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Daily Road Report - August 20

August 19, 2026 - 3:00pm

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August 19, 2026 - 3:00 pm

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

NEW

CIRCLE DR E EB CURB & CENTRE LANES & WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM AT VENTURE CRES
(Construction)
Start: August 20, 5:00 a.m. End: August 20, 7:00 a.m.

JASPER AVE S INTERSECTION CLOSED AT EDSON ST
(SaskEnergy)
Start: August 20, 7:00 a.m. End: August 21, 5:00 p.m.

MCCORMACK RD WB/NB/EB SIDEWALK & PARKING LANES CLOSED FROM PARR PL TO BLACKLEY PL
(Road work)
Start: August 20, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 5:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE CLOSED FROM 2ND ST E TO 4TH ST E
(Water main project)
Start: August 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE S NB & SB CLOSED FROM BUTE ST TO CASCADE ST
(Sewer work)
Start: August 20, 8:00 a.m. End: August 21, 12:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM ARLINGTON AVE TO CIRCLE DR E
(Sewer work)
Start: August 20, 9:00 a.m. End: August 20, 12:00 p.m.

20TH ST W EB CLOSED FROM AVE C S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Road patching)
Start: August 20, 9:00 a.m. End: August 20, 3:00 p.m.

LENORE DR WB ROAD CLOSED FROM RUSSELL RD TO WANUSKEWIN RD
(Road work)
Two-way traffic in EB lanes.
Start: August 20, 9:00 a.m. End: August 20, 3:00 p.m.

25TH ST E ALL DIRECTIONS CLOSED AT 4TH AVE N
(Water main work)
Start: August 20, 9:00 a.m. End: August 21, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 39TH ST E TO CIRCLE DR E
(Road paving)
Start: August 20, 8:00 p.m. End: August 21, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

MCCORMACK RD WB PARKING LANE & SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM SMITH RD TO PARR PL
(Road work)
Start: August 4, 7:00 a.m. End: August 20, 4:30 p.m.

STENSRUD RD NB & SB DRIVING LANES CLOSED AT ADDISON RD
(Traffic calming)
Start: August 18, 7:00 a.m. End: August 21, 4:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB CLOSED FROM 35TH ST W TO 36TH ST W
(Sewer work)
Two-way traffic in SB lanes
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: August 21, 5:00 p.m.

AVE H N NB & SB PARKING LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 23RD ST W
(Road paving)
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: August 21, 5:00 p.m.

KENSINGTON BLVD CLOSED AT ELLS CRES
(Sewer work)
Start: July 7, 8:00 a.m. End: August 21, 5:00 p.m.

KENDERDINE RD CLOSED FROM STODOLA CRT TO BUDZ CRES
(Traffic calming)
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.

LORNE AVE NB CLOSED FROM HILLIARD ST E TO ISABELLA ST E
(Water main work)
Start: July 22, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 6:00 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: September 14, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST W WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM AVE D N TO AVE E N
(Water main work)
Start: August 4, 7:00 a.m. End: August 26, 4:00 p.m.

KENDERDINE RD SB CLOSED FROM 115TH ST E TO BENTHAM CRES
(Road work)
Two-way traffic in NB lanes
Start: August 13, 7:00 a.m. End: August 27, 5:00 p.m.

25TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO 3RD AVE N
(Water main work)
Start: August 4, 8:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.

25TH ST E EB/WB FROM 2ND AVE N TO 3RD AVE N
(Water main work)
Start: July 27, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 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: August 28, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB/WB FROM HOSPITAL DR TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Link College Dr Construction)
Two-way traffic in the EB lanes
Start: July 9, 7:00 a.m. End: September 1, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR ALL DIRECTIONS FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO HOSPITAL DR
(Link College Dr Construction)
Start: April 21, 7:00 a.m. End: TBA

COLLEGE DR EB/WB UNIVERSITY BRIDGE
(Link College Dr Construction)
Start: July 20, 7:00 a.m. End: TBA

PRESTON AVE N NB FROM 14TH ST E TO FIELD HOUSE RD
(Link Station Construction)
Start: August 4, 7:00 a.m. End: September 4, 5:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE N EB FROM PRESTON AVE N TO ATTRIDGE DR
(Link Station Construction)
Start: August 4, 7:00 a.m. End: September 4, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE D S
(Road work)
Start: August 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 6, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W WB PARKING & CURB LANES CLOSED AT AVE D S
(Water main upgrades & streetscaping)
Start: July 23, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 5:00 p.m.

VICTORIA AVE NB CLOSED FROM 2ND ST E TO 4TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: August 4, 7:00 a.m. End: September 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: September 21, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W WB PARKING & CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE B S
(Streetscaping)
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 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.

CENTRAL AVE NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM SOMERS RD TO FEDORUK DR
(Road work)
Start: August 17, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 5:00 p.m.

FEDORUK DR EB LANE CLOSED AT CENTRAL AVE
(Road work)
Start: August 17, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 5:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO PORTAGE AVE
(Sewer work)
Start: August 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 4, 6:00 p.m.

WANUSKEWIN RD NB LANES CLOSED FROM ARTHUR ROSE AVE TO MARQUIS DR E
(Construction)
Two-way traffic in SB lanes
Start: July 20, 7:00 a.m. End: October 20, 6:00 p.m.

WANUSKEWIN RD CLOSED AT 72ND ST E
(Pipeline work)
Start: July 27, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.

71ST ST E ALL DIRECTIONS FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO WAKOOMA ST
(Median upgrade)
Start: August 7, 10:00 a.m. End: October 31, 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.

Intersection of 4th Avenue and 25th Street closed beginning Thursday August 20

August 19, 2026 - 2:00pm

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August 19, 2026 - 2:00 pm

The intersection of 4th Avenue and 25th Street will be fully closed beginning Thursday, August 20 at 9:00 a.m. as work continues on the 25th Street water main lining project.

The intersection is expected to reopen beginning Saturday morning at 7:00 a.m., weather permitting and subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead, follow posted detours and use caution when travelling near construction zones. For current road restrictions and construction updates, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

Update: Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo details Koda the grizzly bear’s medical condition

August 19, 2026 - 1:00pm

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August 19, 2026 - 1:00 pm

Before Koda’s passing, the Zoo’s animal care and veterinary teams observed changes that raised concern about a possible spinal injury. A post-mortem examination has now confirmed that Koda had a large tumour pressing on his upper spine.

Koda received daily visual health checks from his animal care team and was monitored regularly by veterinary professionals. His last full veterinary examination under anesthesia was completed in June 2024. At that time, there were no clinical signs of the tumour or a condition affecting his spine.

Full examinations for the Zoo’s grizzly bears are typically completed every two to three years, unless an animal’s health or behaviour indicates that an earlier examination is needed. Due to the tumour’s location, it would have required advanced diagnostic imaging, such as a CT scan, to be detected.

When changes in Koda’s condition were observed, animal care and veterinary staff responded promptly and closely assessed his comfort and quality of life. The tumour’s size and location meant it was not surgically treatable. While this finding is difficult, it provides further context for Koda’s recent decline in health and confirms that the difficult decision to humanely euthanize him was made with his comfort and quality of life as the priority.

The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo is grateful to the animal care and veterinary professionals who provided Koda with knowledgeable, dedicated and compassionate care throughout his life.

To learn more about Koda’s life, legacy and the original announcement from the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo, read the original news release: Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo mourns the loss of Koda the grizzly bear

Daily Road Report - August 19

August 18, 2026 - 3:00pm

TC26-12298

August 18, 2026 - 3:00 pm

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

NEW

TAYLOR ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM HANOVER AVE TO LANSDOWNE AVE
(SaskEnergy)
Two-way traffic in WB lanes
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: August 19, 7:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB LANES CLOSED FROM 35TH ST W TO 36TH ST W
(Water main maintenance)
Two-way traffic in SB lanes
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: August 21, 5:00 p.m.

AVE H N NB & SB PARKING LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 23RD ST W
(Road work)
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: August 21, 5:00 p.m.

KENDERDINE RD CLOSED FROM STODOLA CRT TO BUDZ CRES
(Traffic calming)
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.

LAURIER DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM CONFEDERATION DR TO CIRCLE DR W
(Manhole maintenance)
Two-way traffic in WB lanes
Start: August 19, 9:00 a.m. End: August 19, 12:00 p.m.

EVERGREEN BLVD EB LANES CLOSED FROM MAHABIR CRES TO SALLOUM CRES
(Road work)
Start: August 19, 9:00 a.m. End: August 19, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

MCCORMACK RD WB PARKING LANE & SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM SMITH RD TO PARR PL
(Road work)
Start: August 4, 7:00 a.m. End: August 20, 4:30 p.m.

KENSINGTON BLVD CLOSED AT ELLS CRES
(Sewer work)
Start: July 7, 8:00 a.m. End: August 21, 5:00 p.m.

LORNE AVE NB CLOSED FROM HILLIARD ST E TO ISABELLA ST E
(Water main work)
Start: July 22, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 6:00 p.m.

33RD ST W WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM AVE D N TO AVE E N
(Water main work)
Start: August 4, 7:00 a.m. End: August 26, 4:00 p.m.

KENDERDINE RD SB CLOSED FROM 115TH ST E TO BENTHAM CRES
(Road work)
Two-way traffic in NB lanes
Start: August 13, 7:00 a.m. End: August 27, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST W EB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT AVE E N
(Water main project)
Start: August 18, 8:00 a.m. End: September 8, 5:00 p.m.