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Adjusted civic services and holiday hours on Thanksgiving Day, Monday, October 12
October 7, 2026 - 3:51pm
Residents are encouraged to plan ahead, the City of Saskatoon will have several adjusted civic services, and holiday hours of operation, on Thanksgiving Day, Monday, October 12.
Find out what's open or closed and information on transit schedules, waste collection, parking requirements, Leisure Centres, that last round of fall golf and more, here
The City wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable long weekend.
Daily Road Report - October 8
October 7, 2026 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
1ST AVE N SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 26TH ST E
(Sewer work)
Start: October 8, 7:00 a.m. End: October 8, 3:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E WB DRIVING LANES & EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM HERITAGE WAY TO MCKERCHER DR
(Water main work)
Start: October 8, 7:00 a.m. End: October 8, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE S NB & SB TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS FROM 5TH ST E TO 4TH ST E
(Sewer work)
Start: October 8, 7:00 a.m. End: October 8, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE F N TO AVE G N
(Road resurfacing)
Start: October 8, 7:00 a.m. End: October 8, 6:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E NB FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(SARScene Conference (Special Event))
Start: October 8, 7:00 a.m. End: October 8, 7:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE S NB & EB & WB CLOSED AT 14TH ST E
(Manhole repair)
Two-way traffic maintained in SB lanes
Start: October 8, 9:00 a.m. End: October 8, 12:00 p.m.
VIC BLVD EB RAMP CLOSED TO NB HIGHWAY 11
(Road work)
Start: October 8, 9:00 a.m. End: October 8, 3:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO KINGSMERE BLVD
(Landscaping)
Start: October 8, 9:00 a.m. End: October 8, 3:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT MCKERCHER DR
(SL&P work)
Start: October 8, 9:00 a.m. End: October 8, 3:00 p.m.
ACADIA DR SB & EB PARKING LANES CLOSED AT HAIGHT CRES
(Light pole maintenance)
Start: October 8, 10:00 a.m. End: October 8, 5:00 p.m.
EVERGREEN BLVD CLOSED FROM KLOPPENBURG CRES TO KLOPPENBURG LINK
(Sewer maintenance)
Start: October 8, 11:00 a.m. End: October 8, 2:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S SB/WB FROM ARLINGTON AVE TO WILSON CRES
(Link Station Construction)
Start: October 8, 1:00 p.m. End: October 9, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT COLLEGE DR
(Overnight road weather system installation)
Start: October 8, 7:00 p.m. End: October 9, 5:00 a.m.
22ND ST W EB MEDIAN, CENTRE & LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED FROM AVE X S TO AVE W S
(Overnight sewer work)
Start: October 8, 7:00 p.m. End: October 9, 6:00 a.m.
MCKERCHER DR NB CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO HERITAGE CRES
(Overnight sewer work)
Start: October 8, 9:00 p.m. End: October 9, 5:00 a.m.
ONGOING
BROADWAY AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT SASKATCHEWAN CRES E
(Overnight road weather system installation)
Start: October 7, 7:00 p.m. End: October 8, 5:00 a.m.
PRESTON AVE S NB/SB AT WILSON CRES
(Link Station Construction)
Start: September 29, 11:00 a.m. End: October 8, 12:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E SB CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Traffic calming)
Start: October 5, 7:00 a.m. End: October 9, 4:00 p.m.
WANUSKEWIN RD NB CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR W TO 72ND ST E
(Construction)
Two-way traffic maintained in NB lanes
Start: May 11, 9:00 a.m. End: October 9, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE N NB/SB FROM 14TH ST E TO FIELD HOUSE RD
(Link Station Construction)
Start: September 11, 12:00 p.m. End: October 9, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE N CLOSED FROM 26TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: September 21, 7:00 a.m. End: October 9, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE N TO 1ST AVE N
(Water main work)
Start: September 1, 7:00 a.m. End: October 15, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 4TH AVE N
(Water main work)
Start: September 21, 7:00 a.m. End: October 16, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 6TH AVE N
(Water main work)
25th St WB curb lane will remain open
Start: October 5, 7:00 a.m. End: October 18, 5:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E CLOSED FROM VICTORIA AVE TO EASTLAKE AVE
(Manhole repairs)
Start: October 5, 7:00 a.m. End: October 18, 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 19, 5:00 p.m.
FEDORUK DR EB LANES CLOSED AT CENTRAL AVE
(Road work)
Start: August 17, 9:00 a.m. End: October 19, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E SOUTH PART OF INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 3RD AVE N
(Water main work)
25th St WB curb lane traffic maintained
Start: October 6, 7:00 a.m. End: October 19, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB SPEED REDUCTION FROM HIGHWAY 11 TO HIGHWAY 16
(Slope repair)
Start: October 5, 7:00 a.m. End: October 19, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 1ST AVE N
(Road paving)
Start: October 5, 7:00 a.m. End: October 21, 5:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO ST GEORGE AVE
(Water main construction)
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: October 23, 4:00 p.m.
VICTORIA AVE INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 1ST ST E
(Construction)
Start: October 1, 7:00 a.m. End: October 29, 4:00 p.m.
VICTORIA AVE SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 2ND ST E TO TAYLOR ST E
(Water main work)
Start: September 18, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR WB TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS FROM CLARENCE AVE TO CUMBERLAND AVENUE
(Link Construction)
Two-way traffic with one lane in each direction to be maintained in the EB lanes. Wiggins Ave open for WB to NB and SB to WB right turns only. University Dr NB between Elliot St and College Dr is closed.
Start: September 4, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 7:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT LANSDOWNE AVE
(Water main work)
Start: September 9, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 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.
33RD ST W EB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM AVE C S TO AVE B S
(Water main work)
Start: October 6, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 4TH ST E TO 6TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: October 7, 7:00 a.m. End: November 7, 5:00 p.m.
12TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT DUFFERIN AVE
(Water main construction)
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: November 17, 4:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB PARKING LANE & SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM MAIN ST TO 9TH ST E
(Building construction)
Start: August 31, 8:00 a.m. End: November 30, 4:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO COLLEGE DR
(Sewer maintenance)
Start: September 28, 10:00 a.m. End: December 1, 6:00 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.
Adjusted civic services and holiday hours on Thanksgiving Day, Monday, October 12
October 7, 2026 - 10:50am
- Fixed-route transit will operate holiday service hours on Monday, October 12, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (normal fares apply).
- For real-time bus locations, service alerts, and trip planning, use the Transit app
- Visit saskatoontransit.ca
- OnDemand service will not be available on Monday, October 12
- Access Transit will operate holiday service hours on Monday, October 12, from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Trips must be booked in advance as per normal procedures
- Customers are reminded that subscriptions do not apply on Statutory Holidays
- Transit Customer Service Centre will be closed for walk-in customers on Monday, October 12, but phone lines (306.975.3100) will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Parking payment will not be required on Monday, October 12.
- Motorists are reminded that all parking requirements remain in effect, including parking time limits.
- Vehicles will not be released to the public on Monday, October 12.
- Open for regular business on Saturday, October 10 from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Information on Vehicle Seizures
- The Material Recovery Centre and Landfill are open on Monday, October 12 from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
- Cash transactions are accepted, although Credit and Debit are recommended.
- More information at saskatoon.ca/mrc.
- The cemetery office is closed on Monday, October 12.
- Cemetery grounds are open to the public from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily as usual.
- Zoo – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Forestry Farm Park - 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Cosmo Civic Centre - Closed
- Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre - Closed for facility upgrade. Learn more at saskatoon.ca/harrybailey.
- Lakewood Civic Centre – 12 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Lawson Civic Centre – 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Saskatoon Field House – 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Shaw Centre – 12 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Terry Fox Track - Closed
- Last day of operation for Holiday Park Executive 9, Monday, October 12
- Holiday Park and Silverwood driving ranges are open regular hours of operation – 8:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. (last bucket sold at 5:30 p.m.)
- Parent & Tot Skating at ACT & Cosmo Arenas – 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Residents are encouraged to plan ahead, there will be several adjusted civic services and hours of operation on Thanksgiving Day, Monday, October 12.
The City wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable long weekend.
CITY HALL
City Hall will be closed on Monday, October 12, and will reopen on Tuesday, October 13, at 8 a.m.
REMAI MODERN
Remai Modern will be closed on Monday, October 12.
SASKATOON PUBLIC LIBRARY
All Saskatoon Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, October 12.
SASKATOON TRANSIT
PAY PARKING
MUNICIPAL IMPOUND LOT
WASTE COLLECTIONS
Garbage, Recycling and Organics have collections as scheduled.
Check your Collection Calendar here.
MATERIAL RECOVERY CENTRE & LANDFILL
COMPOST DEPOT
The Compost Depot is open on Monday, October 12 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
WOODLAWN CEMETERY
SASKATOON FORESTRY FARM PARK & ZOO
Regular Hours of Operation
LEISURE CENTRES
Search for drop-in program information including fitness and weight room hours, public swim sessions and fitness programs on Leisure Online at dropinschedule.saskatoon.ca.
GOLF COURSES
Holiday Park, Wildwood and Silverwood golf courses are open regular hours operation – tee times begin at 8 a.m.
INDOOR RINKS
Regular hours of operation.
NOTIFYNOW
Residents are encouraged to sign-up for notifynow to receive timely and targeted public safety messages. Notifynow is a free service. Tell us how to best reach you on your preferred communication device. Visit saskatoon.ca/notifynow for more information.
YXE SERVICE ALERTS
For information and updates on service disruptions such as power or water check saskatoon.ca/servicealerts or follow @yxeservicealert on Twitter.
Vic Boulevard ramp closed Thursday
October 7, 2026 - 9:00am
Vic Boulevard eastbound ramp to northbound Highway 11 will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, 2026, for road work. Detour signs will be in place to guide motorists around the area. The City thanks everyone in advance for their patience.
This work is 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.
Subscribe to the Daily Road Report for a full list of construction projects on priority roads by visiting saskatoon.ca/news-releases.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Daily Road Report - October 7
October 6, 2026 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
1ST AVE S SB CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Road work)
Two-way traffic maintained in NB lanes
Start: October 7, 6:00 a.m. End: October 7, 10:00 a.m.
BROADWAY AVE NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 4TH ST E TO 6TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: October 7, 7:00 a.m. End: November 7, 5:00 p.m.
45TH ST W WB CLOSED AT THAYER AVE
(Manhole repairs)
Two-way traffic maintained in EB lanes
Start: October 7, 9:00 a.m. End: October 7, 12:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM LUTHER PL TO MCKERCHER DR
(Landscaping)
Start: October 7, 9:00 a.m. End: October 7, 1:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR S EB TURN LANE CLOSED AT LORNE AVE
(Streetlight maintenance)
Start: October 7, 9:00 a.m. End: October 7, 3:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB & WB LANE RESTRICTIONS/ROLLING CLOSURES AT EMERSON AVE
(Underground maintenance)
Start: October 7, 9:00 a.m. End: October 7, 3:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM ACADIA DR TO MOSS AVE
(Landscaping)
Start: October 7, 10:00 a.m. End: October 7, 1:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT SASKATCHEWAN CRES E
(Overnight road weather system installation)
Start: October 7, 7:00 p.m. End: October 8, 5:00 a.m.
ONGOING
22ND ST W EB TURN BAY CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR W
(Overnight road weather system installation)
Start: October 6, 7:00 p.m. End: October 7, 5:00 a.m.
ADILMAN DR WB CLOSED FROM SPENCER CRES TO MARCOTTE CRES
(Traffic calming)
Start: September 29, 7:00 a.m. End: October 7, 4:00 p.m.
33RD ST W WB CURB/PARKING LANE CLOSED AT AVE B N
(Water main work)
Start: September 29, 8:00 a.m. End: October 7, 4:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E RAMP CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO 24TH ST E
(Sidewalk replacement)
Start: September 29, 7:00 a.m. End: October 7, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S NB/SB AT WILSON CRES
(Link Station Construction)
Start: September 29, 11:00 a.m. End: October 8, 12:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E SB CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Traffic calming)
Start: October 5, 7:00 a.m. End: October 9, 4:00 p.m.
4TH AVE N CLOSED FROM 26TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: September 21, 7:00 a.m. End: October 9, 5:00 p.m.
WANUSKEWIN RD NB CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR W TO 72ND ST E
(Construction)
Two-way traffic maintained in NB lanes
Start: May 11, 9:00 a.m. End: October 9, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE N NB/SB FROM 14TH ST E TO FIELD HOUSE RD
(Link Station Construction)
Start: September 11, 12:00 p.m. End: October 9, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE N TO 1ST AVE N
(Water main work)
Start: September 1, 7:00 a.m. End: October 15, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 4TH AVE N
(Water main work)
Start: September 21, 7:00 a.m. End: October 16, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 6TH AVE N
(Water main work)
25th St WB curb lane will remain open
Start: October 5, 7:00 a.m. End: October 18, 5:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E CLOSED FROM VICTORIA AVE TO EASTLAKE AVE
(Manhole repairs)
Start: October 5, 7:00 a.m. End: October 18, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E SOUTH PART OF INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 3RD AVE N
(Water main work)
25th St WB curb lane traffic maintained
Start: October 6, 7:00 a.m. End: October 19, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE N TO 3RD AVE N
(Water main work)
Start: October 6, 9:00 a.m. End: October 19, 1:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB SPEED REDUCTION FROM HIGHWAY 11 TO HIGHWAY 16
(Slope repair)
Start: October 5, 7:00 a.m. End: October 19, 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 19, 5:00 p.m.
FEDORUK DR EB LANES CLOSED AT CENTRAL AVE
(Road work)
Start: August 17, 9:00 a.m. End: October 19, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 1ST AVE N
(Road paving)
Start: October 5, 7:00 a.m. End: October 21, 5:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO ST GEORGE AVE
(Water main construction)
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: October 23, 4:00 p.m.
VICTORIA AVE INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 1ST ST E
(Construction)
Start: October 1, 7:00 a.m. End: October 29, 4:00 p.m.
VICTORIA AVE SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 2ND ST E TO TAYLOR ST E
(Water main work)
Start: September 18, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR WB TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS FROM CLARENCE AVE TO CUMBERLAND AVENUE
(Link Construction)
Two-way traffic with one lane in each direction to be maintained in the EB lanes. Wiggins Ave open for WB to NB and SB to WB right turns only. University Dr NB between Elliot St and College Dr is closed.
Start: September 4, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 7:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT LANSDOWNE AVE
(Water main work)
Start: September 9, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 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.
33RD ST W EB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM AVE C S TO AVE B S
(Water main work)
Start: October 6, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.
12TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT DUFFERIN AVE
(Water main construction)
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: November 17, 4:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO COLLEGE DR
(Sewer maintenance)
Start: September 28, 10:00 a.m. End: December 1, 6:00 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.