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Daily Road Report - April 7, 2026
April 2, 2026 - 3:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
There are no new projects at this time.
ONGOING
UNIVERSITY BRIDGE CLOSED
(Arch repairs and Link construction)
Start: April 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 2026
COLLEGE DRIVE ROAD CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Link construction)
Start: April 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 2026
HIGHWAY 11 NB MEDIAN & CENTER LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR OVERPASS
(Overpass repairs)
Start: March 17, 11:00 a.m. End: April 7, 8:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DRIVE EB CURB LANE AND ACCELERATION LANE CLOSED AT HIGHWAY 11 OVERPASS
(Overpass repairs)
Start: March 6, 7:00 a.m. End: April 30, 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: May 4, 5:00 p.m
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.
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.
Saskatoon Transit detours start April 6 for College Drive construction
April 2, 2026 - 2:30pm
- Phase 1: Stage 1A (April 6)
- Route 17: Detours via 14th Street and Cumberland Avenue
- Phase 1: Stage 1B (Late April)
- Route 16: Temporarily terminates at USask
- Alternate downtown routes: Routes 4/40s, 8, 6, and 19
- Route 17: Detours via 14th Street and Cumberland Avenue
- Routes 4/43/44/45/46: Continues downtown via Cumberland Avenue, 12th Street, and Broadway Avenue
- Route 517: Temporary shuttle service between Clarence Avenue and Place Riel via Cumberland and 12th Street
- Monday to Saturday: 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Sunday: 08:00 to 18:30
- Route 16: Temporarily terminates at USask
- Phase 1: Stage 2 (Late June)
- Transit routes return to regular routing. Some stops will remain closed, but temporary stops will be added as needed
Starting Monday, April 6, Saskatoon Transit will temporarily adjust Route 17 due to construction along College Drive and into downtown. This work includes University Bridge arch repair, water main rehabilitation on 25th Street, and Link station construction for the new rapid transit system.
As projects progress, additional temporary adjustments to Routes 4/40s, 16, and 17 will be implemented. Riders should anticipate some delays during construction.
Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact Saskatoon Transit at transit.services@saskatoon.ca or 306.975.3100.
We thank our customers for their patience and cooperation during construction detours.
For Saskatoon Transit bus stop closures, temporary stops, detour route maps and more information, visit saskatoontransit.ca/collegedrive
For College Drive and related construction project information, visit saskatoon.ca/construction
Holiday Pay Parking Reminder: Easter Long Weekend
April 2, 2026 - 1:30pm
Residents are reminded that payment will be required in City-managed pay parking areas on Easter Monday, April 6, 2026.
Payment will not be required on Good Friday, April 3, 2026.
Public parking in the Downtown, Broadway, Riversdale, River Landing and Sutherland areas, as well as streets adjacent to St. Paul’s and Saskatoon City Hospitals, are metered from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Saturday. Payment is not required outside these hours, on Sundays or on statutory holidays (New Year’s Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Saskatchewan Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day and Christmas Day).
Public Pay Parking reminders:
• Customers are encouraged to use the Parkedin app as a no-touch way to pay for parking.
• Customers are responsible for entering the correct licence plate information when paying for parking at a FlexParking station or when using the Parkedin app.
• Parking time limits vary by location. Watch for signs wherever you are parking.
• If you have reached the posted time limit but need more time in the area, move your vehicle around the corner or across the street.
• Balances on a parking purchase can be carried forward to another parking space in a new location.
• Additional parking time can be purchased, but only up to the maximum allowable time posted.
For more information on Public Pay Parking, visit saskatoon.ca/payparking.
City coordinates major construction along College Drive into Downtown
April 2, 2026 - 10:00am
- Link platform and dedicated transit lane construction on College Drive
- Repairs to a single arch (Arch D) under the University Bridge
- Water main lining on 25th Street
- Emergency access to hospitals will be maintained
- Private vehicles will continue to be able to access the hospitals using westbound College Drive to Hospital Drive
- Saskatoon Transit will use eastbound lanes for approximately three weeks before being detoured
- Pedestrian access on the south side of the bridge will remain open
Beginning the week of April 6, construction will take place along College Drive and into Downtown as the City moves ahead with several major infrastructure projects. The work includes:
“Our focus is to maintain safety, ensure emergency access to hospitals at all times and to coordinate the work for all of these projects in a way that minimizes disruption wherever possible,” says Dan Willems, Director of Technical Services.
Willems says however, people travelling along College Drive – including those heading to hospitals, the University of Saskatchewan and nearby businesses – should expect delays and detours to get this necessary work done.
“When complete, these improvements will support reliable transit, safer active transportation, protect our bridge and provide safe, dependable water.”
Link Station Construction on College Drive
Construction is expected to begin with a full closure of University Bridge and College Drive between Clarence Avenue and Hospital Drive to private vehicles starting the week of April 6 and lasting eight to 10 weeks. During the closure:
Link station construction will take place over two seasons and be completed in phases to reduce impacts as much as possible. Each stage is expected to take two to three months. Timing may change as work progresses.
Due to the full closure of University Bridge and College Drive between Clarence Avenue and Hospital Drive, people are asked to plan accordingly and consider other routes.
University Bridge Arch Repair
Repairs to Arch D under University Bridge, located over the river near Spadina Crescent, are expected to begin April 16 and take about three months. Work includes concrete repairs, refinishing the driving surface, drain repairs and crack sealing.
Two lanes on the opposite side of the bridge will remain open to maintain emergency access during this phase.
25th Street Water Main Lining
Phase I of water main rehabilitation will take place along 25th Street from 1st Avenue North to Spadina Crescent East, starting the week of May 19. Work is expected to take approximately four months and includes repaving following construction.
Residents are encouraged to plan ahead and allow extra travel time during construction.
“We know that the summer construction season can be frustrating,” says Willems. “By combining these projects into the same construction season, we hope to lessen the impact over the long term and ultimately provide better services to our residents for years to come.”
For updates and project information, visit saskatoon.ca/construction or contact the Customer Care Centre at 306-975-2476.
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Transportation Committee considers First Avenue Link design report
April 1, 2026 - 4:18pm
The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation is being asked to change the approved dedicated centre-running transit lanes on First Avenue from contraflow to operating with adjacent traffic flow. The approval report for the April 7, 2026, meeting considers a parking analysis, an examination of traffic flow and other technical requirements along with a discussion of public engagement to date. The proposed change aligns with the revisions made to the dedicated transit lanes design approved by Council in June of 2025 for the College Drive Link corridor.
“There are a lot of exciting developments for the Link project as we get ever closer to system launch in 2028,” says Dan Willems, Director of Technical Services. “Completing the functional design of the segment along First Avenue is another important milestone in operationalizing Saskatoon’s bus rapid transit system to move residents across the city more effectively, efficiently and economically.”
The adjacent traffic flow design matches driver, cyclist and pedestrian expectations, as well as aligns with the dedicated transit lanes previously approved by City Council for the College Drive Link corridor. A consistent approach to how the dedicated transit lanes will operate will also provide a level of safety and comfort for the bus operators and riders. While travel time for vehicles through the corridor during peak hours is expected to increase slightly, the First Avenue corridor and intersections will provide adequate levels of service for pedestrians and vehicles, and an improved level of service for transit users. The parking study further indicates adequate parking supply will remain. The design has undergone a Road Safety Audit (RSA) and additional safety audits will be completed throughout the design phase and after the corridor is constructed and in operation.
“We are less than two years away from Link rolling out,” says Willems. “While it seems like there is still a lot of heavy lifting to do, the team has been making exceptional progress over the last few years. Everyone is working hard to make the best system possible for Saskatoon while remaining mindful of budgetary restraints and working with stakeholders and the public whenever appropriate.”
An information report will be considered at the same meeting providing an update on the Link project to date. Both reports and the meeting agenda can be found on our website. For more information on the Link rapid transit project, please visit saskatoon.ca/link.