5:00 p.m.
24TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE N TO 1ST AVE N
(SL&P work)
Start: September 8, 8:00 a.m. End: September 26, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM WIGGINS AVE S TO CUMBERLAND AVE S
(Construction)
Start: July 29, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT 22ND ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 13, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE N INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 23RD ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: September 3, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE S
(Willows development)
Start: August 12, 7:00 a.m. End: October 17, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM JASPER AVE S TO PORTAGE AVE
(Sewer main installation)
Start: July 30, 7:00 a.m. End: October 17, 5:00 p.m.
LORNE AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 6TH ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: September 15, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE/BROADWAY BRIDGE CLOSED FROM 12TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Start: May 11, 7:00 p.m. End: October (Date TBA)
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(New road construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 28, 2025, 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.
Provincial Financial Assistance Now Available for Flood-Affected Saskatoon Residents
September 15, 2025 - 1:54pm
- The PDAP program is wholly administered by the Province of Saskatchewan - PDAP is not a City of Saskatoon program.
- The Province via PDAP makes all decisions regarding your claim.
- Please direct all questions regarding the PDAP application process for your claim to the numbers provided in the province's PDAP Fact Sheet, it outlines all the details you’ll need to know.
- Your claim must be submitted to PDAP by February 8, 2026
- All repair work must be completed by August 8, 2026.
The Province of Saskatchewan has approved the City of Saskatoon’s application to be officially designated as an Eligible Assistance Area that qualifies for the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP).
This means that Saskatoon residents who experienced flooding and property damage due to the significant rainfall on August 8, 2025, may now apply to the Province for financial assistance through the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP).
Residents, please note:
PDAP Information packages (including a printed application form) are available for pick up at the Information Desk in the lobby of City Hall at 222 3rd Ave North starting Monday, September 15, 2025.
Important dates for residents to be aware of with respect to the potential claim you submit to the Province:
Check the 2025 PDAP General Claim Guidelines to learn everything you’ll need to get started on your PDAP claim application to the Province, here are your forms:
Questions? Residents are to call PDAP directly at (306) 787-7800 or the toll-free line at 1-866-632-4033. The Provincial Office is open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Meadows Parkway closed between Meadows Boulevard and Zimmerman Road starting Tuesday
September 15, 2025 - 12:00pm
Meadows Parkway will be closed between Meadows Boulevard and Zimmerman Road starting Tuesday, September 16, at 7:00 a.m. for service installations. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the area. This project is expected to take two weeks 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.
Water Treatment Program accepting applications for January 2026 intake
September 15, 2025 - 11:00am
- Grade 12 or GED / CAEC transcript
- Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver’s License
- Driver Abstract (within the last three months)
- Copy of resumé with three references
The kanātan nipīy (water is clean) Water Distribution & Collection Training Course is delivering its next session between January 19 and March 27, 2026. Applications will be processed on a first come, first served basis.
This course is just 10 weeks long and it provides the training needed to work in water and wastewater treatment. The course content and delivery are coordinated by Saskatchewan Polytechnic and the Radius Community Centre.
Application Info: Send copies of the following admission requirements to kanatannipiy.project@gmail.com:
This program was developed in response to the TRC Call to Action to provide pathways to employment for Indigenous learners. As such, admission preference is given to Indigenous applicants. Funding support may be available for persons qualifying through referral by program partners including the Saskatoon Tribal Council and Gabriel Dumont Institute Training & Employment.
City of Saskatoon Boards, Committees & Commissions: Join us, help shape Saskatoon!
September 15, 2025 - 9:38am
Looking for a new opportunity where you can serve your city? The City of Saskatoon is inviting applications from engaged and committed residents who want to take an active role in shaping decisions that impact our city.
Civic boards, committees and commissions rely on dedicated volunteers to share their diverse perspectives, skills and experience. By serving, you’ll contribute to the development and enhancement of City policies, programs and services and help City Council build a stronger, more inclusive Saskatoon.
Together, we are stronger. Together, we shape Saskatoon.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strongly encourage submissions from Indigenous peoples, equity-deserving and ethnically diverse communities, immigrants, members of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community, persons with disabilities, youth aged 16–23 and other underrepresented groups.
There’s a wide range of meaningful opportunities where you can share your knowledge, experience, and passion. From Controlled Corporations like the Boards for TCU Place, SaskTel Centre and Remai Modern Art Gallery of Saskatchewan, to Statutory Boards such as the Board of Police Commissioners and the Saskatoon Public Library Board, and numerous advisory committees and appeals boards.
Review the complete list of our open positions, term length and duties, and apply online at saskatoon.ca/boards before 5 p.m., Friday, October 3, 2025. Your application must include your resume and two letters of reference. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
For more information on the application process, email online.appointments@saskatoon.ca or call the City Clerk’s Office at 306-975-3240.
Apply today! Visit saskatoon.ca/boards