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Saskatoon Fire Department cautions summer water safety
July 19, 2022 - 1:30pm
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Stay calm.
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Keep your head above the water.
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Remove any heavy or bulky clothing items.
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Don’t fight the current; move with the current as you work your way to the riverbank.
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Call 911 immediately to report the incident, noting details about the individual, time, and situation.
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Keep track of recognizable landmarks around the area where the individual was first seen in distress in the water.
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Coach the individual from the riverbank or shore edge with the above noted tips for water self-rescue.
The Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) urges the public to be extra cautious and always be aware of surroundings if the South Saskatchewan River is part of a summer fun activity.
“Hot weather like we have right now makes people look for fun ways to cool off and get out on the river,” says Deputy Chief Rob Hogan. “There are many things that we can do safely, but there are some that folks shouldn’t do because it puts them and others at great risk.”
On the weekend, SFD crews assisted three individuals to safety in two separate incidents after they found themselves stranded in the river near Poplar Bluff south of city limits.
Bylaw No. 4433 prohibits swimming in the South Saskatchewan River within city limits. Areas along the river outside of city limits are popular cool-down spots in the summer. Deputy Chief Hogan says response times to water rescue calls outside of the city can be affected by many factors.
“The Saskatoon Fire Department’s priority is to attend to calls for emergency services within city limits, and so the Mutual Aid service that we provide to areas outside of the city in the RM of Corman Park can be impacted if our crews are already busy with fire or emergency calls inside the city,” Hogan says. “We want all residents to be mindful of this when making the decision to venture near, in, or on the water, and have a back-up plan if our crews can’t get to you immediately.
“Evaluate the weather and water conditions from the shore before you venture out and inform others of your plans and route. You should keep your cell phone as charged as possible, refrain from alcohol which affects judgement, have a personal floatation device, and take a whistle and flashlight to call out and notify of your location.”
If you are in distress in the river:
If you witness someone in distress in the river:
For additional information, visit saskatoon.ca/watersafety.
Rescheduled: 51st Street westbound exit ramp to Idylwyld Drive northbound closed on Wednesday evening
July 19, 2022 - 8:00am
The 51st Street westbound exit ramp to Idylwyld Drive northbound will be closed on Wednesday, July 20, at 7:00 p.m. for durable pavement marking installation work. There will be various Idylwyld Drive northbound curb lane closures between 51st Street and Marquis Drive during this project. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this work. This project is expected to take 10 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.
Ruth Street closed between Lorne and Melrose avenues starting Wednesday
July 19, 2022 - 7:00am
- Idylwyld Drive off-ramp to Ruth Street will be closed
- Intersection at Ruth Street and Vernon Avenue will be closed
- Intersection at Ruth Street and McPherson Avenue will be closed
- Intersection at Ruth Street and Kelvin Avenue will be closed
Ruth Street will be closed between Lorne and Melrose avenues starting Wednesday, July 20, at 7:00 a.m. for roadway 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.
Additional project 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, July 19, 2022
July 18, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CENTRAL AVE SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 109TH ST W TO 108TH ST W
(Sign installation)
Start: July 19, 8:00 a.m. End: July 19, 12:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 1ST ST E TO 7TH ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: July 19, 9:00 a.m. End: July 19, 3:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HERITAGE WAY TO MCKERCHER DR
(Tree pruning)
Start: July 19, 9:00 a.m. End: July 19, 3:00 p.m.
OVERNIGHT
VARIOUS IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB LANE CLOSURES FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR E
(Durable pavement marking installation)
Start: July 19, 7:00 p.m. End: July 20, 7:00 a.m.
51ST ST E RAMP CLOSED FROM 51ST ST E TO IDYLWYLD DR N
(Durable pavement marking installation)
Start: July 19, 7:00 p.m. End: July 20, 7:00 a.m.
ONGOING
IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR E
(Durable pavement marking installation)
Start: July 18, 7:00 p.m. End: July 19, 5:00 a.m.
3RD AVE N ROAD CLOSED AT 26TH ST E
(Water main repair)
Start: June 14, 7:00 a.m. End: July 19, 5:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE S TO 20TH ST E
(Taste of Saskatchewan)
Spadina Cr NB Bike Lane closed from 20th to 21st streets.
Start: July 9, 8:00 a.m. End: July 19, 6:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM MORGAN AVE TO SOMMERFELD AVE
(Ramp replacement)
Start: July 13, 7:00 a.m. End: July 20, 4:30 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED AT ATTRIDGE DR
(Bridge deck rehabilitation)
Start: July 18, 7:00 p.m. End: July 21, 7:00 a.m.
LENORE DR WB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT REDBERRY RD
(Concrete replacement)
Start: July 18, 7:00 a.m. End: July 21, 5:00 p.m.
LENORE DR EB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM RUSSELL RD TO REDBERRY RD
(Concrete work)
Start: July 18, 7:00 a.m. End: July 21, 5:30 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 33RD ST E
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED FROM MILLAR AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Concrete replacement)
Start: July 12, 8:00 p.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE N WORK ADJACENT TO NB ROADWAY FROM COLLEGE DR TO 108TH ST W
(Streetlight pole repairs)
Start: July 18, 8:00 a.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
DUNDONALD AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO CAEN ST
(Drainage improvements)
Start: June 28, 7:00 a.m. End: July 25, 4:30 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB & WB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Deck repair)
Start: July 14, 8:00 p.m. End: July 28, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR ROAD CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(New road construction)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT CAIRNS AVE
(Water main replacement)
Start: June 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
51st Street westbound exit ramp to Idylwyld Drive northbound closed on Tuesday evening
July 18, 2022 - 2:00pm
The 51st Street westbound exit ramp to Idylwyld Drive northbound will be closed on Tuesday, July 19, at 7:00 p.m. for durable pavement marking installation work. There will be various Idylwyld Drive northbound curb lane closures between 51st Street and Marquis Drive during this project. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this work. This project is expected to take 10 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.
Cumberland Avenue closed between 1st and 7th streets on Tuesday
July 18, 2022 - 8:00am
Cumberland Avenue will be closed between 1st and 7th streets on Tuesday, July 19, at 9:00 a.m. for roadway patching work. The intersections at Cumberland Avenue and 3rd Street; and Cumberland Avenue and 5th Street will be closed during this project. 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.
Bus service to SaskTel Centre
July 18, 2022 - 6:00am
- 7:15 p.m.
- 7:55 p.m.
Direct service from the Special Events Stop (outside the 2nd Avenue Lofts at 23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see John Fogerty at SaskTel Centre on Tuesday, July 19, 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! Check out the Transit+ feature that helps make connections that combine Transit with riide and Uber. Transit does the work so you can travel with ease! Download the Transit app from the Apple Store or Google Play.
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.
Transit Customer Service Centre Closed Monday – Wednesday
July 17, 2022 - 5:30am
- Call 306.975.3100 to speak with a Customer Service Representative
- Email transit.services@saskatoon.ca or
- SaskatoonTransit.ca for fare information, trip planning tool and all other inquiries.
Saskatoon Transit Customer Service Centre will be closed to walk-in customers Monday, July 18 through to Wednesday, July 20, due to unforeseen circumstances. The Customer Service Center info-line (306.975.3100) will continue to be available from 7:00AM – 7:00PM.
Stay connected with Saskatoon Transit:
Fare products are available for purchase on mobile devices through either the TGo or Transit app or at any of Saskatoon Transit’s vendor locations.
The Customer Service Centre is expected to resume walk-in hours on Thursday, July 21, 2022.
Daily Road Report, July 18, 2022
July 15, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
LENORE DR WB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT REDBERRY RD
(Concrete replacement)
Start: July 18, 7:00 a.m. End: July 21, 5:00 p.m.
LENORE DR EB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM RUSSELL RD TO REDBERRY RD
(Concrete work)
Start: July 18, 7:00 a.m. End: July 21, 5:30 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 1ST ST E TO 5TH ST E
(Catch basin repairs)
Start: July 18, 8:00 a.m. End: July 18, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE N WORK ADJACENT TO NB ROADWAY FROM COLLEGE DR TO 108TH ST W
(Streetlight pole repairs)
Start: July 18, 8:00 a.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
OVERNIGHT
IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR E
(Durable pavement marking installation)
Start: July 18, 7:00 p.m. End: July 19, 5:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED AT ATTRIDGE DR
(Bridge deck rehabilitation)
Start: July 18, 7:00 p.m. End: July 21, 7:00 a.m.
ONGOING
CIRCLE DR E NB RAMP TO WB CLOSED AT PRESTON AVE N
(Construction)
Start: July 17, 12:00 a.m. End: July 18, 4:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S SB & NB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Line painting)
Start: July 17, 7:00 p.m. End: July 18, 5:00 a.m.
3RD AVE N ROAD CLOSED AT 26TH ST E
(Water main repair)
Start: June 14, 7:00 a.m. End: July 19, 5:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE S TO 20TH ST E
(Taste of Saskatchewan)
Spadina Cr NB Bike Lane closed from 20th to 21st streets.
Start: July 9, 8:00 a.m. End: July 19, 6:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM MORGAN AVE TO SOMMERFELD AVE
(Ramp replacement)
Start: July 13, 7:00 a.m. End: July 20, 4:30 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 33RD ST E
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED FROM MILLAR AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Concrete replacement)
Start: July 12, 8:00 p.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
DUNDONALD AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO CAEN ST
(Drainage improvements)
Start: June 28, 7:00 a.m. End: July 25, 4:30 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB & WB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Deck repair)
Start: July 14, 8:00 p.m. End: July 28, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR ROAD CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(New road construction)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT CAIRNS AVE
(Water main replacement)
Start: June 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Weekend Road Report, July 16-17, 2022
July 15, 2022 - 8:09am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
SPADINA CRES E SB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT WINDSOR ST
(Sewer lining)
Start: July 16, 7:00 a.m. End: July 16, 3:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO CENTRAL AVE
(Construction)
Start: July 16, 7:00 a.m. End: July 17, 6:00 p.m.
22ND ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO 2ND AVE N
(Roadway patching)
Start: July 17, 7:00 a.m. End: July 17, 12:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: July 17, 7:00 a.m. End: July 17, 12:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB LEFT TURN LANE & NB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Hydro vac valve)
Start: July 17, 7:00 a.m. End: July 17, 3:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO ADELAIDE ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: July 17, 7:00 a.m. End: July 17, 3:00 p.m.
33RD ST E WB LANES; & EB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM ONTARIO AVE TO QUEBEC AVE
(Roadway patching)
Start: July 17, 9:00 a.m. End: July 17, 3:00 p.m.
OVERNIGHT
1ST AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 19TH ST E TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Durable pavement marking installation)
Start: July 16, 7:00 p.m. End: July 17, 5:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO 8TH ST E
(Durable pavement marking installation)
Start: July 16, 7:00 p.m. End: July 17, 5:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S SB OFFRAMP CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR S TO 8TH ST E
(Durable pavement marking installation)
Access to 8th Street will be maintained in the Idylwyld Drive southbound median lane
Start: July 16, 7:00 p.m. End: July 17, 5:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB RAMP TO ATTRIDGE DR WB CLOSED
(Construction)
Start: July 17, 12:00 a.m. End: July 18, 4:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S SB & NB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Line painting)
Start: July 17, 7:00 p.m. End: July 18, 5:00 a.m.
ONGOING
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 2ND ST E
(Durable pavement marking installation)
Start: July 15, 7:00 a.m. End: July 16, 5:00 a.m.
CLARENCE AVE S INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BUTE ST
(Construction)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 16, 5:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E EB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM COY AVE TO LORNE AVE
(Concrete work)
Start: July 11, 7:00 a.m. End: July 17, 5:30 p.m.
3RD AVE N ROAD CLOSED AT 26TH ST E
(Watermain repair)
Start: June 14, 7:00 a.m. End: July 19, 5:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE S TO 20TH ST E
(Taste of Saskatchewan)
Spadina Cr NB Bike Lane closed from 20th to 21st streets.
Start: July 9, 8:00 a.m. End: July 19, 6:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM MORGAN AVE TO SOMMERFELD AVE
(Ramp replacement)
Start: July 13, 7:00 a.m. End: July 20, 4:30 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 33RD ST E
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED FROM MILLAR AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Concrete replacement)
Start: July 12, 8:00 p.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
DUNDONALD AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO CAEN ST
(Drainage improvements)
Start: June 28, 7:00 a.m. End: July 25, 4:30 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB & WB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Deck repair)
Start: July 14, 8:00 p.m. End: July 28, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR ROAD CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(New road construction)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT CAIRNS AVE
(Water main replacement)
Start: June 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
City recognizes National Drowning Prevention Week with free access days
July 15, 2022 - 10:00am
- George Ward Pool – Sunday, July 17
- Riversdale Pool – Tuesday, July 19
- Mayfair Pool – Thursday, July 21
- Lathey Pool – Saturday, July 23
July 17-23, 2022 is National Drowning Prevention Week. To recognize it, the City of Saskatoon is offering free access at the outdoor pools on the following days:
Watch for activities and water-safety demonstrations taking place at the outdoor pools during the week.
Visit saskatoon.ca/leisureonline for public swim times.
Various Idylwyld Drive lane and ramp closures starting Saturday evening
July 15, 2022 - 9:00am
- 1st Avenue southbound ramp to Idylwyld Drive southbound closed
- 1st Avenue road closed between 20th Street and Idylwyld Drive
- The intersection at 19th Street and 1st Avenue will remain open
- 20th Street westbound left turn bay to 1st Avenue southbound closed
- 19th Street westbound left turn bay to 1st Ave southbound closed
- Idylwyld Drive southbound curb lane from 19th Street to 8th Street closed
- Access to 8th street eastbound will be maintained in the Idylwyld Drive southbound median lane
- Idylwyld Drive northbound ramp to 1st Avenue northbound closed
- Idylwyld Drive northbound curb and center lanes closed between 8th and 20th streets
- Idylwyld Drive northbound right turn bay to 20th Street eastbound closed
- Idylwyld Drive southbound median lane from 19th Street to 8th Street closed
- Access to 8th street eastbound will be maintained in the Idylwyld Drive southbound curb lane
To accommodate durable pavement marking installation work on Idylwyld Drive starting Saturday, July 16, ramp closures, speed reductions, detours, and lane restrictions will be in place guiding motorists around these projects. Work expected to take 10 hours to complete daily, barring unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
Road restrictions in place from July 16 at 7:00 p.m. to July 17 at 5:00 a.m.
Road restrictions in place from July 17 at 7:00 p.m. to July 18 at 5:00 a.m.
Saskatoon Transit will 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.
Know before you go! Find up-to-date traffic detour information at www.saskatoon.ca/go/traffic and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
Rescheduled: Cumberland Avenue intersection closed at 3rd Street on Monday
July 15, 2022 - 8:00am
The intersection at Cumberland Avenue and 3rd Street will be closed on Monday, July 18, at 8:00 a.m. for catch basin repair work. 3rd Street will be closed between Ewart and Jackson avenues during this project. 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.
Circle Drive northbound exit ramp to Attridge Drive westbound closed on Sunday
July 15, 2022 - 7:00am
The Circle Drive northbound exit ramp to Attridge Drive westbound will be closed on Sunday, July 17 at 12:00 a.m. for roadway work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this work. This project is expected to take one day 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.
Bus service to SaskTel Centre
July 15, 2022 - 6:00am
- 6:15 p.m.
- 6:35 p.m.
- 6:55 p.m.
- 7:15 p.m.
- 7:35 p.m.
Direct service from the Special Events Stop (outside the 2nd Avenue Lofts at 23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see Loud Luxury at SaskTel Centre on Friday, July 15, 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! Check out the Transit+ feature that helps make connections that combine Transit with riide and Uber. Transit does the work so you can travel with ease! Download the Transit app from the Apple Store or Google Play.
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, July 15, 2022
July 14, 2022 - 9:01am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
4TH AVE N SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Temporary water line work)
Start: July 15, 7:00 a.m. End: July 15, 6:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 2ND ST E
(Durable pavement marking installation)
Start: July 15, 7:00 a.m. End: July 16, 5:00 a.m.
ONGOING
25TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Watermain work)
Start: July 13, 7:00 a.m. End: July 15, 4:30 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE S INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BUTE ST
(Construction)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 16, 5:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E EB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM COY AVE TO LORNE AVE
(Concrete work)
Start: July 11, 7:00 a.m. End: July 17, 5:30 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE S TO 20TH ST E
(Taste of Saskatchewan)
Spadina Cr NB Bike Lane closed from 20th to 21st streets.
Start: July 9, 8:00 a.m. End: July 19, 6:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM MORGAN AVE TO SOMMERFELD AVE
(Ramp replacement)
Start: July 13, 7:00 a.m. End: July 20, 4:30 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 33RD ST E
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED FROM MILLAR AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Concrete replacement)
Start: July 12, 8:00 p.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
DUNDONALD AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO CAEN ST
(Drainage improvements)
Start: June 28, 7:00 a.m. End: July 25, 4:30 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB & WB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Deck repair)
Start: July 14, 8:00 p.m. End: July 28, 5:00 p.m.
3RD AVE N ROAD CLOSED AT 26TH ST E
(Watermain repair)
Start: June 14, 7:00 a.m. End: July 29, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR ROAD CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(New road construction)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT CAIRNS AVE
(Water main replacement)
Start: June 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Spray pad hours of operation extended as part of the City’s extreme heat response
July 13, 2022 - 4:30pm
As part of the City's Extreme Heat Response, all spray pads hours have been extended to 10:00 p.m. until Monday, July 18. Spray pads are open daily at 10:00 a.m.
Visit saskatoon.ca/spraypads for a list of locations.
City releases 2021 Service, Savings, Sustainability (SSS) Report
July 13, 2022 - 10:06am
- Doubling minor sidewalk repairs
- City Hall Lobby reconfigured to prioritize customer experience
- Improvements to Saskatoon.ca to make it more mobile friendly
- Reintroduction of prescribed fires to help ecological health
- LED street light upgrade completed
- Solid Waste Reduction & Diversion Plan unveiled
- Facility improvements to increase energy efficiency
- Use of recycled asphalt
- ePermitting improvements for building and development permits
Every year, the City of Saskatoon produces its Service, Savings and Sustainability (SSS) Report. The report focuses on the preceding calendar year and highlights the ways City employees worked to capture savings, enhance services for residents, and make improvements in the area of sustainability.
“The theme of the 2021 report is 2021: Resilience & Readiness,” says Celene Anger, the City’s Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer. “We wanted to tell the story of how we worked together to continue delivering and improving programs and services in the second year of a global pandemic, all while working to keep residents and staff safe.”
Initiatives featured in the 2021 report include:
The 2021 Service, Savings and Sustainability (SSS) Report reflects the City’s year-over-year commitment to find savings, explore and take on new challenges, and find practical, forward-thinking solutions to meet the changing needs of the community.
“At the City of Saskatoon, we have a strong commitment to continuous improvement and are always looking for new ways to improve performance and deliver value for taxpayer dollars,” says Anger.
The 2021 SSS Report will be presented as an information item at the Governance and Priorities Committee meeting on Monday, July 18. The report is available now at saskatoon.ca/SSSreport.
Daily Road Report - July 14, 2022
July 13, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
4TH AVE N SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO 25TH ST E
(Temporary water line installation)
Start: July 14, 7:00 a.m. End: July 14, 4:30 p.m.
FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD CLOSED AT FAST CRES
(Construction)
Start: July 14, 7:00 a.m. End: July 14, 7:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
ATTRIDGE DR EB & WB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Deck repair)
Start: July 14, 8:00 p.m. End: July 28, 5:00 p.m.
ONGOING
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 33RD ST E
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 14, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 14, 5:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB & WB MEDAIN LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Overpass rehabilitation)
Start: July 5, 8:00 p.m. End: July 14, 7:30 p.m.
MILLAR AVE FULL CLOSURE AT 60TH ST E
(Road repair)
Start: July 6, 7:00 a.m. End: July 15, 4:00 p.m.
25TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Water main work)
Start: July 13, 7:00 a.m. End: July 15, 4:30 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E EB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM COY AVE TO LORNE AVE
(Concrete work)
Start: July 11, 7:00 a.m. End: July 17, 5:30 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE S TO 20TH ST E
(Taste of Saskatchewan)
Spadina Cr NB Bike Lane closed from 20th to 21st streets.
Start: July 9, 8:00 a.m. End: July 19, 6:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM MORGAN AVE TO SOMMERFELD AVE
(Ramp replacement)
Start: July 13, 7:00 a.m. End: July 20, 4:30 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED FROM MILLAR AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Concrete replacement)
Start: July 12, 8:00 p.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
DUNDONALD AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO CAEN ST
(Drainage improvements)
Start: June 28, 7:00 a.m. End: July 25, 4:30 p.m.
3RD AVE N ROAD CLOSED AT 26TH ST E
(Watermain repair)
Start: June 14, 7:00 a.m. End: July 29, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR ROAD CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(New Road Construction)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT CAIRNS AVE
(Water main replacement)
Start: June 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 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 - July 13, 2022
July 12, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
25TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Water main work)
Start: July 13, 7:00 a.m. End: July 15, 4:30 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM MORGAN AVE TO SOMMERFELD AVE
(Ramp replacement)
Start: July 13, 7:00 a.m. End: July 20, 4:30 p.m.
PRESTON CROSSING SB RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED AT PRESTON AVE
(Sign construction)
Start: July 13, 8:00 a.m. End: July 13, 2:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E VARIOUS SINGLE LANE CLOSURES FROM WARMAN RD TO SPADINA CRES E
(Mowing)
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: July 13, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
CIRCLE DR E NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 108TH ST W TO ATTRIDGE DR
(Bridge deck rehabilitation)
Start: July 10, 7:00 p.m. End: July 13, 7:00 a.m.
1ST AVE N NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Cable work)
Start: July 4, 8:00 a.m. End: July 13, 4:30 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO 1ST ST E
(Manhole repair)
Start: July 12, 8:00 a.m. End: July 13, 5:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 33RD ST E
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 14, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 14, 5:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB & WB MEDAIN LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Overpass rehabilitation)
Start: July 5, 8:00 p.m. End: July 14, 7:30 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E EB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM COY AVE TO LORNE AVE
(Concrete work)
Start: July 11, 7:00 a.m. End: July 17, 5:30 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE S TO 20TH ST E
(Taste of Saskatchewan)
Spadina Cr NB Bike Lane closed from 20th to 21st streets.
Start: July 9, 8:00 a.m. End: July 19, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED FROM MILLAR AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Concrete replacement)
Start: July 12, 8:00 p.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
DUNDONALD AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO CAEN ST
(Drainage improvements)
Start: June 28, 7:00 a.m. End: July 25, 4:30 p.m.
3RD AVE N ROAD CLOSED AT 26TH ST E
(Watermain repair)
Start: June 14, 7:00 a.m. End: July 29, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR ROAD CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(New Road Construction)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT CAIRNS AVE
(Water main replacement)
Start: June 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 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.
Saskatoon Extreme Heat Response Plan Activation
July 12, 2022 - 10:45am
- Have access to cool drinking water and drink regularly, even when not feeling thirsty
- Move to a cooler indoor space, if possible
- Draw curtains, shades or shutters to help block direct sunlight
- Close windows during the heat of the day to trap cooler air indoors
- Open windows overnight or whenever there is a cool breeze, keeping safety in mind
- Activate air conditioning or open windows in different areas to create a cross-breeze
- Limit physical activity and exposure to the outdoors during the hottest hours
- Wear light coloured and lightweight clothing
- Apply sunscreen and reapply regularly throughout the day
- Wear a hat or other head covering
- Ensuring your pet has plenty of fresh water to drink
- Monitoring your pet for signs of heat stress such as rapid panting
- Never leaving pets in parked cars for any amount of time
- Offering your pet a means to cool down such as a wading pool or damp towel
- Drink extra water
- Increase breaks out of the sun
- Modify work duties to prevent heat illness
In response to the high temperatures this week, the Emergency Management Organization (EMO) has activated the Response Plan to support residents in Saskatoon, especially those vulnerable to the heat.
In 2019 the Cold Weather Strategy partners convened and identified a need for an Extreme Heat Response plan to ensure designated cooling spaces are in place for Saskatoon’s homeless population, greatly reducing their risk of heat exposure related illnesses during the summer months. This Strategy has continued to evolve to include water bottle distribution in 2021.
In the summer of 2021, British Columbia experienced a significant Heat Dome. A review of the incident found that during the Heat Dome individuals 50 years and older, living in private residences, with health issues and social isolated were at significantly greater risk during extreme heat events. The City of Saskatoon has studied the impact of this Heat Dome and has determined that there is a need to expand the Extreme Heat Response Plan to include other Saskatoon residents who may be at increased risk during extended extreme heat events.
The Saskatoon Extreme Heat Response Plan will continue to have a coordinated response to ensure cooling locations, wellness checks and water bottle distribution for residents experiencing homelessness. Additional partners have joined, and are still being sought, for the Extreme Heat Response Plan this year. These additional partners will work together to coordinate activities to support Saskatoon residents who are older adults, living in private residences and may be at increased risk during the extreme heat events.
Extreme Heat Response is not the sole responsibility of any one organization. It takes a whole community to ensure the safety of those vulnerable to extreme heat. Saskatoon EMO works with many partners in the Extreme Heat Response Plan. These include the Saskatchewan Heath Authority, the Saskatoon Housing Initiative Partnership, Environment and Climate Change Canada and many others.
If your organization is interested in becoming a partner of the Saskatoon Extreme Heat Response Plan, please contact emo.eoc@saskatoon.ca.
Things to consider during days of extreme heat:
Keep cool
Sun protection
Be a good neighbour
River safety
Pet wellness
Working safe
Transit Safe Bus Program
Smart yard and garden watering
Bus service to SaskTel Centre
July 12, 2022 - 6:00am
- 6:15 p.m.
- 6:55 p.m.
Direct service from the Special Events Stop (outside the 2nd Avenue Lofts at 23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see Summer Rewind at SaskTel Centre on Wednesday, July 13, 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! Check out the Transit+ feature that helps make connections that combine Transit with riide and Uber. Transit does the work so you can travel with ease! Download the Transit app from the Apple Store or Google Play.
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 - July 12, 2022
July 11, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO 1ST ST E
(Manhole repair)
Start: July 12, 8:00 a.m. End: July 13, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM CASCADE ST TO HOPKINS ST
(Sewer lining)
Start: July 12, 9:00 a.m. End: July 12, 3:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM HOPKINS ST TO WILSON CRES
(Sewer lining)
Start: July 12, 9:00 a.m. End: July 12, 3:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED FROM MILLAR AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Concrete replacement)
Start: July 12, 8:00 p.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR E
(Road resurfacing)
Closure will be set nightly and removed each morning
Start: July 10, 7:00 p.m. End: July 12, 7:00 a.m.
ONGOING
CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM QUEBEC AVE TO VENTURE CRES
(Concrete replacement)
Start: July 5, 7:00 a.m. End: July 12, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 108TH ST W TO ATTRIDGE DR
(Bridge deck rehab)
Start: July 10, 7:00 p.m. End: July 13, 7:00 a.m.
1ST AVE N NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Cable work)
Start: July 4, 8:00 a.m. End: July 13, 4:30 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 33RD ST E
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 14, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 14, 5:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB & WB MEDAIN LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Overpass rehabilitation)
Start: July 5, 8:00 p.m. End: July 16, 7:30 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E EB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM COY AVE TO LORNE AVE
(Concrete work)
Start: July 11, 7:00 a.m. End: July 17, 5:30 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE S TO 20TH ST E
(Taste of Saskatchewan)
Spadina Cr NB Bike Lane closed from 20th to 21st streets.
Start: July 9, 8:00 a.m. End: July 19, 6:00 p.m.
DUNDONALD AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO CAEN ST
(Drainage improvements)
Start: June 28, 7:00 a.m. End: July 25, 4:30 p.m.
3RD AVE N ROAD CLOSED AT 26TH ST E
(Water main repair)
Start: June 14, 7:00 a.m. End: July 29, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR ROAD CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(New Road Construction)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT CAIRNS AVE
(Water main replacement)
Start: June 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 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.
Rescheduled: Cumberland Avenue closed between 1st and Taylor streets starting Tuesday
July 11, 2022 - 7:00am
Cumberland Avenue will be closed between 1st and Taylor streets starting Tuesday, July 12, at 8:00 a.m. for 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.
Rogers outage affecting payment processing for various City of Saskatoon services
July 8, 2022 - 9:27am
- City Golf Courses: Cash or credit card payment only. Debit card payments cannot be processed due to the outage.
- Leisure Centres and Outdoor Swimming Pools: Cash or credit card payment only. Debit card payments cannot be processed due to the outage.
- Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park: Cash or credit card payment only. Debit card payments cannot be processed due to the outage.
- Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo: Cash or credit card payment only. Debit card payments cannot be processed due to the outage.
- Gordon Howe Campground: Cash or credit card payment only. Debit card payments cannot be processed due to the outage.
- Corporate Revenue Customer Service Payments at City Hall: Cash payment only. Credit cards are not accepted at Corporate Revenue. Debit card payments cannot be processed due to the outage
- Saskatoon Transit Customer Service: Able to accept credit cards. Debit Card payments cannot be processed due to the outage.
- Saskatoon Landfill: Accepting cash only. Issues with debit and credit cards.
- City of Saskatoon Parking payments throughout the city: The new app ParkedIn can still accept credit card payment. ParkedIn also accepts online payment.
The public has been made aware today that telecommunications provider Rogers outage Friday, July 8 has resulted in widespread service disruption to wireless, cable and internet customers across Canada.
While Rogers is working to resolve their issue as soon as possible, at present, there is no timeline yet for the restoration of services. Until this issue is resolved, customers interacting with City of Saskatoon services should be prepared to use a payment method other than a debit card.
The following City of Saskatoon services are experiencing payment impacts due to the Rogers outage:
Watch for updates on City of Saskatoon services and the return of normal payment processing as we learn more from Rogers.
Visit saskatoon.ca for more information on City of Saskatoon services.
Tornado Watch issued; City advises residents to stay alert, be prepared
July 8, 2022 - 9:10am
- Severe thunderstorms, with frequent thunder and lightning.
- An extremely dark sky sometimes highlighted by green or yellow clouds.
- A rumbling or whistling sound.
- A funnel cloud often tucked behind a curtain of heavy rain or hail.
- Store or anchor loose objects like patio furniture and outdoor toys.
- Store garbage and recycling carts as soon as possible after collections.
- Plan to stay off the roads if possible. Extreme winds can contribute to loss of vehicle control, or even overturning of vehicles.
- Beware of fallen branches, trees, or power lines. If you encounter a fallen power line, stay clear of it, and please report it immediately.
- Be prepared for the possibility of a power outage and have emergency supplies on-hand including flashlights, batteries, activities, and food.
- Make sure your pets are safe inside.
- Keep devices charged so you don’t lose communication during an outage.
- When experiencing extreme wind, go to the basement or lowest level of your living space and stay away from windows.
A Tornado Watch has been issued for a number of areas in Western Canada including Saskatoon. The City wishes to remind residents that tornados can appear quickly and to be on alert.
A Tornado Watch means keep an eye out for a possible tornado. A Tornado Warning means a tornado is either imminent or occurring.
Signs for a tornado can include:
In addition to watching conditions yourself, it’s a good idea to be signed up for the following emergency notification systems: SaskAlert, WeatherCAN, and City of Saskatoon NotifyNow Emergency Alerts.
Environment Canada is responsible for informing the public when conditions exist that may produce tornadoes. It does this through radio, television, newspapers. Please keep an eye on these or other reliable sources of information.
How to prepare:
For more information on tornado preparedness, please visit GetPrepared.ca.
Daily Road Report, July 11, 2022
July 8, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
TAYLOR ST E EB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM COY AVE TO LORNE AVE
(Concrete work)
Start: July 11, 7:00 a.m. End: July 17, 5:30 p.m.
ONGOING
CLARENCE AVE S INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BUTE ST
(Construction)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 11, 5:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N INTERSECTION CLOSED AT QUEEN ST
(Hydrant repairs)
Start: July 10, 8:00 a.m. End: July 11, 5:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR E
(Roadway resurfacing)
Closure will be set nightly and picked each morning.
Start: July 10, 7:00 p.m. End: July 12, 7:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 108TH ST W TO ATTRIDGE DR
(Bridge deck rehabilitation)
Start: July 10, 7:00 p.m. End: July 13, 7:00 a.m.
1ST AVE N NB PARKING LANE & SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Cable work)
Start: July 4, 8:00 a.m. End: July 13, 4:30 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 33RD ST E
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 14, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 14, 5:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB & WB MEDAIN LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Overpass rehabilitation)
Start: July 5, 8:00 p.m. End: July 16, 7:30 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE S TO 20TH ST E
(Taste of Saskatchewan)
Spadina Cr NB Bike Lane closed from 20th to 21st streets.
Start: July 9, 8:00 a.m. End: July 19, 6:00 p.m.
DUNDONALD AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO CAEN ST
(Drainage improvements)
Start: June 28, 7:00 a.m. End: July 25, 4:30 p.m.
3RD AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 25TH ST TO QUEEN ST
(Water main repair)
Start: June 14, 7:00 a.m. End: July 29, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR ROAD CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(New road construction)
Start: June 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT CAIRNS AVE
(Water main replacement)
Start: June 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Weekend Road Report, July 9-10, 2022
July 8, 2022 - 2:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
33RD ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE B N TO AVE C N
(Connection repair)
Start: July 9, 8:00 a.m. End: July 10, 4:30 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E WB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM HERITAGE WAY TO MCKERCHER DR
(Catch basin replacement)
Start: July 9, 8:00 a.m. End: July 10, 5:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES EROAD CLOSURE FROM 3RD AVE S TO 20TH ST E
(Taste of Saskatchewan)
Spadina Cr NB Bike Lane closed from 20th to 21st streets.
Start: July 9, 8:00 a.m. End: July 19, 6:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED FROM 60TH ST E TO MARQUIS DR E
(Roadway paving)
NB Left Turns to Marquis Drive will be maintained. 71st Street will be available for Left Turns.
Start: July 9, 5:00 p.m. End: July 10, 7:00 a.m.
8TH ST E EB & WB CURB LANES CLOSED AT ACADIA DR
(Streetlight pole replacement)
Start: July 10, 4:00 a.m. End: July 10, 1:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR WB OFFRAMP CLOSED FROM COLLEGE DR TO MCKERCHER DR
(Streetlight pole replacement)
Start: July 10, 6:00 a.m. End: July 10, 12:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM OSLER ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Roadway patching)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: July 10, 3:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E EB RIGHT TURN BAY CLOSED AT KINGSMERE BLVD
(Roadway patching)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: July 10, 3:00 p.m.
33RD ST E EB LANES CLOSED AT QUEBEC AVE
(Roadwork)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: July 10, 3:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: July 10, 3:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N INTERSECTION CLOSED AT QUEEN ST
(Hydrant repair)
Start: July 10, 8:00 a.m. End: July 11, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E NB LEFT TURN LANE; & EB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED AT MCKERCHER DR
(Valve repair)
Start: July 10, 9:00 a.m. End: July 10, 2:00 p.m.
WANUSKEWIN RD SB LANES CLOSED FROM 71ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR E
(Roadway patching)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the NB lanes.
Start: July 10, 9:00 a.m. End: July 10, 3:00 p.m.
OVERNIGHT
IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR E
(Roadway resurfacing)
Closure will be set nightly and picked each morning.
Start: July 10, 7:00 p.m. End: July 12, 7:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 108TH ST W TO ATTRIDGE DR
(Bridge deck rehabilitation)
Start: July 10, 7:00 p.m. End: July 13, 7:00 a.m.
ONGOING
IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR E
(Roadway resurfacing)
Closures will be set each night and removed the following morning.
Start: July 6, 6:30 p.m. End: July 9, 7:00 a.m.
33RD ST E EB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 8, 9:00 a.m. End: July 9, 5:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM LAURISTON ST TO 34TH ST E
(Intersection improvements)
Start: July 8, 9:00 a.m. End: July 9, 5:00 p.m.
2ND AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Downtown Sidewalk Sale)
Intersection at 2nd Avenue and 22nd Street will remain open
Start: July 7, 5:30 a.m. End: July 9, 7:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM QUEBEC AVE TO VENTURE CRES
(Concrete replacement)
Start: July 5, 7:00 a.m. End: July 10, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE S INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BUTE ST
(Construction)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 11, 5:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N NB PARKING LANE & SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Cable work)
Start: July 4, 8:00 a.m. End: July 13, 4:30 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 33RD ST E
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 14, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 14, 5:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB & WB MEDAIN LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Overpass rehabilitation)
Start: July 5, 8:00 p.m. End: July 16, 7:30 p.m.
DUNDONALD AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO CAEN ST
(Drainage improvements)
Start: June 28, 7:00 a.m. End: July 25, 4:30 p.m.
3RD AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 25TH ST TO QUEEN ST
(Water main repair)
Start: June 14, 7:00 a.m. End: July 29, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR ROAD CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(New road construction)
Start: June 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT CAIRNS AVE
(Water main replacement)
Start: June 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Spadina Crescent closed between 3rd Avenue and 20th Street starting Monday
July 8, 2022 - 5:00am
Spadina Crescent will be closed between 3rd Avenue and 20th Street starting Monday, July 11, at 8:00 a.m. for the Taste of Saskatchewan event. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the event site. This event is expected to take one week 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.
1st Avenue intersection closed at Queen Street starting Sunday
July 8, 2022 - 10:00am
The intersection at 1st Avenue and Queen Street will be closed starting Sunday, July 10, at 8:00 a.m. for hydrant valve repair work. Queen Street will be closed between 1st and 2nd avenues during this project. 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.
1st Avenue closed between 22nd and 23rd streets on Sunday
July 8, 2022 - 9:00am
1st Avenue will be closed between 22nd and 23rd streets on Sunday, July 10, at 7:00 a.m. for roadway patching work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take eight 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.
College Drive westbound ramp to McKercher Drive southbound closed on Sunday
July 8, 2022 - 8:00am
The College Drive westbound ramp to McKercher Drive southbound will be closed on Sunday, July 10 at 6:00 a.m. for light pole replacement work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this work. This project is expected to take 6 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.
33rd Street closed between Avenue B and Avenue C starting Saturday
July 8, 2022 - 7:00am
33rd Street will be closed between Avenue B and Avenue C starting Saturday, July 9, at 8:00 a.m. for water and sewer connection repair work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this detour. This project 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.
Water safety on the South Saskatchewan River
July 8, 2022 - 6:00am
- Be informed of changing water currents. Check with the Water Security Agency for river advisories.
- Plan your route and scout potential hazards or obstacles, including shallow areas and sandbars.
- Check weather conditions.
- Inspect your watercraft for safety preparedness.
- Operate your craft at a safe speed.
- Maintain a respectful distance from other river users.
- Do not operate a craft while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
- Ensure your craft is equipped with appropriate markers and lighting.
- Care for the environment by properly launching, fuelling, starting, and loading your craft.
- Call 911 immediately to report the incident, noting details about the individual, time, and situation.
- Keep track of recognizable landmarks around the area where the individual was first seen in distress in the water.
- Coach the individual from the shore edge on the below noted tips for water self-rescue.
- Stay calm.
- Keep your head above the water.
- Remove any heavy or bulky clothing items.
- Don’t fight the current; move with the current as you work your way to the shore edge.
With the arrival of summer weather, the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) is advising the public to exercise increased caution in and around the South Saskatchewan River. Recreation on the river can be fun and relaxing, but safety should be top of mind when residents approach the water.
Know before you go
Evaluate weather, equipment and water conditions from the shore before approaching the river:
Be respectful when operating watercrafts
Operating watercraft on the South Saskatchewan River is permitted where posted and requires proof of competency. When launching a pleasure craft or boating on the river, operators should be familiar with boating regulations and follow the Transport Canada Safe Boating Guide. Watercraft operators are required to have a lifejacket or personal flotation device (PFD) on board for each person on a watercraft; this includes both human- and motor-powered crafts.
River users should maintain proper river etiquette, and be considerate of others on the waterway:
Swimming is prohibited in the South Saskatchewan River
Bylaw No. 4433 prohibits swimming in the South Saskatchewan River within city limits. Wading or walking through the water is permitted unless otherwise posted. Protective footwear is recommended when walking along the river’s shore or sandbar to avoid cuts and abrasions from sharp rocks or other hazards.
View weir from a safe distance
The South Saskatchewan River is equipped with a weir to alter the flow and discharge of water along the river. This barrier produces a powerful backwash of water that is capable of trapping objects and people. The weir must never be approached and should only be viewed from a safe distance.
Water rescue tips
If you witness someone in distress in the river:
In the event that you are in distress in the river:
Always be cautious near larger bodies of water. In an emergency, call 911 immediately.
For additional information, visit saskatoon.ca/watersafety.
Daily Road Report, July 8, 2022
July 7, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
NELSON RD ROAD CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Crane setup)
Start: July 8, 6:00 a.m. End: July 8, 2:00 p.m.
33RD ST E EB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 8, 9:00 a.m. End: July 9, 5:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM LAURISTON ST TO 34TH ST E
(Intersection improvements)
Start: July 8, 9:00 a.m. End: July 9, 5:00 p.m.
ONGOING
MCKERCHER DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM TAIT CRES TO PARKDALE RD
(Hydrant replacement)
Start: July 7, 8:00 a.m. End: July 8, 4:30 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR E
(Roadway resurfacing)
Closures will be set each night and removed the following morning.
Start: July 6, 6:30 p.m. End: July 9, 7:00 a.m.
2ND AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Downtown Sidewalk Sale)
Intersection at 2nd Avenue and 22nd Street will remain open
Start: July 7, 5:30 a.m. End: July 9, 7:00 p.m.
21ST ST E FULL CLOSURE FROM 1ST AVE S TO 2ND AVE S
(Downtown Sidewalk Sale)
Start: July 7, 5:30 a.m. End: July 9, 7:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM QUEBEC AVE TO VENTURE CRES
(Concrete replacement)
Start: July 5, 7:00 a.m. End: July 10, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE S INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BUTE ST
(Construction)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 11, 5:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N NB PARKING LANE & SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Cable work)
Start: July 4, 8:00 a.m. End: July 13, 4:30 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 33RD ST E
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 14, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 14, 5:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB & WB MEDAIN LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Overpass rehabilitation)
Start: July 5, 8:00 p.m. End: July 16, 7:30 p.m.
DUNDONALD AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO CAEN ST
(Drainage improvements)
Start: June 28, 7:00 a.m. End: July 25, 4:30 p.m.
3RD AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 25TH ST TO QUEEN ST
(Water main repair)
Start: June 14, 7:00 a.m. End: July 29, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR ROAD CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(New road construction)
Start: June 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT CAIRNS AVE
(Water main replacement)
Start: June 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Nelson Road closed between Heal and Heath avenues on Friday
June 27, 2022 - 8:14am
Nelson Road will be closed between Heal and Heath avenues on Friday, July 8, at 6:00 a.m. for material loading work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this work. This project is expected to take eight hours 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, July 7, 2022
July 6, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
2ND AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Downtown Sidewalk Sale)
Intersection at 2nd Avenue and 22nd Street will remain open
Start: July 7, 5:30 a.m. End: July 9, 7:00 p.m.
MCKERCHER DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM TAIT CRES TO PARKDALE RD
(HYDRANT REPLACEMENT)
Start: July 7, 8:00 a.m. End: July 8, 4:30 p.m.
MCKERCHER DR NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT COLLEGE DR
(Deck testing)
Start: July 7, 9:00 a.m. End: July 7, 12:00 p.m.
22ND ST W WB MEDIAN & EB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM WITNEY AVE N TO CIRCLE DR W
(Streetlight repair)
Start: July 7, 9:00 a.m. End: July 7, 3:00 p.m.
OVERNIGHT
CIRCLE DR E WB CURB LANE AND EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Bridge washing)
Start: July 6, 8:00 p.m. End: July 7, 6:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT ATTRIDGE DR
(Overpass rehabilitation)
Start: July 6, 7:00 p.m. End: July 7, 7:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR E
(Roadway resurfacing)
Closures will be set each night and removed the following morning.
Start: July 6, 6:30 p.m. End: July 9, 7:00 a.m.
ONGOING
7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM PRINCESS ST TO DUKE ST
(Connection replacement)
Start: July 6, 8:00 a.m. End: July 7, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM QUEBEC AVE TO VENTURE CRES
(Concrete replacement)
Start: July 5, 7:00 a.m. End: July 10, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE S INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BUTE ST
(Construction)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 11, 5:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N NB PARKING LANE & SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 24TH ST E
(CABLE WORK)
Start: July 4, 8:00 a.m. End: July 13, 4:30 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 33RD ST E
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 14, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 14, 5:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB & WB MEDAIN LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Overpass rehabilitation)
Start: July 5, 8:00 p.m. End: July 16, 7:30 p.m.
DUNDONALD AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO CAEN ST
(Drainage improvements)
Start: June 28, 7:00 a.m. End: July 25, 4:30 p.m.
3RD AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 25TH ST TO QUEEN ST
(Water main repair)
Start: June 14, 7:00 a.m. End: July 29, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR ROAD CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(New road construction)
Start: June 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT CAIRNS AVE
(Water main replacement)
Start: June 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Hydrant collision causes flood, washout & water outage: City reminds drivers to obey barricades, avoid flooded streets
July 6, 2022 - 5:20am
City crews will continue to work on an emergency water main break at 60th Street and Millar Avenue, which appears to have been caused by a vehicle colliding with a fire hydrant Tuesday afternoon, July 5, 2022.
“When the hydrant was sheared off, it caused significant flooding at the intersection which undermined the roadway and water pipes,” says Pam Hamoline, Interim Director of Saskatoon Water. “Once we can excavate the road surface and get down to the pipe, we will know more about whether the water main was also damaged from the collision.”
The break and flood, which happened shortly after 2 p.m. on Tuesday, caused a water outage for the Provincial Correctional Centre and several businesses near the intersection. City staff worked quickly to provide an emergency water supply to the Correctional Centre and had water service restored around 8 p.m that night. Currently, those addresses are under a Drinking Water Advisory.
Several vehicles were captured on video shared from passersby on social media driving through the flooded area and one car became stuck in the cratered roadway.
Hamoline also reminds drivers to respect work zones: obey all barricades and do not drive around them. Overnight, another truck ignored barriers and became stuck in the washout crater. Fortunately, there was no spill of fuel or other environmental concerns.
“We can’t stress enough that when people see a roadway flooded out, they should not drive through,” Hamoline says. “There may be, and quite often there are, hazards and unsafe conditions they cannot see – as was the case with this incident. Barriers are there to keep everyone safe – residents and workers -- to avoid injuries, further costly damage to property and City infrastructure.”
As crews continue repair work the intersection will remain closed and a detour will be in place.
More info at Respect Work Zones.
2nd Avenue closed between 20th and 23rd streets starting Thursday
July 6, 2022 - 11:00am
- Thursday, July 7 – 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Friday, July 8 – 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, July 9 – 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
2nd Avenue will be closed between 20th and 23rd streets starting Thursday, July 7, at 5:30 a.m. for the Downtown Sidewalk Sale. 21st Street will be closed between 1st and 2nd avenues during this event. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the event site. This event will be in place for three days, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Closures will be set in place daily:
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.
Millar and 60th intersection remains closed following emergency water main break
July 6, 2022 - 1:32am
The intersection of Millar Avenue and 60th Street remains closed due to restoration work following a water main break. Detours are in place and drivers are advised to avoid the area.
Water service has been restored to most area businesses. The City is working to have service restored to the remaining businesses.
Access Transit adjusting service levels
July 6, 2022 - 7:00am
Beginning Thursday, July 7 Access Transit will shift, reduce or temporarily cancel some service over the next three weeks.
Access Transit is adjusting service to temporarily reduce service levels based on available resources. While ridership continues to return to pre-pandemic levels, Saskatoon Transit took a balanced and careful approach with an eye on preserving as much service as possible.
Reduced service will take effect starting on July 7 with the aim to begin adding back service hours in August if resources allow.
Please continue to book trips 3 days in advance as early as 9:00 a.m. to avoid possible denials.
Saskatoon Transit thanks riders for their patience and understanding.
Water main break at Millar and 60th Street impacts traffic and water pressure
July 5, 2022 - 10:37am
The intersection of Millar and 60th Street is closed due to emergency repairs on a water main. Detours will be in place immediately and drivers are advised to avoid the area and consider a different route.
Some businesses in the area may experience low water pressure. If needed, affected addresses will be issued a drinking water advisory.
Area businesses are asked to please avoid heavy water use until further notice. Activities such as handwashing and appliance use are allowed. A pressure-drop will be noticeable at the tap.
Daily Road Report, July 6, 2022
July 5, 2022 - 9:06am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM PRINCESS ST TO DUKE ST
(Connection replacement)
Start: July 6, 8:00 a.m. End: July 7, 5:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 109TH ST W TO 110TH ST W
(Connection replacement)
Start: July 6, 9:00 a.m. End: July 6, 1:00 p.m.
OVERNIGHT
IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR E
(Roadway resurfacing)
Closures will be set each night and removed the following morning
Start: July 6, 6:30 p.m. End: July 9, 7:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT ATTRIDGE DR
(Overpass rehabilitation)
Start: July 6, 7:00 p.m. End: July 7, 7:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB CURB LANE AND EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Bridge washing)
Start: July 6, 8:00 p.m. End: July 7, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB & SHOULDER CLOSED FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR E
(Road resurfacing)
Start: July 5, 7:00 p.m. End: July 6, 7:00 a.m.
51ST ST E RAMP CLOSED FROM 51ST ST E TO IDYLWYLD DR N
(Road resurfacing)
Start: July 5, 7:00 p.m. End: July 6, 7:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM QUEBEC AVE TO VENTURE CRES
(Concrete replacement)
Start: July 5, 7:00 a.m. End: July 10, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE S INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BUTE ST
(Construction)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 11, 5:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N NB PARKING LANE & SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Cable work)
Start: July 4, 8:00 a.m. End: July 13, 4:30 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 33RD ST E
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 14, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 14, 5:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB & WB MEDAIN LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Overpass rehabilitation)
Start: July 5, 8:00 p.m. End: July 16, 7:30 p.m.
DUNDONALD AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO CAEN ST
(Drainage improvements)
Start: June 28, 7:00 a.m. End: July 25, 4:30 p.m.
3RD AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 25TH ST TO QUEEN ST
(Water main repair)
Start: June 14, 7:00 a.m. End: July 29, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR ROAD CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(New road construction)
Start: June 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT CAIRNS AVE
(Water main replacement)
Start: June 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Local artist loans sculpture to City’s public art collection
July 5, 2022 - 2:30pm
- Unfurled at Spadina Crescent and 25th Street; and
- Gentle Rain (on-loan from Remai Modern) in Hyde Park.
The City is pleased to announce that the City’s Public Art Advisory Committee has received a sculpture on temporary loan from Saskatoon artist Douglas Bentham.
“We are always grateful for an opportunity to enhance our public art program,” says Community Development Manager Kevin Kitchen. “Public art transforms public spaces and engage with audiences to promote an appreciation for contemporary art practices.
Titled “Perfect World” the 12m-tall (40 foot) stainless-steel sculpture will be on display near the intersection of Idylwyld Drive and 20th Street East until June 30, 2025.
“The sculpture is a tribute to Mother Nature,” Bentham says. “The subject matter speaks for itself: a gleaming sphere held aloft on a man-made column.”
Bentham is a practitioner of abstract, constructivist sculpture for over forty years.
Other Bentham sculptures on exhibit in Saskatoon include:
To learn more about the City’s public art collection, visit saskatoon.ca/publicart.
Central Avenue closed between 109th and 110th streets on Wednesday
July 5, 2022 - 1:00pm
Central Avenue will be closed between 109th and 110th streets on Wednesday, July 6, at 9:00 a.m. for roadway work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take four 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.
7th Avenue closed between Duke and Princess streets starting Wednesday
July 5, 2022 - 8:00am
7th Avenue will be closed between Duke and Princess streets starting Wednesday, July 6, at 8:00 a.m. for connection replacement work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this detour. This project 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.
Daily Road Report, July 5, 2022
July 4, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
TAYLOR ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO ARLINGTON AVE
(Landscaping repair)
Start: July 5, 7:00 a.m. End: July 5, 12:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM QUEBEC AVE TO VENTURE CRES
(Concrete replacement)
Start: July 5, 7:00 a.m. End: July 10, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM ISABELLA ST E TO HILLIARD ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: July 5, 9:00 a.m. End: July 5, 3:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HIGHWAY 16 TO TAYLOR ST E
(Streetlight repair)
Start: July 5, 9:30 a.m. End: July 5, 3:30 p.m.
OVERNIGHT
IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB & SHOULDER CLOSED FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR E
(Road resurfacing)
Start: July 5, 7:00 p.m. End: July 6, 7:00 a.m.
51ST ST E RAMP CLOSED FROM 51ST ST E TO IDYLWYLD DR N
(Road resurfacing)
Start: July 5, 7:00 p.m. End: July 6, 7:00 a.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB & WB MEDAIN LANES CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO CIRCLE DR E
(Overpass rehabilitation)
Start: July 5, 8:00 p.m. End: July 16, 7:30 p.m.
ONGOING
CIRCLE DR E WB CURB & CENTER LANE CLOSED AT 1ST AVE N
(Road repair)
Start: July 4, 7:00 p.m. End: July 5, 6:00 a.m.
3RD AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 25TH ST TO QUEEN ST
(Water main repair)
Start: June 14, 7:00 a.m. End: July 5, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE S INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BUTE ST
(Construction)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 11, 5:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N NB PARKING LANE & SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Cable work)
Start: July 4, 8:00 a.m. End: July 13, 4:30 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 33RD ST E
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 14, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 14, 5:00 p.m.
DUNDONALD AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO CAEN ST
(Drainage improvements)
Start: June 28, 7:00 a.m. End: July 25, 4:30 p.m.
MCORMOND DR ROAD CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(New road construction)
Start: June 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT CAIRNS AVE
(Water main replacement)
Start: June 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Construction on two major roadways expected to cause traffic delays
July 4, 2022 - 8:00am
Construction is expected to cause traffic delays on two major roadways over the next few weeks.
Beginning the evening of Tuesday, July 5, the 22-year-old Attridge Drive overpass at Circle Drive will undergo preventative maintenance, including repaving, over the next six weeks. One lane will remain open for traffic in each direction, and on and off ramps will remain accessible. At times during construction, there will be work underneath the overpass and lane closures on Circle Drive North can be expected in the evening hours.
Also on Tuesday, July 5, resurfacing will begin in the northbound lanes of Idylwyld Drive North from 51st Street to Marquis Drive. One northbound lane will always remain open to traffic and the project is expected to continue for approximately two weeks.
Saskatoon Transit may be affected by construction. 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.
51st Street westbound exit ramp to Idylwyld Drive northbound closed on Tuesday evening
July 4, 2022 - 9:00am
- Idylwyld Drive northbound curb lane closed between 51st Street and Marquis Drive
- 60th Street closed between Idylwyld Drive and Idylwyld Service Road
The 51st Street westbound exit ramp to Idylwyld Drive northbound will be closed on Tuesday, July 5 at 9:00 p.m. for roadway resurfacing work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this work. This project is expected to take 12 hours to complete, barring unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
Additional project 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.
Broadway Avenue closed between Hilliard and Isabella streets on Tuesday
July 4, 2022 - 8:00am
Broadway Avenue will be closed between Hilliard and Isabella streets on Tuesday, July 5, at 8:00 a.m. for roadway patching 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.