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City crews begin nighttime crosswalk painting blitz
May 29, 2026 - 9:00am
Crosswalks on high-traffic Saskatoon streets will be repainted over the next two weeks. Crews will be working at night between 8 pm and 6 am to avoid peak traffic times and minimize disruption.
Crews will be painting crosswalks Sunday to Wednesday nights starting May 31, 2026. The work is expected to be completed by June 10, 2026.
Please use caution and take care when you encounter painting crews on the road. They’re not blocking your path – they’re making a safer one. Let’s do our part to keep them safe, too, and respect work zones.
To learn more about pavement markings in Saskatoon, visit: https://www.saskatoon.ca/moving-around/driving-roadways/road-maintenanc….
Bus service to SaskTel Centre this weekend
May 29, 2026 - 6:00am
- 6:15 p.m.
- 6:55 p.m.
- 2:45 p.m.
- 3:25 p.m.
Saskatoon Transit will provide direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to SaskTel Centre for the following events:
Saskatoon Mamba vs Winnipeg Sea Bears
Friday, May 29 at 7:30 p.m.
Buses depart at:
Saskatoon Mamba vs Scarborough Shooting Stars
Sunday, May 31 at 4:00 p.m.
Buses depart at:
Post-event drop-off is at the downtown terminal and regular fares apply ($3.00 per trip). Fare can be purchased on your mobile phone using either the TGo or transit app, transfers and passes are also accepted. Typically, buses arrive onsite 30 minutes prior to the end of the event.
Plan your trip to events at SaskTel Centre on Route 333 using the Transit app up to two weeks in advance. Check out the Transit+ feature to help make connections that combine Transit with OnDemand Transit, riide, and Uber. Download the Transit app from the Apple Store or Google Play.
Transit service times for special events at SaskTel Centre and other popular destinations can always be found at SaskatoonTransit.ca/plan-my-trip/popular-destinations. Experience the convenience of using Saskatoon Transit to attend all your favourite events.
Daily Road Report - May 29
May 28, 2026 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
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.
CIRCLE DR E WORK ADJACENT TO ROADWAY AT ATTRIDGE DR
(Water main lining)
Start: May 29, 8:00 a.m. End: May 29, 6:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB LEFT TURN BAY CLOSED AT 25TH ST E
(Storm sewer inspection)
Start: May 29, 9:00 a.m. End: May 29, 1:00 p.m.
ONGOING
CIRCLE DR S WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE S TO CLARENCE AVE S
(Overnight paving)
Start: May 28, 7:00 p.m. End: May 29, 6:00 a.m.
HEROLD RD ROAD CLOSED FROM SLIMMON RD TO TAYLOR ST E
(Paving)
Start: May 28, 7:00 a.m. End: May 29, 4:00 p.m.
71ST ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM BURRON AVE TO ARONEC AVE
(Marquis Industrial Servicing)
Start: May 22, 9:00 a.m. End: May 29, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB CLOSED, NB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM MAIN ST TO 9TH ST E
(Construction)
Two-way traffic set in NB lanes.
Start: May 28, 7:00 a.m. End: May 31, 5:00 p.m.
ACADIA DR NB & SB CLOSED, WB CURB LANE CLOSED. FROM TAYLOR ST E TO AVONDALE RD
(Water main work)
Start: March 23, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE M S
(Traffic calming)
Start: May 27, 7:00 a.m. End: June 5, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE O S
(Traffic calming)
Start: May 27, 7:00 a.m. End: June 5, 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.
KENSINGTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM ELLS CRES TO ELLS CRES
(Homeland Trenching)
Start: May 27, 8:00 a.m. End: June 10, 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.
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.
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.
WANUSKEWIN RD NB CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR W TO 72ND ST E
(Construction)
Two-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.
Prairie Butterfly House and Kinsmen Express II open for season June 1
May 28, 2026 - 10:00am
The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo (Zoo) is ready for summer with the Prairie Butterfly House and Kinsmen Express II set to open on Monday, June 1.
The Prairie Butterfly House will be open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. starting Monday, June 1, and access is free with Zoo admission.
Butterflies fly freely around the Prairie Butterfly House allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in nature and experience the beauty and tranquility that the space offers. The Zoo reminds guests to maintain a safe space for the butterflies by not handling or removing butterflies or plants from the habitat.
The Kinsmen Express II trackless train is also resuming operations offering guided train tours of the Zoo beginning June 1. The train is free to ride with your Zoo admission and is equipped with a ramp and wheelchair accessible car. Train tours will be available daily from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. until September 7. Visit saskatoon.ca/zootrain for more information.
The Zoo is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and the Forestry Farm Park gates are open from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The public is reminded that the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo is a pet-free park.
Visit saskatoon.ca/zoo to learn more about the benefits of a Zoo Season Pass and to plan your next visit.
Daily Road Report - May 28
May 27, 2026 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
BROADWAY AVE SB CLOSED, NB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM MAIN ST TO 9TH ST E
(Construction)
Two-way traffic set in NB lanes.
Start: May 28, 7:00 a.m. End: May 31, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM AVE E N TO AVE F N
(Streetlight Cable Fault)
Start: May 28, 9:00 a.m. End: May 28, 12:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB CENTER LANE CLOSED FROM 21ST ST W TO 21ST ST W
(Sewer inspections)
Start: May 28, 9:00 a.m. End: May 28, 1:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S NB CLOSED FROM EAST DRIVE TO LOUISE ST
(Tree maintenance)
Start: May 28, 9:00 a.m. End: May 28, 3:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE N SB CLOSED AT 14TH ST E
(BRT traffic signals)
Start: May 28, 10:00 a.m. End: May 28, 12:00 p.m.
JUNOR AVE SB CURB & MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM MCCLOCKLIN RD TO 37TH ST W
(Primary Water Main Valve Rehab)
all SB traffic sharing left turn bay
Start: May 28, 10:00 a.m. End: May 28, 2:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR WB RIGHT TURN BAY CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO HEAL AVE
(Repair Catch Basin )
Start: May 28, 11:00 a.m. End: May 28, 2:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB CENTER LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Sewer inspections)
Start: May 28, 12:00 p.m. End: May 28, 4:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR S WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE S TO CLARENCE AVE S
(Overnight paving)
Start: May 28, 7:00 p.m. End: May 29, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
CIRCLE DR S WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM HIGHWAY 11 TO MIDDLETON CRES
(Overnight road resurfacing)
Start: May 27, 7:00 p.m. End: May 28, 6:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB ROAD CLOSED FROM 27TH ST W TO 31ST ST W
(Sewer work)
Two-way will be maintained in the NB lanes. Intersection at 29th St will remain open.
Start: May 26, 9:00 a.m. End: May 28, 5:00 p.m.
71ST ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM BURRON AVE TO ARONEC AVE
(Marquis Industrial Servicing)
Start: May 22, 9:00 a.m. End: May 29, 5:00 p.m.
ACADIA DR NB & SB CLOSED, WB CURB LANE 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.
20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE O S
(Traffic calming)
Start: May 27, 7:00 a.m. End: June 5, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE M S
(Traffic calming)
Start: May 27, 7:00 a.m. End: June 5, 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.
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.
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.
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.
WANUSKEWIN RD NB CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR W TO 72ND ST E
(Construction)
Two-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.