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Full closures of priority one roads starting Friday
May 21, 2026 - 6:00am
- McClocklin Road starting at 7:00 a.m.
McClocklin Road will be closed between Richardson Road and Denham Way for channelization. This project is expected to take three days to complete. - Avenue H starting at 8:00 a.m.
Avenue H will be closed between 29th and 30th Streets for service connection replacements. This project is expected to take two days to complete. - 71st Street starting at 9:00 a.m.
71st Avenue will be closed between Burron and Aronec Avenues for construction. This project is expected to take one week to complete. - Circle Drive ramp to Highway 11 starting at 7:00 p.m.
The Circle Drive westbound ramp to Highway 11 southbound will be closed for resurfacing. This project is expected to take one night to complete.
Various priority one roadways will have closures and restrictions starting Friday, May 22. 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:
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.
Daily Road Report – May 21
May 20, 2026 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
1ST AVE S SB PARKING & CURB LANES CLOSED AT 21ST ST E
(Brick restoration)
Start: May 21, 5:00 a.m. End: May 21, 1:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM ACADIA DR TO KINGSMERE BLVD
(Construction)
Start: May 21, 7:00 a.m. End: May 25, 4:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N NB PARKING LANE CLOSED, WB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT 23RD ST E
(Construction)
Start: May 21, 8:00 a.m. End: May 22, 5:00 p.m.
DIEFENBAKER DR EB CLOSED FROM MOWAT CRES TO SMALLWOOD CRES
(Service connection replacement)
Start: May 21, 8:00 a.m. End: May 22, 5:00 p.m.
ACADIA DR NB ROAD CLOSED FROM HIGHLANDS CRES TO PARKDALE RD
(W&WO)
2-way traffic in SB lanes.
Start: May 21, 9:00 a.m. End: May 21, 12:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO ASSINIBOINE DR
(Sewer inspections)
Start: May 21, 9:00 a.m. End: May 21, 1:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB VARIOUS LANES CLOSED (ROLLING CLOSURES) FROM 8TH ST E TO CIRCLE DR S
(Landscape maintenance)
Start: May 21, 9:00 a.m. End: May 21, 3:00 p.m.
QUEEN ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 4TH AVE N
(Manhole repair)
Start: May 21, 9:00 a.m. End: May 21, 3:00 p.m.
DIEFENBAKER DR EB CLOSED AT MOWAT CRES
(Water main work)
Start: May 21, 9:00 a.m. End: May 22, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM AVE P S TO AVE O S
(Sewer inspections)
Start: May 21, 10:00 a.m. End: May 21, 12:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Sewer inspections)
SB squeeze over
Start: May 21, 12:00 p.m. End: May 21, 4:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR S WB CURB LANE & RAMPS CLOSED FROM MACLEAN CRES TO MENDEL COVE
(Road resurfacing)
Start: May 21, 7:00 p.m. End: May 22, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
CUMBERLAND AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM MAIN ST TO 10TH ST E
(Service connection replacement)
Start: May 20, 8:00 a.m. End: May 21, 12:00 p.m.
MCCLOCKLIN RD EB & WB CLOSED FROM MCKAGUE CRES TO JUNOR AVE
(Channelization)
Start: May 11, 7:00 a.m. End: May 21, 5:00 p.m.
JUNOR AVE VARIOUS LANE CLOSURES AT MCCLOCKLIN RD
(Underground maintenance)
Start: May 20, 9:00 a.m. End: May 22, 5:00 p.m.
WANUSKEWIN RD SB LANES CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR E TO 72ND ST E
(Construction)
Start: April 27, 7:00 a.m. End: May 22, 6:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM ACADIA DR TO KINGSMERE BLVD
(Construction)
Start: May 20, 7:00 a.m. End: May 23, 4:00 p.m.
8TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM BOYCHUK DR TO CHABEN PL
(Construction)
All intersections will remain open
Start: May 11, 7:00 a.m. End: May 24, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E EB, SB & WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE N TO 1ST AVE N
(SL&P work)
Start: May 11, 9:00 a.m. End: May 25, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR REDUCED LANES FROM KERR RD TO ADDISON RD
(road rehabilitation)
Start: May 19, 8:00 a.m. End: May 27, 5:00 p.m.
11TH ST W EB & WB CLOSED FROM AVE J S TO AVE I S
(Construction)
Start: April 20, 7:00 a.m. End: May 27, 5:00 p.m.
ACADIA DR ROAD CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO AVONDALE RD
(Water main maintenance)
Start: March 23, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 5:00 p.m
COLLEGE DRIVE ROAD CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Link construction)
Start: April 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 2026
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.
COLLEGE DR EB/WB AND 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.
WANUSKEWIN RD NB & SB CLOSED FROM ARTHUR ROSE AVE TO MARQUIS DR E
(Construction)
Start: April 27, 7:00 a.m. End: June 14, 5:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E NB REDUCED LANE WIDTH AT 25TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: April 28, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.
21ST ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE Y S TO AVE V S
(Cahill Park storm pond)
Start: May 11, 9:00 a.m. End: August 11, 5:00 p.m.
3RD AVE N NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Building construction)
Start: May 18, 7:00 a.m. End: August 18, 5:00 p.m.
5TH AVE N CURB AND PARKING LANE CLOSURE FROM 25TH ST E TO 26TH ST E
(Building Construction)
Parking Lane on east-side of 5th Ave N is closed while construction takes place
Start: April 6, 7:00 a.m. End: August 28, 5:00 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.
WANUSKEWIN RD NB CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR W TO 72ND ST E
(Construction)
2-way traffic in NB lanes
Start: May 11, 9:00 a.m. End: October 9, 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.
Traffic restrictions in place on McOrmond Drive between Kerr Road and Addison Road
May 20, 2026 - 2:30pm
Traffic restrictions are in place on McOrmond Drive between Kerr Road and Addison Road starting Tuesday, May 19 for road rehabilitation work. One lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained throughout the project, and detours are in place to guide drivers around the area. This project is expected to take approximately 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.
Warman Road traffic signal beginning operation the afternoon of Tuesday, May 19
May 19, 2026 - 4:00pm
The City of Saskatoon has completed testing of the new pedestrian crossing signals on Warman Road at Hazen Street and at 5th Avenue North. The signals will move into full operation before the afternoon rush on Tuesday, May 19.
Earlier today, the signals operated in temporary flash mode while crews completed system testing and commissioning.
The signals are being activated ahead of May 31 when bus service begins at the adjacent new bus stop platforms on Routes 30 and 35, providing new access for residents in the area.
Drivers, pedestrians and cyclists are reminded to pay close attention to signage and use extra caution.
To plan a trip on Route 30 and 35, use the Transit App or Google Maps Transit, or check out route schedules at saskatoontransit.ca/routes. These new bus stops will be part of the future Link rapid transit blue line. Learn more at saskatoon.ca/link.
Circle Drive westbound undergoing overnight resurfacing
May 19, 2026 - 3:30pm
The City of Saskatoon advises drivers that overnight resurfacing work will begin the evening of Tuesday, May 19 on Circle Drive westbound between the Highway 11/16 interchange and Clarence Avenue.
Work will take place nightly from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. beginning May 19 and continuing through May 27, weather permitting.
From May 19 to 22, crews will resurface Circle Drive westbound between the Highway 11/16 interchange and Clarence Avenue. From May 23 to 27, work will shift to resurfacing the Highway 11/16 interchange loops.
Drivers should expect lane reductions, ramp closures, speed reductions and delays in the area during overnight hours. Detours and signage will be in place where required.
Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead, allow extra travel time and use caution when travelling through the work zone.
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.