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While repairs to the lower portion of the Circle Drive/Highway 16 overpass in the city’s southeast continue, the lane restrictions on the top portion reopened on Sunday, April 19. Highway 11 northbound traffic remains restricted to one lane until repairs are completed.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation. Please follow all signs and detours in place.

Traffic restrictions have been in place since March 5, 2026, when a semi-truck hauling equipment collided with the Circle Drive/Highway 11 & 16 cloverleaf causing damage to the structure.

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

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11TH ST W EB & WB CLOSED FROM AVE J S TO AVE I S
(Primary water main work)
Start: April 20, 7:00 a.m. End: May 27, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR BETWEEN HOSPITAL DR AND CUMBERLAND AVE
(Tree removal)
Start: April 20, 7:00 a.m. End: April 23, 5:00 p.m.


ONGOING

EB CURB LANE AND ACCELERATION LANE CLOSED @ CIRCLE DR CLOVERLEAF
(Damaged Overpass)
Start: March 6, 7:00 a.m. End: April 24, 5:00 p.m.

NB MEDIAN & CENTER LANES CLOSED @ CIRCLE DR CLOVERLEAF
(Damaged Overpass)
Start: March 17, 11:00 a.m. End: April 24, 5:00 p.m.

ACADIA DR NB & SB CLOSED, WB CURB LANE CLOSED. FROM TAYLOR ST E TO AVONDALE RD
(watermain work)
Start: March 23, 7:00 a.m. End: May 4, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Vault 1-2 Roof Replacement)
Start: March 9, 9:00 a.m. End: June 5, 5:30 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB/WB UNIVERSITY BRIDGE
(College Dr Link Construction)
Closure of College Dr includes a full closure of the University Bridge at Spadina Cr E
Start: April 6, 7:00 a.m. End: July 13, 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.

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

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HIGHWAY 16 NB FLYOVER CLOSED AT IDYLWYLD DR N
(Barricades & Signs)
Start: April 18, 7:00 a.m. End: April 18, 1:00 p.m.

ACADIA DR ALL DIRECTIONS CLOSED FROM HIGHBURY PL TO HAIGHT CRES
(CB leads replacement)
Start: April 18, 8:00 a.m. End: April 19, 5:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR EB RAMP CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO HIGHWAY 5
(SL&P work)
Start: April 19, 8:00 a.m. End: April 19, 9:00 a.m.

MCKERCHER DR WB RAMP CLOSED AT COLLEGE DR
(SL&P work)
Start: April 19, 9:00 a.m. End: April 19, 10:00 a.m.

COLLEGE DR WB CENTRE LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(SL&P)
Start: April 19, 10:00 a.m. End: April 19, 11:00 a.m.


ONGOING

7TH ST E EB CLOSED FROM EARLY DR TO WALPOLE AVE
(Sanitary sewer repair)
Start: April 17, 7:00 a.m. End: April 18, 5:00 p.m.

EB CURB LANE AND ACCELERATION LANE CLOSED @ CIRCLE DR CLOVERLEAF
(Damaged Overpass)
Start: March 6, 7:00 a.m. End: April 24, 5:00 p.m.

NB MEDIAN & CENTER LANES CLOSED @ CIRCLE DR CLOVERLEAF
(Damaged Overpass)
Start: March 17, 11:00 a.m. End: April 24, 5:00 p.m.

ACADIA DR NB & SB CLOSED, WB CURB LANE CLOSED. FROM TAYLOR ST E TO AVONDALE RD
(watermain work)
Start: March 23, 7:00 a.m. End: May 4, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Vault 1-2 Roof Replacement)
Start: March 9, 9:00 a.m. End: June 5, 5:30 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB/WB UNIVERSITY BRIDGE
(College Dr Link Construction)
Closure of College Dr includes a full closure of the University Bridge at Spadina Cr E
Start: April 6, 7:00 a.m. End: July 13, 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.

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Two priority one ramps will have closures and restrictions on Sunday, April 19. Detour signs will be in place to guide motorists around the event area. The City thanks everyone for their patience. The closures will be as follows:

• McOrmond Drive northbound ramp to Highway 5 eastbound starting at 8:00 a.m.
  The McOrmond Drive ramp to Highway 5 eastbound will be closed for pole replacements. This project is expected to take one hour to complete.
  
   
• McKercher Drive ramp to College Drive westbound starting at 9:00 a.m.
  The McKercher Drive ramp to College Drive westbound will be closed for Saskatoon Light and Power work. This project is expected to take one hour to complete.
  
   

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.

Read the Daily Road Report for a full list of construction projects on priority one roads.

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

The City of Saskatoon has declared a Snow Event with 15 centimetres of snow accumulation this morning. Snow clearing activities will focus on driving lanes and warmer temperatures this afternoon and tomorrow will shorten the clean-up period as the snow melts.

24 graders and 4 plows are working to clear snow from priority streets like freeways, arterial roads and collector streets. Snow will be stored on medians, boulevards and parking lanes to maintain mobility. 10 sanders are working to improve traction in icy areas, and 6 sidewalk plows are active clearing City-owned pathways and sidewalks.

Saskatoon Transit will continue to monitor conditions and adjust service as needed. Delays or disruptions may occur due to collisions, drifting snow or inaccessible bus stops. Riders are encouraged to check Saskatoon Transit service alerts and use third-party apps such as Transit or Google Transit with route notifications enabled for real-time updates.

Drivers should adjust driving habits by slowing down and increasing following distances between vehicles. Watch for blue and yellow flashing lights on road equipment and give operators the space they need to operate.

The status of snow clearing throughout the city can be monitored through the Priority Street Snow Grading Map. More information, including the City’s level of service, can be found at saskatoon.ca/snow. Stay in the know by checking the latest Snow & Ice Report posted to saskatoon.ca/snowreport.