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Melville Street reopens between Lorne and Portage Avenues
November 6, 2026 - 10:00am
Melville Street has reopened following the completion of sanitary sewer trunk upgrades near Jasper Avenue.
The work was part of ongoing infrastructure improvements in the area, and the new sanitary sewer trunks will increase capacity to accommodate future development nearby.
The City thanks residents and local businesses for their patience throughout the work.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
20th Street intersection closed at Avenue I on Sunday, November 8
November 6, 2026 - 6:00am
The intersection at 20th Street and Avenue I will be closed on Sunday, November 8 starting at 8:00 a.m. for valve repairs. This project is expected to one day 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.
Lorne Avenue and Ash Street intersection closed on Friday
November 5, 2026 - 4:00pm
The intersection at Lorne Avenue and Ash Street will be closed on Friday, November 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for catch basin repairs. This project is expected to take one day 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.
Daily Road Report - November 6
November 5, 2026 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
TAYLOR ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM LANSDOWNE AVE TO BROADWAY AVE
(Storm sewer lining)
Start: November 6, 7:00 a.m. End: November 17, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR S TO WILSON CRES
(Catch basin and manhole work)
Start: November 6, 9:00 a.m. End: November 6, 12:00 p.m.
HIGHWAY 16 EB & WB SPEED REDUCTION AT BOYCHUK DR
(Minor bridge maintenance)
Start: November 6, 9:00 a.m. End: November 6, 3:00 p.m.
LORNE AVE INTERSECTION CLOSED AT ASH ST E
(Catch basin repair)
Start: November 6, 9:00 a.m. End: November 6, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM PERIMETER RD TO EAST RD
(Catch basin repairs)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: November 6, 11:00 a.m. End: November 6, 2:00 p.m.
25TH STREET E RESTRICTIONS
25TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 3RD AVE N
(Unplanned valve installation)
Start: November 3, 12:00 p.m. End: November 10, 12:00 p.m.
25TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 4TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(Water main work)
Start: July 30, 7:00 a.m. End: November 7, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE N TO 1ST AVE N
(SL&P work)
Start: October 19, 9:00 a.m. End: November 11, 4:00 p.m.
3RD AVE N SOUTH PART OF INTERSECTION CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Local Traffic Only)
Start: November 3, 12:00 p.m. End: November 10, 12:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N NB CURB & MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Road work)
Start: October 27, 7:00 a.m. End: November 13, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE N NB & EB CURB LANES CLOSED AT 25TH ST E
(Road work)
Start: October 27, 7:00 a.m. End: November 13, 5:00 p.m.
ONGOING
WANUSKEWIN RD NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 71ST ST E TO 72ND ST E
(Construction)
Start: November 4, 7:00 a.m. End: November 6, 7:00 a.m.
33RD ST W EB LANES CLOSED AT AVE B N
(Water main work)
Start: October 9, 8:00 a.m. End: November 6, 5:00 p.m.
VICTORIA AVE INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 1ST ST E
(Construction)
Start: October 1, 7:00 a.m. End: November 7, 4:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM SOMERS RD TO FEDORUK DR
(Construction)
Start: August 17, 9:00 a.m. End: November 7, 5:00 p.m.
FEDORUK DR EB LANES CLOSED AT CENTRAL AVE
(Construction)
Start: August 17, 9:00 a.m. End: November 7, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB CURB & MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT LANSDOWNE AVE
(Construction)
Start: October 21, 7:00 a.m. End: November 7, 5:00 p.m.
AVE P S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 19TH ST W TO 17TH ST W
(Construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: November 5, 7:00 a.m. End: November 7, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO PORTAGE AVE
(Road work)
Start: August 13, 7:00 a.m. End: November 7, 6:00 p.m.
WANUSKEWIN RD SPEED REDUCTION AT 72ND ST E
(Construction)
Start: November 1, 5:00 p.m. End: November 8, 5:00 p.m.
FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD WB LANES CLOSED AT ORBAN WAY
(Road work)
Start: October 19, 7:00 a.m. End: November 9, 6:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT LORNE AVE
(Storm sewer lining)
Start: October 27, 10:00 a.m. End: November 10, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT LANSDOWNE AVE
(Construction)
Start: October 21, 7:00 a.m. End: November 10, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE B N
(Water main work)
Start: October 22, 8:00 a.m. End: November 13, 5:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM VICTORIA AVE TO EASTLAKE AVE
(Manhole installation)
Start: October 5, 7:00 a.m. End: November 13, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM BRIGHTON COMMON TO BRIGHTON GATE
(Environmental work)
Start: November 3, 9:00 a.m. End: November 17, 5:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM ELLIOTT ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Link Construction)
Start: October 26, 8:00 a.m. End: November 20, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO COLLEGE DR
(Construction)
Start: September 28, 10:00 a.m. End: December 1, 6:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DRIVE & 51ST STREET/AVENUE C OVERPASS – IDYLWYLD DRIVE N SB CURB LANE CLOSED & 51ST STREET EAST WB RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED – AVENUE C EXIT RAMP REMAINS OPEN
(Overpass repairs)
Start: November 2, 9:00 a.m. End: December 15, 5:00 p.m.
MAIN ST EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM EASTLAKE AVE TO BROADWAY AVE
(Construction)
Start: August 18, 7:00 a.m. End: June 21, 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.
Celebrating Diwali with fireworks
November 5, 2026 - 1:00pm
- 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.
As residents and visitors celebrate Diwali, the Saskatoon Fire Department is reminding the public to follow safe practices when purchasing, using and disposing of fireworks. To mark the festival, low-hazard fireworks are permitted on private property between dusk and 11 p.m. on Sunday, November 8.
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:
For more information about fireworks safety, please visit saskatoon.ca/fireworks.