News Releases

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

NEW

CORNISH RD CLOSED FROM WILLIS CRES TO GORDON RD
(Road microsurfacing)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: July 10, 7:00 p.m.

CLARENCE AVE S SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR S
(Traffic signal maintenance)
Start: July 10, 9:00 a.m. End: July 10, 11:00 a.m.

FAITHFULL AVE NB CLOSED FROM 48TH ST E TO 50TH ST E
(Man hole repair)
Two-way traffic set in SB lanes.
Start: July 10, 9:00 a.m. End: July 10, 12:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR S WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT LORNE AVE
(Road patching)
Start: July 10, 9:00 a.m. End: July 10, 3:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE CLOSED FROM 105TH ST W TO 106TH ST W
(Construction)
Start: July 10, 9:00 a.m. End: July 11, 12:00 p.m.

ONGOING

20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Man hole maintenance)
Start: March 9, 9:00 a.m. End: July 10, 4:00 p.m.

MCKERCHER DR NB PARKING & CURB LANES CLOSED FROM HOLLAND RD TO 8TH ST E
(Concrete work)
Start: July 1, 7:00 a.m. End: July 10, 4:00 p.m.

25TH ST E WB CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE N TO 1ST AVE N
(SL&P work)
Two-way traffic in EB lanes
Start: June 15, 9:00 a.m. End: July 10, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W WB PARKING & CURB LANE CLOSURE AT AVE B S
(Streetscaping)
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: July 10, 5:00 p.m.

24TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO 2ND AVE N
(Building construction)
Start: June 16, 8:00 a.m. End: July 10, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM LANSDOWNE AVE TO CLARENCE AVE S
(Construction)
Start: July 9, 7:00 a.m. End: July 10, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE F S
(Road work)
Start: July 8, 7:00 a.m. End: July 10, 5:00 p.m.

AVE H N NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Paved lane rehabilitation)
Start: July 7, 7:00 a.m. End: July 11, 5:00 p.m.

2ND AVE S CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Downtown Sidewalk Sale (Special Event))
Not including 22nd St intersection
Start: July 9, 5:30 a.m. End: July 11, 7:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES W EB/WB CLOSED FROM 17TH ST W TO AVE G S
(Saskatoon Jazz Fest (Special Event))
Start: July 5, 8:00 a.m. End: July 12, 8:00 a.m.

12TH ST E EB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM BROADWAY AVE TO DUFFERIN AVE
(Sewer work)
Start: May 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 12, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED & EB SPEED REDUCTION AT MCORMOND DR
(Bridge maintenance)
Start: July 8, 9:00 a.m. End: July 13, 5:00 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.

20TH ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM COLUMBIAN PL TO AVE M S
(Traffic calming)
Start: July 8, 7:00 a.m. End: July 15, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE C S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Riversdale water main upgrades and streetscaping)
Start: June 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 17, 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: July 17, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM AVE S S TO AVE T S
(Concrete & landscaping work)
Start: June 25, 7:00 a.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Building construction)
Start: June 15, 8:00 a.m. End: July 31, 5:00 p.m.

KENSINGTON BLVD CLOSED AT ELLS CRES
(Sewer work)
Start: July 7, 8:00 a.m. End: August 7, 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.

4TH AVE N NB & SB CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: June 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 23, 5:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 42ND ST E TO CIRCLE DR E
(Building construction)
Start: May 1, 8:00 a.m. End: October 1, 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.

A severe thunderstorm rolled over Saskatoon and area overnight July 8 and into the early morning of July 9. The storm downed tree limbs causing power outages, creating obstacles and debris in streets, alleys, parks and open areas. 

City crews have been hard at work since the early hours of the morning to get Saskatoon moving around.

Saskatoon Light & Power

Saskatoon Light & Power continues to address widespread power outages affecting customers across the city. Over 100 power workers are actively assessing damage, identifying affected areas and carrying out repairs as quickly and safely as possible. 

The latest updates are available on the Saskatoon Light & Power Outage Map by visiting saskatoon.ca/outages and also saskatoon.ca/servicealerts. 

We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as our teams work to safely restore service across Saskatoon and display the most up-to-date information on the Outage Map. To report an outage, please contact Saskatoon Light & Power at 306-975-2414 (24/7 hotline). 

Saskatoon Fire Department

The Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) dispatched and monitored 34 incidents over a 90-minute period overnight for fire crews to respond to.

The SFD Communications Centre also dispatched and monitored multiple rural fire department responses for cities of Warman, Martensville and the Towns of Osler and Dalmeny. 

Fire crews responded to multiple electrical hazards of downed and arcing power lines which caused several small fires.

Roadways & Transportation

Roadways crews are actively clearing lanes, roads and catch basins of storm debris, including branches, leaves and other materials, to help maintain safe travel conditions and proper drainage.

Residents are encouraged to use caution during their commute, particularly at intersections where traffic signals still may be without power. Treat all non-functioning traffic lights as four-way stops and watch for crews working near roadways. Additionally, crews are addressing any street signs that were blown down and traffic signals facing the wrong direction.

Waste Collection

Some waste carts may have blown over. If your cart was missed because it was blown over at the time of collection, crews will not be returning for a second pickup. Please ensure your cart is placed upright and accessible for collection on your scheduled pickup day.

Parks

Parks crews are currently responding to high-priority tree hazards, including clearing fallen trees obstructing roadways and removing hanging branches that pose an immediate safety risk. Given the significant number of locations requiring attention, branch pickup and debris removal will take several days to complete. We appreciate the public’s patience as crews work through all reported sites and continue cleanup efforts across the city.

Customer Care Centre

If there are any essential services that require attention causing safety concerns, please contact the Service Saskatoon 24/7 Customer Care Centre at 306-975-2476. Please note that the Customer Care Centre is experiencing a high volume of calls as a result of last night’s storm and are focusing on providing support to safety and essential services.