News Releases

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

NEW

AVE W N ROAD CLOSED FROM 29TH ST W TO RUSHOLME RD
(Tree maintenance)
Start: February 18, 8:00 a.m. End: February 18, 5:00 p.m.

25TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Sewer inspections)
Start: February 18, 9:00 a.m. End: February 18, 1:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED AT 5TH ST E 
(Underground maintenance)
Start: February 18, 9:00 a.m. End: February 18, 3:00 p.m.


ONGOING

33RD ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT KENSINGTON BLVD
(Construction)
Start: February 17, 8:00 a.m. End: February 19, 5:00 p.m.

NEAULT RD NB RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED AT KENSINGTON GATE W
(Construction)
Start: February 17, 8:00 a.m. End: February 19, 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.

Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a snowfall warning for Saskatoon, forecasting an accumulation of 15 to 25 centimetres of snow falling this afternoon and overnight. This amount of snow can quickly create challenging driving conditions, including slippery sections on high-traffic routes.

City crews will be on the streets during the storm. Sanding trucks will manage icy sections while plows and graders will clear snow as it accumulates on priority routes.

Drivers are asked to watch for blue and amber flashing lights on road maintenance equipment and give operators the room they need to work safely.

Once a Snow Event is declared – following a more than 5 cm snowfall - residents can follow progress through the Priority Street Snow Grading Map. More information, including the City’s winter road maintenance service level, is available at saskatoon.ca/snow.

Saskatoon Transit will monitor and adjust service as needed; however, service can be delayed or interrupted by collisions, blown-in streets and bus stops that are not accessible due to snowfall and drifts. Stay informed: check Saskatoon Transit service alerts for detours or temporary bus stop closures and view real-time bus locations on third-party apps like Transit and Google Transit on desktop. Pin the routes you use often and receive service alert push notifications.

Lorne Avenue between 4th and 6th Street will be closed on Wednesday, February 18th, starting at 9:00 a.m. for tree trimming. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the area. This project is expected to take six hours 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. 

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

NEW

33RD ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT KENSINGTON BLVD
(Construction)
Start: February 17, 8:00 a.m. End: February 19, 5:00 p.m.

NEAULT RD NB RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED AT KENSINGTON GATE W
(Construction)
Start: February 17, 8:00 a.m. End: February 19, 5:00 p.m.

RUSSELL RD NB LANES CLOSED FROM LENORE DR TO NORDSTRUM RD
(Pole replacement)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: February 17, 9:00 a.m. End: February 17, 3:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST W INTERSECTION CLOSED AT COY AVE
(Construction)
Start: February 17, 9:00 a.m. End: February 17, 3:00 p.m.

ADELAIDE ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE S TO MCEOWN AVE
(Sewer inspections)
The closure will be set daily between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Start: February 17, 9:00 a.m. End: February 19, 5:00 p.m.

71ST ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM BRODSKY AVE TO WANUSKEWIN RD
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: February 17, 10:00 a.m. End: February 17, 1:00 p.m.

CLARENCE AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM 14TH ST E TO 15TH ST E
(Pole replacement)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: February 17, 12:00 p.m. End: February 17, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

No projects are ongoing at this time.

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.

The Saskatoon Fire Department would like to remind residents and visitors of safe practices for purchasing, enjoying and disposing of fireworks. While celebrating the Chinese New Year and the arrival of the Year of the Horse, low-hazard fireworks are permitted on private property from dusk on Chinese New Year's Eve, Monday, February 16, until 12:15 a.m. on Chinese New Year's Day, Tuesday, February 17.

Low-hazard fireworks are designed for public recreational use. These fireworks travel less than 50m (160ft) high and include items such as roman candles, sparklers, fountains, wheels, volcanoes, mines and snakes.

High-hazard fireworks are designed for professionals and can only be purchased by persons holding a valid Fireworks Supervisor – Level I or Level II card issued by Natural Resources Canada.

Residents and spectators are reminded of the risks and obligations associated with fireworks:

• Carefully read and follow the manufacturer instructions.
• Exercise increased caution when handling and discharging any type of firework.
• Choose your location wisely. Fireworks can only be discharged on private property.
• Familiarize yourself with the space requirements for the type of firework being discharged. Requirements vary depending on the firework type.
• Ensure your location is free of overhead obstructions, is clear side-to-side and is a safe distance from combustible materials.
• Ensure that it is not windy and that all spectators are safely located to observe the display.
• Be sure to properly stabilize the firework according to manufacturer direction.
• Other than sparklers, never light or hold a lit firework in your hand.
• Always light the fuse at its tip.
• Never try to relight or fix the fuse on fireworks that did not go off.
• Have a supply of water available and use it to extinguish debris or smouldering embers before they cause injuries, property damage and/or fires.
• Keep in mind that you are solely responsible for any debris that may land on spectators or another’s property.

For more information about fireworks safety, please visit saskatoon.ca/fireworks.