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Daily Road Report - August 22, 2023
August 21, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLOW ST E TO HILLIARD ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 22, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 3:00 p.m.
3RD AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Connection repairs)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: August 22, 7:00 a.m. End: August 24, 6:00 p.m.
MCKERCHER DR NB LEFT TURN BAY & MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 8TH ST E
(Manhole repair)
Start: August 22, 9:00 a.m. End: August 22, 10:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO TAYLOR ST E
(Streetlight pole replacements)
Start: August 22, 9:00 a.m. End: August 22, 12:00 p.m.
BOYCHUK DR ROAD CLOSED FROM LAURENTIAN DR TO HUNTINGTON PL
(Crack sealing)
Start: August 22, 9:00 a.m. End: August 22, 12:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W VARIOUS NB & SB LANES CLOSED FROM 33RD ST W TO AIRPORT DR
(Mowing)
Start: August 22, 9:00 a.m. End: August 22, 3:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO HAZEN ST
(Manhole repair)
Start: August 22, 10:00 a.m. End: August 22, 11:00 a.m.
EVERGREEN BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM LOWE RD TO ZARY RD
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 22, 10:00 a.m. End: August 22, 3:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT BALMORAL ST
(Manhole repair)
Start: August 22, 11:00 a.m. End: August 22, 12:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
CIRCLE DR W NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 19TH ST W TO 20TH ST W
(Crash cushion repair)
Start: August 22, 7:00 p.m. End: August 23, 6:00 a.m.
VALLEY RD EB MEDIAN & CURB LANES REDUCED AT CIRCLE DR S
(Crash cushion repair)
Start: August 22, 7:00 p.m. End: August 23, 6:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR S EB & WB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO SPADINA CRES W
(Bridge washing)
Start: August 22, 8:00 p.m. End: August 23, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
WANUSKEWIN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 72ND ST E TO 71ST ST E
(Road work)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: August 23, 4:30 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ROSSMO RD TO ATTRIDGE DR
(Shelterbelt removal)
Start: August 21, 9:00 a.m. End: August 25, 3:00 p.m.
BUTE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection closed at Brute St.
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM OSLER ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Water main upgrades)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes.
Start: June 25, 5:00 a.m. End: November 1, 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.
Broadway Avenue closed from Hilliard to Willow streets on Tuesday
August 21, 2023 - 8:00am
Broadway Avenue will be closed from Hilliard to Willow streets on Tuesday, August 22 starting at 10 a.m. for roadway patching. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take five 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.
Boychuk Drive closed between Laurentian Drive and Huntington Place on Tuesday
August 21, 2023 - 7:00am
Boychuk Drive will be closed between Laurentian Drive and Huntington Place on Tuesday, August 22 starting at 9 a.m. for crack sealing. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take three 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.
Evergreen Boulevard closed from Lowe to Zary roads on Tuesday
August 21, 2023 - 6:00am
Evergreen Boulevard will be closed from Lowe to Zary roads on Tuesday, August 22, starting at 10 a.m. for roadway patching. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. 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.
Avenue H S closed between Rusholme and Bedford roads on Monday
August 18, 2023 - 3:30pm
Avenue H S between Rusholme and Bedford roads will be closed on Monday, August 21, at 7 a.m. for valve replacement work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. 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 - August 21, 2023
August 18, 2023 - 3:15pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM BEDFORD RD TO RUSHOLME RD
(Valve repair)
Start: August 21, 8:00 a.m. End: August 21, 4:30 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SPEED REDUCTIONS FROM 40TH ST E TO 45TH ST E
(Mowing)
Start: August 21, 9:00 a.m. End: August 21, 3:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ROSSMO RD TO ATTRIDGE DR
(Shelterbelt removal)
Start: August 21, 9:00 a.m. End: August 25, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
WANUSKEWIN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 72ND ST E TO 71ST ST E
(Road work)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: August 23, 4:30 p.m.
BUTE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection closed at Brute St.
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM OSLER ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Water main upgrades)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes.
Start: June 25, 5:00 a.m. End: November 1, 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.
Weekend Road Report - August 19-20, 2023
August 18, 2023 - 2:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
ATTRIDGE DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM CENTRAL AVE TO CIRCLE DR E
(Microsurfacing)
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: August 21, 7:00 a.m.
AVE C N ROAD CLOSED FROM 32ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Dated & Faded Vintage Market Event)
Start: August 19, 9:00 a.m. End: August 19, 7:00 p.m.
22ND ST E VARIOUS ROAD CLOSURES FROM 1ST AVE S TO 4TH AVE S & 20TH TO 23RD ST
(Rock 102 Show & Shine)
Start: August 20, 4:00 a.m. End: August 20, 6:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CENTRAL AVE TO MCKERCHER DR
(Streetlight pole replacements)
Start: August 20, 6:00 a.m. End: August 20, 12:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB OFFRAMP CLOSED AT MCKERCHER DR
(Streetlight pole replacements)
Start: August 20, 6:00 a.m. End: August 20, 12:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM 12TH ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Crack sealing)
Start: August 20, 7:00 a.m. End: August 20, 10:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 29TH ST W TO 25TH ST E
(Road patching)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the NB lanes
Start: August 20, 7:00 a.m. End: August 20, 3:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE SB LANES AND NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 112TH ST W TO GRAY AVE
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 20, 8:00 a.m. End: August 20, 4:00 p.m.
CONFEDERATION DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM MILTON ST TO BORDEN PL
(Hydrant replacement)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: August 20, 8:00 a.m. End: August 20, 5:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM ARGYLE AVE TO CAMERON AVE
(Crack sealing)
Start: August 20, 11:00 a.m. End: August 20, 2:00 p.m.
ONGOING
HIGHWAY 14 ROAD CLOSED FROM NEAULT RD TO RANGE ROAD 3064
(Road Resurfacing)
Traffic will be detoured to Range Road 3064 and Highway 7
Start: August 13, 7:00 a.m. End: August 19, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE INTERSECTION CLOSED AT RUTH ST E
(Water main repairs)
Start: August 17, 8:00 a.m. End: August 18, 6:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB CURB LANES CLOSED AT 6TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: August 11, 7:00 a.m. End: August 20, 4:30 p.m.
WANUSKEWIN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 72ND ST E TO 71ST ST E
(Road work)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: August 23, 4:30 p.m.
BUTE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection closed at Brute St.
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM OSLER ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Water main upgrades)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes.
Start: June 25, 5:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.
College Drive eastbound exit ramp to McKercher Drive closed on Sunday morning
August 18, 2023 - 10:00am
The College Drive eastbound exit ramp to McKercher Drive will be closed on Sunday, August 20 at 6:00 a.m. for pole replacement work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. 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.
Taylor Street closed between Argyle and Cameron avenues on Sunday
August 18, 2023 - 9:00am
Taylor Street will be closed between Argyle and Cameron avenues on Sunday, August 20, at 11 a.m. for crack sealing work. The intersection at Taylor Street and Madden Avenue will remain open during this project. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take three 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.
Road restrictions and Transit detours downtown on Sunday
August 18, 2023 - 8:00am
- 1st Avenue closed between 20th and 22nd streets
- 2nd Avenue closed between 20th and 23rd streets
- 3rd Avenue closed between 20th and 23rd streets
- 21st Street closed between 1st and 4th avenues
- 22nd Street closed between 1st and 4th avenues
To accommodate the Rock 102 Show & Shine event in the downtown area on Sunday, August 20, detours and parking restrictions will be in place guiding motorists around the event zone.
Event road restrictions in place on August 20 from 4:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.:
This event will impact transit routes and stops in the downtown area. Saskatoon Transit will be issuing service alerts about detours and temporary bus stop locations.
The Downtown Terminal bus stops will operate as normal except for Route 6, 60 and 65 which will have temporary bus stops located on 23rd Street eastbound, east of 2nd Avenue.
For service alerts about bus stop closures, real-time bus locations, and next bus arrivals use the mobile app Transit or Google Transit on desktop. Customer Service is also available at 306-975-3100 to help answer any questions.
Drivers are reminded to watch out for pedestrians. The City thanks everyone for their patience.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Avenue C closed between 32nd and 33rd streets on Saturday
August 18, 2023 - 7:00am
Avenue C will be closed between 32nd and 33rd streets on Saturday, August 19, at 9 a.m. for a vintage market event. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the area. This event is expected to take 10 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.
Bus service to Rod Stewart
August 18, 2023 - 6:00am
- 6:10 p.m.
- 6:30 p.m.
- 6:50 p.m.
- 7:10 p.m.
Direct bus service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to Sir Rod Stewart live at SaskTel Centre on Saturday, August 19 at 7:30 p.m., is available at the following times:
Post event drop-off is 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.
Plan your trip to events at SaskTel Centre on Route 333 using the Transit app up to two weeks in advance.
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 - August 18, 2023
August 17, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD SB LANES CLOSED AT FAST CRES
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 18, 7:00 a.m. End: August 18, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Environmental monitoring)
Closure will be set daily from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Start: August 17, 9:00 a.m. End: August 18, 10:00 a.m.
BROADWAY AVE INTERSECTION CLOSED AT RUTH ST E
(Water main repairs)
Start: August 17, 8:00 a.m. End: August 18, 6:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB CURB LANES CLOSED AT 6TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: August 11, 7:00 a.m. End: August 20, 4:30 p.m.
WANUSKEWIN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 72ND ST E TO 71ST ST E
(Road work)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: August 23, 4:30 p.m.
BUTE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection closed at Brute St.
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM OSLER ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Water main upgrades)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes.
Start: June 25, 5:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Reminder: Fall program registration begins Sunday, August 20 at 6:00 p.m.
August 17, 2023 - 1:00pm
- Do not use Internet Explorer to complete transactions. Compatible web browsers include Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari. Ensure your web browser is up to date. Online transactions are not supported using a device or operating system older than Windows 7, Mac OS 10, Android 5, iPhone 5.
- Ensure you have an active Leisure Online registration account and know your username and password prior to registration night. If you are unable to access your account, call any Leisure Centre to have your account reset.
- Have a list of second and third program choices in case you do not get into your first choice.
- Join the wait list! Every full program has an online wait list and new classes may be created if there is enough demand.
- Consider other nearby Leisure Centres if your preferred location isn't available.
Registration for the City’s Fall recreation programs begins Sunday, August 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. by logging into to your account on Leisure Online at leisureonline.saskatoon.ca, or by calling 306-975-2800.
Registration for private and semi-private swim lessons will open on Monday, August 21. Registrations are accepted by phone only. Call the Leisure Centre you are interested in taking lessons at to register. This change is being piloted in effort to reduce wait times for phone line registrations.
Be sure to check out the Red Cross to Lifesaving Society swim lessons transfer chart in the Leisure Guide before you make your swim class selection if you have not enrolled in a Lifesaving Society lesson set previously.
Opening night for registration is very busy, and the City sincerely thanks residents for their patience. While additional online and telephone resources are in place to make the process run as smoothly as possible, there will be many people registering at once.
Here are some tips to help you prepare for a smooth registration:
Several changes have been made to Leisure Online to optimize the site on registration night. From 5:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 20, access to view drop-in programs will be disabled. Only the registered program section will be available at that time. Images will also be removed from the registered programs page to improve the load time of the page when a high volume of users are on the site at the same time.
The Fall Leisure Guide, which is Saskatoon’s go-to source for fitness programs, recreational activities and arts and culture opportunities for all ages and abilities, was released on August 4. It is available online at saskatoon.ca/leisureguide or for pick up at any City leisure facility, Saskatoon library or over 120 retail locations throughout Saskatoon and limited surrounding areas that the StarPhoenix is sold.
Broadway Avenue intersection closed at Ruth Street starting Thursday
August 16, 2023 - 4:30pm
The intersection at Broadway Avenue and Ruth Street will be closed starting Thursday, August 17, at 8 a.m. for water main repairs. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take two days 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 - August 17, 2023
August 16, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
BROADWAY AVE INTERSECTION CLOSED AT RUTH ST E
(Water main repairs)
Start: August 17, 8:00 a.m. End: August 18, 6:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB/SB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES E
(Catch basin flushing)
Start: August 17, 9:00 a.m. End: August 17, 11:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Environmental monitoring)
Closure will be set daily from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Start: August 17, 9:00 a.m. End: August 18, 10:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT SASKATCHEWAN CRES E
(Catch basin flushing)
Start: August 17, 11:00 a.m. End: August 17, 1:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
IDYLWYLD DR N SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM HIGHWAY 16 TO 51ST ST E
(Road Resurfacing)
Max Load Width of 6.5m
Start: August 16, 7:00 p.m. End: August 17, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
3RD AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 p.m.
HIGHWAY 14 ROAD CLOSED FROM NEAULT RD TO RANGE ROAD 3064
(Road Resurfacing)
Traffic will be detoured to Range Road 3064 and Highway 7
Start: August 13, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB CURB LANES CLOSED AT 6TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: August 11, 7:00 a.m. End: August 20, 4:30 p.m.
WANUSKEWIN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 72ND ST E TO 71ST ST E
(Road work)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: August 23, 4:30 p.m.
BUTE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection remains closed at Brute St.
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM OSLER ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Water main upgrades)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes.
Start: June 25, 5:00 a.m. End: November 1, 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.
City’s summer programming and attractions coming to a close for the 2023 season
August 16, 2023 - 9:00am
- Summer Youth Centres – Wednesday, August 16
- Summer Playground Programs & Paddling Pools - Last day for weekend programming is Sunday, August 20 and last day of weekday programming is Wednesday, August 23.
- George Ward and Mayfair Outdoor Pools - Sunday, August 20
- Lathey & Riversdale Outdoor Pools - Sunday, August 27
- Spray Pads - Monday, September 4
- Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park - Monday, September 4
As the end of August approaches, the City’s summer programming and attractions will be wrapping up for the season. The last days of operation will be:
City Council continues work to reduce 2024/2025 budget funding gap
August 15, 2023 - 6:00pm
- No inflationary increase for line painting and sign replacement materials
- Reduce the sweeping of soft surface (turf) medians to once every 2 years
- An expansion of the Parking Pay Station Zone to incorporate approximately 130 additional on-street parking spaces within the Warehouse District and Center Industrial areas
- An additional rate increase of 10 per cent for all pet licensing
- An additional rate increase of 3 per cent for the rates and fees for cemetery services
- Reduction to the contribution to the special events reserve in 2024 and 2025
- No increases and maintain the same level of funding for grants and community organization support
- Defer the addition of a Fire Services Asset Management staff position until 2025
- Remove the addition of a permanent Communications Consultant position within Saskatoon Fire Department
- Defer the addition of a dedicated Operations Dispatch Manager position until mid-way through 2024
Additional work by City Council’s Governance and Priorities Committee (GPC) to lessen a projected funding gap in the 2024/2025 Multi-Year Budget has helped shave an additional $1.1 million in 2024.
Through today's and previous decisions, the funding gap has been reduced by a total of $25.8 million in 2024 and $2.3 million in 2025. If left unmitigated, which is unlikely, this would equate to a property tax increase of 8.54% in 2024 and 6.04% in 2025.
“City Council continues to make meaningful progress in reducing the projected funding gap for 2024 and 2025. The financial pressures facing Saskatoon regarding post pandemic recovery and significant inflation are widespread across the country. I am confident that through this transparent process and future meetings we will continue to make progress to reduce the funding gap,” says Chief Financial Officer Clae Hack.
GPC completed discussion on several business line reports at a special GPC meeting today and recommended the following budget options be integrated into the 2024/2025 Preliminary 2024/2025 Multi-Year Business Plan and Budget:
Due to time constraints, discussion on business line reports relating to Environmental Health, Taxation and General Revenue, Land Development, Arts, Culture and Events Venues, Recreation and Culture, and Urban Planning and Development were deferred to an additional Special Budget Meeting scheduled for August 31.
Council is also awaiting draft budget submissions from the Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners and the Saskatoon Library Board so that they may be incorporated into future budget discussions.
For more facts and reliable information on the 2024/2025 Multi-Year Business Plan and Budget, please visit saskatoon.ca/budget.
Daily Road Report - August 16, 2023
August 15, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
No new projects are scheduled to start on Priority 1 roads on this date.
NIGHTWORK
IDYLWYLD DR N SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM HIGHWAY 16 TO 51ST ST E
(Road Resurfacing)
Max Load Width of 6.5m
Start: August 15, 7:00 p.m. End: August 16, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
3RD AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 p.m.
HIGHWAY 14 ROAD CLOSED FROM NEAULT RD TO RANGE ROAD 3064
(Road Resurfacing)
Traffic will be detoured to Range Road 3064 and Highway 7
Start: August 13, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB CURB LANES CLOSED AT 6TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: August 11, 7:00 a.m. End: August 20, 4:30 p.m.
WANUSKEWIN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 72ND ST E TO 71ST ST E
(Road work)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: August 23, 4:30 p.m.
BUTE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection remains closed at Brute St.
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM OSLER ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Water main upgrades)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes.
Start: June 25, 5:00 a.m. End: November 1, 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.
Daily Road Report - August 15, 2023
August 14, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM BEDFORD RD TO 28TH ST W
(Crack sealing)
Start: August 15, 7:00 a.m. End: August 15, 12:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E NB LANES CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO DUCHESS ST
(Water & sewer connection)
Start: August 15, 7:00 a.m. End: August 15, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 19TH ST E TO SPADINA CRES E
(Underground cable work)
Start: August 15, 9:00 a.m. End: August 15, 3:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
IDYLWYLD DR N SB MEDIAN LANE FROM HIGHWAY 16 TO 51ST ST E
(Road Resurfacing)
Max Load Width of 6.5m
Start: August 15, 7:00 p.m. End: August 16, 6:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 60TH ST W TO 51ST ST E
(Road Resurfacing)
Max Load Width of 6m
Start: August 15, 7:00 p.m. End: August 16, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
3RD AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 p.m.
HIGHWAY 14 ROAD CLOSED FROM NEAULT RD TO RANGE ROAD 3064
(Road Resurfacing)
Traffic will be detoured to Range Road 3064 and Highway #7
Start: August 13, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE CURB LANE CLOSED AT 6TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: August 11, 7:00 a.m. End: August 20, 4:30 p.m.
BUTE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection remains closed at Brute St.
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM OSLER ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Water main upgrades)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes.
Start: June 25, 5:00 a.m. End: November 1, 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.
Celebrate culture: Ride Transit free during Folkfest
August 14, 2023 - 10:00am
- Thursday, August 17 from 3:50 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
- Friday, August 18 from 3:50 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
- Saturday, August 19 from 2:15 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Saskatoon Transit is once again offering free transit service during Folkfest, August 17-19, 2023. This quick and easy service is offered to riders who show their Folkfest ePassport, Connecting Communities wristband, or let their Transit Operator know that they are headed to a Folkfest Pavilion when boarding.
Folkfest Transit Service Hours:
Service Schedule
Transit service for Folkfest Routes 150 and 152 starts 30 minutes before opening and runs to each pavilion every 30 minutes.
The Folkfest Bus Terminal, located in front of City Hall, serves as the main transfer point for all Folkfest buses with drop-off points at all pavilions, Market Mall, and participating hotels.
Regular service on routes 1 and 19 to Prairieland Park is also available.
All route maps specific to Folkfest service with stop locations can be found in the Folkfest Digital Passport and on SaskatoonTransit.ca.
Park 'n Ride
Park at one of the Transit terminals around the city and catch regular service to the Downtown terminal to transfer at City Hall.
Bike & Bus
All buses are equipped with bike racks on the front of the buses that can hold two bicycles on a first-come, first-served basis.
Accessibility
Saskatoon Transit provides full accessibility for all riders through the use of low-floor buses. However, it is important to note that temporary Pavilion locations and stops may not be fully accessible. Transit operators will make every effort to lower the bus and/or deploy the ramp at an appropriate location so that the rider with a mobility device or in a wheelchair/scooter can access the sidewalk and walkway.
Avoid the traffic and parking–celebrate culture and community by taking Transit!
Plan your trip and find transit route information, service alerts, and real-time bus locations on the mobile app called Transit, or Google Maps on desktop.
Have questions? Contact Transit Customer Service at 306-975-3100 or transit.services@saskatoon.ca.
Avenue H closed between Bedford Road and 28th Street on Tuesday
August 14, 2023 - 7:00am
Avenue H will be closed between Bedford Road and 28th Street on Tuesday, August 15, at 7 a.m. for crack sealing work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take five 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.
Date correction: Sewer smoke testing – Idylwyld Crescent - Wednesday, August 16
August 11, 2023 - 1:45pm
People using, residing on or working on Idylwyld Crescent may notice a white smoke coming from their roofs and on their property next Wednesday, August 16. The City’s sewer maintenance staff will use a non-toxic liquid smoke to identify weak points in the sanitary system.
The oil-based smoke product mimics the properties of invisible sewer gases. It will be poured into the sanitary sewer manholes in the street and tracked as it follows the pipes to identify weak points or small openings where contaminants could enter.
While the test is being carried out thick, white smoke will be visible exiting from the vent stacks and rooftop drains on houses, yard drains tied to the sewer system, and from any holes or cracks in the contained area. It is possible for the smoke to enter a home through rarely used drain traps or old plumbing. To prevent this, residents and businesses in the testing area have been advised to run water into all drains for one minute the morning of the testing.
The smoke itself is an odourless, oil-based product that appears thick and white when activated. It is a non-toxic material that has been safely used for testing and simulations for more than 25 years in Saskatoon and other municipalities.
Daily Road Report, August 14, 2023
August 11, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
WANUSKEWIN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 72ND ST E TO 71ST ST E
(Road work)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: August 23, 4:30 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W VARIOUS NB & SB LANES CLOSED AT 11TH ST W
(Mowing)
Rolling closure will be utilized.
Start: August 14, 9:00 a.m. End: August 14, 10:30 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 60TH ST W TO 51ST ST E
(Road Resurfacing)
Max Load Width of 6m.
Start: August 14, 7:00 p.m. End: August 15, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HIGHWAY 16 TO 52ND ST E
(Road Resurfacing)
60th St Ramp to Idylwyld Dr SB will be closed. Max Load Width of 6m.
Start: August 13, 7:00 p.m. End: August 14, 6:00 a.m.
ATTRIDGE DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM CENTRAL AVE TO CIRCLE DR E
(Micro surfacing)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the EB lanes.
Start: August 12, 7:00 a.m. End: August 14, 7:00 a.m.
3RD AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 p.m.
HIGHWAY 14 ROAD CLOSED FROM NEAULT RD TO RANGE ROAD 3064
(Road Resurfacing)
Traffic will be detoured to R.R. 3064 and Highway #7
Start: August 13, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB PARKING & CURB LANES CLOSED AT 6TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: August 11, 7:00 a.m. End: August 20, 4:30 p.m.
BUTE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection remains closed at Brute St.
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
VICTORIA AVE NB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT 6TH ST E
(Water main preservation)
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: September 13, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM OSLER ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Water main upgrades)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes.
Start: June 25, 5:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.
BALTZAN BLVD SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM PAYNE BEND TO HORNER CRES
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: July 23, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Additional case of Dutch elm disease identified in Saskatoon, the fourth occurrence this year.
August 11, 2023 - 2:30pm
- Immediate removal of the positive trees and disposal at the City Landfill. This will involve 3 trees immediately along Central Avenue and 28 more pending line location, with further removal possible pending test results. A map of the removal area is attached.
- Increased surveillance of the surrounding area to search for stored elm wood.
- Additional sampling of symptomatic trees within one kilometre of the infected tree.
- Continuing regular city-wide elm surveillance, sampling, and cyclical pruning of trees in parks and on boulevards.
- Not pruning elms during the provincial pruning ban (April 1 to August 31)
- Not bringing elm wood into the city, storing elm wood for more than a day, or burning elm firewood
- Always disposing of elm wood at the City Landfill
- Sanitizing tools after working on elm trees
- Not building treehouses in elm trees, as the nail and screw holes can attract elm bark beetles
- Reporting dead or dying elm trees or branches to the City or to a professional arborist
This week, the City of Saskatoon Parks Department has confirmed another positive case of Dutch elm disease (DED) in an elm tree in Forest Grove.
The City has again initiated its DED Response Plan, which includes:
What will happen in impacted areas?
Parks staff will be conducting surveillance around impacted areas. Surveillance of these areas includes checking every property for elm firewood or brush and removing it when it is found. If residents are not home, staff will remove the elm wood and leave an Elm Infraction Notice with a note indicating that the wood was removed.
As part of the Forest Resource Management Act, the Provincial Dutch Elm Disease Regulations, 2005 allow inspectors to enter private property to inspect for elm wood, remove elm wood, and sample private elm trees. In accordance with the regulations, property owners will be asked to remove and dispose of infected elm trees.
What is DED?
DED is a serious disease caused by a fungus that clogs the elm tree’s water and nutrient conducting system, which eventually causes the tree to die. DED was introduced in North America in the 1930s and has since wiped out millions of elms across Canada and the United States. In Saskatoon, elms make up 25% of the public urban forest.
How is DED spread?
In Saskatchewan, the disease is spread by several species of elm bark beetles. These beetles can fly farther than two kilometres in search of elm trees. The DED fungus has tiny spores that stick to the body of the beetle. Elm bark beetles can carry these spores and infect other elm trees. The fungus can also be spread by infected pruning tools.
You can help prevent DED by:
How to identify and report unhealthy elm trees and firewood
American elm trees with DED may start showing symptoms as early as June. Typically, the leaves will start to wilt and turn yellow, then curl and turn brown. If you suspect an unhealthy elm tree or are unsure of what type of firewood you have, take a photo and complete the online form at saskatoon.ca/dutchelmdisease or call Urban Forestry at 306-975-2890.
For more information on DED, visit saskatoon.ca/dutchelmdisease.
Weekend Road Report, August 12-13, 2023
August 11, 2023 - 2:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
HIGHWAY 14 EB LANE CLOSED AT RANGE ROAD 3064
(Road Resurfacing)
Max Load Width of 3.85m. Temporary Signals will be setup to maintain traffic in each direction.
Start: August 12, 7:00 a.m. End: August 12, 7:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM CENTRAL AVE TO CIRCLE DR E
(Micro surfacing)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the EB lanes.
Start: August 12, 7:00 a.m. End: August 14, 7:00 a.m.
MINERS AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 56TH ST E TO 57TH ST E
(Hydrant repair)
Start: August 12, 8:00 a.m. End: August 13, 6:00 p.m.
HIGHWAY 16 SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO 60TH ST W
(Road Resurfacing)
Max Load Width of 5m.
Start: August 12, 7:00 p.m. End: August 13, 6:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE C N TO AIRPORT DR
(Streetlight pole replacements)
Start: August 13, 6:00 a.m. End: August 13, 12:00 p.m.
HIGHWAY 14 ROAD CLOSED FROM NEAULT RD TO RANGE ROAD 3064
(Road Resurfacing)
Traffic will be detoured to R.R. 3064 and Highway #7.
Start: August 13, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HIGHWAY 16 TO 52ND ST E
(Road Resurfacing)
60th St Ramp to Idylwyld Dr SB will be closed. Max Load Width of 6m
Start: August 13, 7:00 p.m. End: August 14, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
IDYLWYLD DR N SB CENTER & MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM HIGHWAY 16 TO 51ST ST E
(Roadway Paving)
Max Load Width of 4.3m.
Start: August 11, 7:00 p.m. End: August 12, 6:00 a.m.
RUTH ST W VARIOUS LANE CLOSURES AT LORNE AVE
(Saskatoon Ex)
Start: August 8, 9:00 a.m. End: August 13, 11:00 p.m.
3RD AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 22ND ST E
(infrastructure upgrades)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB PARKING & CURB LANES CLOSED AT 6TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: August 11, 7:00 a.m. End: August 20, 4:30 p.m.
BUTE ST EB & WB CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection remains closed at Brute St.
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
VICTORIA AVE NB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT 6TH ST E
(Water main preservation)
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: September 13, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM OSLER ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Water main upgrades)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes.
Start: June 25, 5:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.
BALTZAN BLVD SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM PAYNE BEND TO HORNER CRES
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: July 23, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Highway 14 closed between Neault Road and Range Road 3064 starting Sunday
August 11, 2023 - 10:00am
Highway 14 will be closed between Neault Road and Range Road 3064 starting Sunday, August 13, at 7 a.m. for roadway resurfacing work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take five days 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.
60th Street exit ramp to Idylwyld Drive southbound closed on Sunday evening
August 11, 2023 - 9:00am
The 60th Street exit ramp to Idylwyld Drive southbound will be closed on Sunday, August 13, at 7 p.m. for roadway resurfacing work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this project. This work is expected to take 11 hours to complete, barring unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
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.
Spadina Crescent closed between 21st and 23rd streets starting Monday
August 11, 2023 - 8:00am
Spadina Crescent will be closed between 21st and 23rd streets starting Monday, August 14, at 7 a.m. for infrastructure upgrade work. 22nd Street between Spadina Cresent and 5th Avenue will be closed during this project. Parkade access will remain open. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take 25 days 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.
Circle Drive westbound ramp to Airport Drive northbound closed on Sunday
August 11, 2023 - 7:00am
The Circle Drive westbound exit ramp to Airport Drive northbound will be closed on Sunday, August 13, at 6 a.m. for streetlight pole replacement work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this work. This project is expected to take six hours to complete, barring unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
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, August 11, 2023
August 10, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
HIGHWAY 14 WB LANES CLOSED AT RANGE ROAD 3064
(Road resurfacing)
Max Load Width of 3.85m. Temporary Signals will be setup to maintain traffic in each direction.
Start: August 11, 7:00 a.m. End: August 11, 7:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB PARKING & CURB LANES CLOSED AT 6TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: August 11, 7:00 a.m. End: August 20, 4:30 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S VARIOUS LANE CLOSURES FROM 11TH ST E TO CIRCLE DR S
(Mowing)
Mowing in the center median and side ditche
Start: August 11, 9:00 a.m. End: August 11, 3:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB CENTER & MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM HIGHWAY 16 TO 51ST ST E
(Roadway paving)
Start: August 11, 7:00 p.m. End: August 12, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 60TH ST W TO LAMBERT CRES
(Roadway resurfacing)
Start: August 10, 7:00 p.m. End: August 11, 6:00 a.m.
AVE H N INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 36TH ST W
(Storm lead repair)
Start: August 10, 8:00 a.m. End: August 11, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST W VARIOUS CLOSURES AT LORNE AVE
(Saskatoon Ex)
Start: August 8, 9:00 a.m. End: August 13, 11:00 p.m.
3RD AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 p.m.
CARTWRIGHT ST SB ROAD CLOSED AT CARTWRIGHT TERR
(Construction work)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.
BUTE ST EB & WB CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection remains closed at Brute St.
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
VICTORIA AVE NB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT 6TH ST E
(Water main preservation)
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: September 13, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM OSLER ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Water main upgrades)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes.
Start: June 25, 5:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.
BALTZAN BLVD SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM PAYNE BEND TO HORNER CRES
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: July 23, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
City Council, Administration will continue work to reduce projected funding gap in upcoming 2024/2025 Budget meeting
August 9, 2023 - 4:15pm
City Council’s Governance & Priorities Committee (GPC) will continue its work to reduce the projected funding gap within the 2024/2025 Multi-Year Business Plan and Budget at its next Special Budget Meeting on August 15.
Following budget reductions of $21.6 million in 2024 and $1.6 million in 2025 as directed by GPC at its July 25 Special Budget Meeting, City Administration has been able to further refine estimates and update 2024 and 2025 revenue and expense projections based upon the most current data available. Heading into the August 15 Special Budget Meeting, the revised budgetary gap being presented for discussion is $26.2 million in 2024 and $19.3 million in 2025.
This reduces the current estimated tax increase that would be required if no further mitigation steps were introduced to a new starting point of 8.92 per cent in 2024 and 6.01 per cent in 2025, respectively.
“Work continues in a public and transparent way to address the funding pressures we’re facing ahead of Council’s 2024/2025 budget discussions in November this year,” says Director of Finance Kari Smith.
At its August 15 meeting, Committee will consider business line reports relating to Transportation, Community Support, Saskatoon Fire, Environmental Health, Taxation and General Revenue, Land Development, Arts, Culture and Events Venues, Recreation and Culture, and Urban Planning and Development.
Council has also requested to receive draft budgets from the Saskatoon Police Board of Commissioners and the Saskatoon Library Board earlier than normal so that they may be incorporated into future budget discussions.
The full AGENDA for the August 15, 2023, Special Budget Meeting is available for review. As with all, this meeting will be LIVE streamed, access LIVE VIDEO here.
Should any member of the public wish to submit a letter or request to appear in person at the August 15 Special Budget Meeting, the deadline to arrange for this is Monday, August 14, at 5:00 pm.
For more information on the 2024/2025 Multi-Year Budget & Business Plan, including answers to frequently-asked questions and reference charts and graphs, visit Saskatoon.ca/budget.
Daily Road Report, August 10, 2023
August 9, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
AVE H N INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 36TH ST W
(Storm lead repair)
Start: August 10, 8:00 a.m. End: August 11, 5:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 60TH ST W TO LAMBERT CRES
(Roadway resurfacing)
Start: August 10, 7:00 p.m. End: August 11, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
LENORE DR EB CURB & PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM PRIMROSE DR TO LA LOCHE RD
(Sidewalk replacement)
All street intersections will remain open
Start: July 28, 9:00 a.m. End: August 10, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM BROADWAY AVE TO ROYAL AVE
(Roadway work)
Start: August 9, 7:00 a.m. End: August 10, 4:30 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE S TO ALBERT AVE
(Water & sewer connection replacement)
Start: August 8, 9:00 a.m. End: August 10, 5:00 p.m.
HIGHWAY 7 SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM HART RD TO 11TH ST W
(Roadway paving)
Open driving lane has a lane width of 4.8m
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: August 10, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST W VARIOUS LANE CLOSURES AT LORNE AVE
(Saskatoon Ex)
Start: August 8, 9:00 a.m. End: August 13, 11:00 p.m.
3RD AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 p.m.
BUTE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection remains closed at Brute St
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
VICTORIA AVE NB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT 6TH ST E
(Water main preservation)
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: September 13, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM OSLER ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Water main upgrades)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes
Start: June 25, 5:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.
BALTZAN BLVD SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM PAYNE BEND TO HORNER CRES
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: July 23, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Avenue H intersection closed at 36th Street starting Thursday
August 9, 2023 - 7:00am
The intersection at Avenue H and 36th Street will be closed starting Thursday, August 10, at 8:00 a.m. for storm lead and manhole repair work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take two days 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, August 9, 2023
August 8, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
TAYLOR ST E EB PARKING LANE & SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM MCEOWN AVE TO MADDEN AVE
(Pedestrian ramp work)
Start: August 9, 7:00 a.m. End: August 9, 6:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM BROADWAY AVE TO ROYAL AVE
(Roadway work)
Start: August 9, 7:00 a.m. End: August 10, 4:30 p.m.
22ND ST W WB MEDIAN & NEXT LANES; & EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT AVE
(Vacuuming)
Start: August 9, 9:00 a.m. End: August 9, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
IDYLWYLD DR N SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 56TH ST W TO 51ST ST E
(Roadway resurfacing)
Start: August 8, 7:00 p.m. End: August 9, 7:00 a.m.
LENORE DR EB CURB & PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM PRIMROSE DR TO LA LOCHE RD
(Sidewalk replacement)
All street intersections will remain open
Start: July 28, 9:00 a.m. End: August 10, 5:00 p.m.
HIGHWAY 7 SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM HART RD TO 11TH ST W
(Roadway paving)
Open driving lane has a lane width of 4.8m
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: August 10, 5:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE S TO ALBERT AVE
(Water & sewer connection replacement)
Start: August 8, 9:00 a.m. End: August 10, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST W VARIOUS LANE CLOSURES AT LORNE AVE
(Saskatoon Ex)
Start: August 8, 9:00 a.m. End: August 13, 11:00 p.m.
3RD AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 p.m.
BUTE ST EB & WB CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection remains closed at Brute St
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
VICTORIA AVE NB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT 6TH ST E
(Water main preservation)
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: September 13, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM OSLER ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Water main upgrades)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes
Start: June 25, 5:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.
BALTZAN BLVD SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM PAYNE BEND TO HORNER CRES
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: July 23, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Active Transportation Advisory Group recruiting community representatives for 2023
August 8, 2023 - 2:30pm
City administration is recruiting up to four new members from the community for appointment to the Active Transportation Advisory Group (ATAG). ATAG weighs in on policies, programs and initiatives to improve community and infrastructure needs to increase options for cycling, walking and other modes of active transportation.
“We’re looking for people from the community who want to help us explore options for active transportation, such as cycling and walking,” says Jay Magus, Director of Transportation.
There are opportunities for people across Saskatoon to shift short trips from driving to walking and biking by creating safe active-transportation networks. The Active Transportation Advisory Group aims to build and strengthen connections between community groups, organizations, residents and the City of Saskatoon, to support the successful implementation of the Active Transportation Plan in Saskatoon.
To apply and for more information, visit saskatoon.ca/atag or contact atag@saskatoon.ca. The deadline for applications is on Sunday August 27, 2023.
Avenue C intersection closed at 36th Street starting Wednesday
August 8, 2023 - 7:00am
- 36th Street closed between Avenue B and Avenue F
- Intersection at Avenue D and 36th Street will be closed
- Intersection at Avenue E and 36th Street will be closed
The intersection at Avenue C and 36th Street will be closed starting Wednesday, August 9, at 8:00 a.m. for catch basin and manhole repair work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take three days to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Additional road restrictions:
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, August 8, 2023
August 4, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST E NB LAES CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO 5TH AVE N
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 9:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE S TO ALBERT AVE
(Water & sewer connection replacement)
Start: August 8, 9:00 a.m. End: August 10, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST W VARIOUS LANE CLOSURES AT LORNE AVE
(Saskatoon Ex)
Start: August 8, 9:00 a.m. End: August 13, 11:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Water line crossing)
Start: August 8, 10:00 a.m. End: August 8, 11:30 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 56TH ST W TO 51ST ST E
(Roadway resurfacing)
Start: August 8, 7:00 p.m. End: August 9, 7:00 a.m.
ONGOING
IDYLWYLD DR N SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 60TH ST W TO 56TH ST W
(Roadway resurfacing)
Start: August 7, 7:00 p.m. End: August 8, 6:00 a.m.
LENORE DR EB CURB & PARKING LANES CLOSED FROM PRIMROSE DR TO LA LOCHE RD
(Sidewalk replacement)
All street intersections will remain open
Start: July 28, 9:00 a.m. End: August 10, 5:00 p.m.
3RD AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 p.m.
BUTE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection remains closed at Brute St
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
VICTORIA AVE NB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT 6TH ST E
(Water main preservation)
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: September 13, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM OSLER ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Water main upgrades)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes
Start: June 25, 5:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.
BALTZAN BLVD SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM PAYNE BEND TO HORNER CRES
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: July 23, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Long Weekend Road Report - August 5-7, 2023
August 4, 2023 - 2:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 10TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Fringe Festival)
Start: August 5, 6:00 a.m. End: August 7, 6:00 a.m.
CONFEDERATION DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM MILTON ST TO BORDEN PL
(Hydrant replacement)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: August 5, 8:00 a.m. End: August 5, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM MAIN ST TO 14TH ST E
(Catch basin repair)
Start: August 6, 8:00 a.m. End: August 6, 4:00 p.m
IDYLWYLD DR N SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 60TH ST W TO 56TH ST W
(Roadway resurfacing)
Start: August 7, 7:00 p.m. End: August 8, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
LENORE DR EB CURB & PARKING LANES CLOSED FROM PRIMROSE DR TO LA LOCHE RD
(Sidewalk replacement)
All street intersections will remain open
Start: July 27, 2:00 p.m. End: August 9, 5:00 p.m.
3RD AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 p.m.
BUTE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection remains closed at Brute St
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m
VICTORIA AVE NB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT 6TH ST E
(Water main preservation)
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: September 13, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM OSLER ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Water main upgrades)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Road construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes
Start: June 25, 5:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.
BALTZAN BLVD SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM PAYNE BEND TO HORNER CRES
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: July 23, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Modifications completed at the intersection of Clarence Avenue and Main Street to improve safety
August 4, 2023 - 1:00pm
-
Right turn only lanes for drivers on Main Street at Clarence Avenue. Drivers on Main Street are now required to turn right at the intersection and are no longer able to drive straight through or turn left onto Clarence Avenue.
-
A pedestrian signal on the South side of Clarence Avenue to allow crossings on both the North and South side of the intersection.
-
Cyclist push buttons on Main Street to activate the pedestrian signals. Cyclists are still permitted to cross Clarence Avenue or turn left onto Clarence Avenue.
Following a traffic review on Clarence and Main Street, modifications have been made to improve the safety of the intersection for all road users. Modifications include:
The City of Saskatoon completed a traffic review at Clarence Avenue and Main Street last year after several residents reached out with concerns about safety at the intersection. Residents of Nutana and Varsity View had previously identified the Clarence Avenue and Main Street intersection as a necessary location for safety improvements through the City’s Neighbourhood Traffic Review process.
An on-site engagement event was held with residents to discuss the recommended changes in August 2022 and a broader engagement event was held in February 2023. City Council approved the modifications to Clarence Avenue and Main Street at its March 29, 2023, Public Meeting.
For more information on the intersection’s modifications, including tips on use, visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/engage/clarence-avenue-and-main-street-intersection-improvements.
Spadina Crescent closed between 22nd and 23rd streets on Tuesday
August 4, 2023 - 11:00am
Spadina Crescent will be closed between 22nd and 23rd streets on Tuesday, August 8, at 10:00 a.m. for roadway work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take two 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.
Taylor Street closed between Albert and Clarence avenues starting Tuesday
August 4, 2023 - 10:00am
Taylor Street will be closed between Albert and Clarence avenues starting Tuesday, August 8, at 9 a.m. for service connection replacement work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take three days 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.
Fall Leisure Guide available Friday, August 4; Program registration begins Sunday, August 20
August 4, 2023 - 9:00am
- Swimming lessons and lifeguard certification training opportunities;
- Saskatoon’s Leisure Centres (Cosmo, Lakewood, and Lawson Civic Centres; Saskatoon Field House; and Shaw Centre) including admission options such as LeisureCards and Bulk Tickets;
- Public and parent & tot skating at the indoor rinks;
- A variety of free community programming including events for youth on school breaks and the popular Drop N’Shop;
- Adult drop-in and registered fitness programs for all fitness levels and all stages of your life;
- Learn to Skate, Lil’ and Mini Movers and Sport registered programs for toddlers, children and youth;
- Community Association programs and activities; and,
- Facility rental options
The City of Saskatoon Leisure Guide is the community’s go-to source for sport, culture and recreation information in Saskatoon.
The Fall Leisure Guide will be available online at saskatoon.ca/leisureguide and on display at pick-up locations beginning Friday, August 4. Pick up the guide from any City leisure facility, Saskatoon public library or anywhere the StarPhoenix is sold. Visit saskatoon.ca/leisureguide for a complete list of pick-up locations.
Included in the guide is everything you need to know about Lifesaving Society of Canada swimming lessons, which the City started offering at the start of 2023. Preschool, swim kids and adult swim program participants’ previous Red Cross certifications will transfer to the new Lifesaving Society corresponding certifications. Make sure to check out the registration guidelines and transfer chart in the Leisure Guide before you make your swim class selection.
Highlights of the Fall Leisure Guide (September 1 to December 31, 2023) include information on:
Mark your calendars! Registration for Fall programs begins Sunday, August 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. by logging into to your account on leisureonline.saskatoon.ca or by calling 306-975-2800.
Private and semi-private swim lessons registrations will open on Monday, August 21. Registrations are accepted by phone only. Call the Leisure Centre you are interested in taking lessons at to register. This change is being piloted in effort to reduce wait times for phone line registrations.
For more information on how to be prepared for registration, visit saskatoon.ca/leisure-online
Broadway Avenue closed between 10th and 12th streets starting Saturday
August 4, 2023 - 8:00am
Broadway Avenue will be closed between 10th and 12th streets starting Saturday, August 5, at 6:00 a.m. for the Fringe Festival. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the special event site. This event is expected to take two days to complete, barring any unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
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.
Melville Street intersection at Jasper Avenue closed starting Tuesday
August 4, 2023 - 7:00am
The intersection at Melville Street and Jasper Avenue will be closed starting Tuesday, August 8, at 7 a.m. for infrastructure upgrade work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this project. This work is expected to take five weeks to complete, barring any unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
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 - August 4, 2023
August 3, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
No new projects are scheduled to start on Priority 1 streets on this date.
ONGOING
LENORE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM PRIMROSE DR TO LA LOCHE RD
(Sidewalk replacement)
All street intersections will remain open
Start: July 28, 9:00 a.m. End: August 10, 5:00 p.m.
3RD AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 p.m.
BUTE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection closed at Brute St
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM OSLER ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Water main upgrades)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes.
Start: June 25, 5:00 a.m. End: November 1, 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.
Take Transit to experience the Saskatoon EX
August 3, 2023 - 11:00am
- Bus #1 – to Downtown & Lawson Mall at 9:30pm, 10:15pm, 11 pm & 11:45pm
- Bus #2 – to Market Mall, Centre Mall & University Heights at 9:45pm, 10:30pm & 11:15pm
- Bus #3 – to Confederation & Downtown at 9:15pm, 10 pm, 10:45pm & 11:30pm
Saskatoon Transit has again partnered with the Saskatoon EX to offer free Transit service to Superpass holders during the Exhibition, August 8-13, 2023. Riders looking to use Transit simply need to show the bus operator their Superpass or bracelet when boarding for a free ride.
Free Transit service will also be provided to children 10 & under on Wednesday, August 9, and older adults 65+ on Thursday, August 10.
Service on Sunday night* will be extended with three special service routes from the Exhibition loop on the west side of Lorne Avenue, just south of Ruth Street. The additional service on Sunday night allows people to leave the event even after regular service is over. Regular fares apply ($3.00 per trip); fares can be purchased on your mobile phone using either the TGo or transit app, transfers and passes are also accepted.
Taking Transit is a great way to avoid the traffic and parking. Riders can plan their route to and from the EX using the Transit app (or Google Maps on desktop).
*Sunday night service will not be visible on trip planning apps.
Have questions? Contact Transit Customer Service at 306-975-3100 or transit.services@saskatoon.ca.
West Compost Depot re-opens with regular operating hours
August 3, 2023 - 8:00am
The City’s West Compost Depot re-opens today with normal operating hours as planned roadwork restricting access on 11th Street has been completed early. The East Compost Depot will also return to normal operating hours. Commercial haulers must return to using the West Compost Depot only.
The West Compost Depot is open 7 days a week, including statutory holidays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:50 p.m. The East Compost Depot is open 5 days a week, Thursday through Monday (closed Tuesday and Wednesday) from 11:00 a.m. to 4:50 p.m.
For more information on the City’s Compost Depots, please visit saskatoon.ca/compostdepots.
City Administration to set stage for rollout of variable cart garbage utility in 2024
August 2, 2023 - 4:00pm
On Tuesday, August 8, City Administration will present an approval report to the Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services Committee (EU&CS) in order to purchase the new smaller sized carts for the City’s upcoming variable waste utility launching in 2024.
As previously directed by Council, the funding source for black cart garbage services will shift from property taxes to a utility model in 2024. Three different black cart sizes will be available to homes with curbside collection.
“We look forward to providing residents cart size options that reflect their household waste needs,” says Brendan Lemke, Director of Water and Waste Operations. “Following the successful launch of the city-wide green cart program, many residents are already noticing a smaller amount of garbage in their black carts. The variable utility model means that households will have more control over their costs and only pay for the waste they actually produce.”
A dedicated report on program implementation will be presented to the EUCS Committee this fall. This report will include information on cart size options, cart swap requests, timelines and proposed rates for the garbage utility.
Garbage collection will remain bi-weekly year-round. To view your collection calendar, visit saskatoon.ca/collectioncalendar or download the Saskatoon Waste Wizard app.
Daily Road Report - August 3, 2023
August 2, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
VICTORIA AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM MAIN ST TO 9TH ST E
(Stump removals)
Start: August 3, 9:00 a.m. End: August 3, 12:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM SASKATCHEWAN CRES E TO SPADINA CRES W
(Minor bridge maintenance)
Start: August 3, 9:00 a.m. End: August 3, 3:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
CIRCLE DR S EB & WB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO SPADINA CRES W
(Bridge washing)
Start: August 2, 8:00 p.m. End: August 3, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
HIGHWAY 7 SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HART RD TO 11TH ST W
(Road resurfacing)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 3, 5:00 p.m.
LENORE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM PRIMROSE DR TO LA LOCHE RD
(Sidewalk replacement)
All street intersections will remain open
Start: July 28, 9:00 a.m. End: August 10, 5:00 p.m.
3RD AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 p.m.
BUTE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection closed at Brute St
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM OSLER ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Water main upgrades)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes.
Start: June 25, 5:00 a.m. End: November 1, 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.