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Broadway Avenue closed between 12th Street and Saskatchewan Crescent starting Tuesday
May 26, 2025 - 6:00am
Broadway Avenue will be closed between 12th Street and Saskatchewan Crescent starting Tuesday, May 27, at 7:00 a.m. for Link station construction. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take six 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 - May 26, 2025
May 23, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CUMBERLAND AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM MAIN ST TO 8TH ST E
(SL&P)
Start: May 26, 4:00 a.m. End: May 27, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM MAIN ST TO 14TH ST E
(Paving)
Start: May 26, 7:00 a.m. End: May 28, 5:00 p.m.
BALTZAN BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM MARLATTE CRES TO ORBAN WAY
(Road repairs)
Start: May 26, 7:00 a.m. End: May 28, 7:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB LANES & WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM AVE I N TO AVE K N
(Water main maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes
Start: May 26, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 6:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO TAYLOR ST E
(Sidewalk replacements)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: May 26, 7:00 a.m. End: June 7, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 9TH ST E
(Link station construction)
Start: May 26, 7:00 a.m. End: June 8, 4:30 p.m.
MCORMOND DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM NELSON RD TO ATTRIDGE DR
(Link station construction)
Start: May 26, 7:00 a.m. End: June 8, 5:00 p.m.
FAIRLIGHT DR WB LANES & EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT FAIRMONT DR
(Catch basin repairs)
Start: May 26, 8:00 a.m. End: May 26, 5:00 p.m.
2ND AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(SL&P)
Start: May 26, 9:00 a.m. End: May 26, 1:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W MOBILE CLOSURE FROM 33RD ST W TO AIRPORT DR
(Median mowing)
Start: May 26, 9:00 a.m. End: May 26, 2:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 11TH ST E TO IDYLWYLD PL
(Minor bridge repair)
Start: May 26, 9:00 a.m. End: May 26, 3:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR W TO WITNEY AVE N
(Concrete repair)
Start: May 26, 9:00 a.m. End: May 27, 7:00 a.m.
ONGOING
IDYLWYLD DR S NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Sewer main lining)
Start: May 25, 8:00 p.m. End: May 26, 2:00 a.m.
3RD AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM TRAFFIC CIRCLE TO 19TH ST E
(Sewer main installation)
Start: May 20, 9:00 a.m. End: May 27, 5:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB RAMP CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Construction)
Start: May 12, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM GLENWOOD AVE TO 33RD ST W
(Jersey barrier placement)
Start: April 28, 7:00 a.m. End: June 2, 4:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM SASKATCHEWAN CRES E TO 12TH ST E
(Link platform construction)
Start: May 20, 7:00 a.m. End: June 2, 4:30 p.m.
BOYCHUK DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO BRIARWOOD RD
(Sidewalk construction)
Start: May 16, 8:00 a.m. End: June 6, 5:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY BRIDGE CLOSED FROM 12TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Start: May 11, 7:00 p.m. End: October (Date TBA)
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 - May 24-25, 2025
May 23, 2025 - 2:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
LORNE AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM RUTH ST W TO JASPER AVE
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: May 24, 7:00 a.m. End: May 24, 11:00 a.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM BRIGHTON COMMON TO TASKAMANWA ST
(Paving)
Start: May 24, 7:00 a.m. End: May 24, 9:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N NB/SB TURN LANE CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 26TH ST E
(Sewer main lining)
Start: May 24, 8:00 p.m. End: May 25, 12:00 a.m.
RUTH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM ST HENRY AVE TO HERMAN AVE
(Sask Marathon)
Start: May 25, 5:00 a.m. End: May 25, 1:30 p.m.
TAYLOR ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM ST HENRY AVE TO EASTLAKE AVE
(Sask Marathon)
Start: May 25, 5:00 a.m. End: May 25, 1:30 p.m.
TRAFFIC BRIDGE CLOSED FROM 11TH E ST TO 19TH ST E
(Sask Marathon)
Start: May 25, 5:00 a.m. End: May 25, 1:30 p.m.
VICTORIA AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM 11TH ST E TO TAYLOR ST
(Sask Marathon)
Start: May 25, 5:00 a.m. End: May 25, 1:30 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE TO 3RD AVE S
(Sask Marathon)
Start: May 25, 5:00 a.m. End: May 25, 1:30 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E NB LANES CLOSED FROM 20TH ST TO PINEHOUSE DR
(Sask Marathon)
Start: May 25, 5:00 a.m. End: May 25, 1:30 p.m.
3RD AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 19TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Sask Marathon)
Start: May 25, 5:00 a.m. End: May 25, 1:30 p.m.
20TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE S TO SPADINA CRES E
(Sask Marathon)
Start: May 25, 5:00 a.m. End: May 25, 1:30 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S SB CURB & RIGHT TURN BAY CLOSED AT 22ND ST W
(Catch basin replacement)
Start: May 25, 8:00 a.m. End: May 25, 5:00 p.m.
NIGHT WORK
IDYLWYLD DR S SB MEDIAN & CENTER LANES CLOSED AT 20TH ST W
(Sewer cleaning)
Start: May 25, 7:00 p.m. End: May 25, 11:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Sewer cleaning)
Start: May 25, 7:00 p.m. End: May 25, 11:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Sewer main lining)
Start: May 25, 8:00 p.m. End: May 26, 2:00 a.m.
ONGOING
22ND ST E WB LANES CLOSED AT 1ST AVE N
(Sewer main lining)
Start: May 23, 7:00 p.m. End: May 24, 1:00 a.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO 5TH ST E
(Sidewalk replacements)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: May 12, 7:00 a.m. End: May 24, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM QUEBEC AVE TO ONTARIO AVE
(Link platform installation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the EB lanes
Start: May 12, 7:00 a.m. End: May 25, 5:00 p.m.
3RD AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM TRAFFIC CIRCLE TO 19TH ST E
(Sewer main installation)
Start: May 20, 9:00 a.m. End: May 27, 5:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB RAMP CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Construction)
Start: May 12, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM GLENWOOD AVE TO 33RD ST W
(Jersey barrier placement)
Start: April 28, 7:00 a.m. End: June 2, 4:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM SASKATCHEWAN CRES E TO 12TH ST E
(Link platform construction)
Start: May 20, 7:00 a.m. End: June 2, 4:30 p.m.
BOYCHUK DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO BRIARWOOD RD
(Sidewalk construction)
Start: May 16, 8:00 a.m. End: June 6, 5:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY BRIDGE CLOSED FROM 12TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Start: May 11, 7:00 p.m. End: October (Date TBA)
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.
Baltzan Boulevard closed between Marlatte Crescent and Orban Way starting Monday
May 23, 2025 - 9:00am
Baltzan Boulevard will be closed between Marlatte Crescent and Orban Way starting Monday, May 26, at 7:00 a.m. for roadway patching. 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.
Road restrictions for Saskatchewan Marathon on Sunday
May 23, 2025 - 8:00am
- Ruth Street from St Henry Avenue to Herman Avenue
- Taylor Street from St. Henry Avenue to Eastlake Avenue
- Traffic bridge from 11th Street to 19th Street
- Victoria Avenue NB lanes from 11th Street to Taylor Street
- Spadina Crescent from 2nd Avenue to 3rd Avenue
- Spadina Crescent NB lanes from 20th Street to Pinehouse Drive
- 3rd Avenue NB lanes from 19th Street to 20th Street
- 20th Street EB lanes from 3rd Avenue to Spadina Crescent
Various road closures will be in place on Sunday, May 25, starting at 5:00 a.m. for the Saskatchewan Marathon.
Priority 1 road closures include:
Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the race route. Roadways will reopen as racers complete various stages. All roads will be open by 1:30 p.m., weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Drivers are reminded to drive carefully, watch for participants and officials, and to be aware of “no parking” signs along marathon routes. The City thanks everyone for their patience.
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.
Brighton Boulevard closed between Brighton Common and taskamanwa Street on Saturday
May 23, 2025 - 7:00am
Brighton Boulevard will be closed between Brighton Common and taskamanwa Street on Saturday, May 24, starting at 7:00 a.m. for paving. 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.
Bus service to Rattlers vs Riverlions
May 23, 2025 - 6:00am
- 6:15 p.m.
- 6:55 p.m.
Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatchewan Rattlers take on the Niagara Riverlions at SaskTel Centre on Saturday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m., is available at the following times:
Post-event drop-off is at 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. Typically, buses arrive onsite 30 minutes prior to the end of the event.
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 to help make connections that combine Transit with OnDemand Transit, riide, and Uber. 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 - May 23, 2025
May 22, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
4TH AVE N NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Construction)
Start: May 23, 8:00 a.m. End: May 23, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST E WB CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO 1ST AVE N
(Sewer Main Lining)
Start: May 23, 7:00 p.m. End: May 24, 1:00 a.m.
ONGOING
RUTH ST ROAD CLOSED FROM CUMBERLAND AVE TO BLAIN AVE
(Unplanned water main repairs)
Start: May 20, 7:00 a.m. End: May 22, 2:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO 5TH ST E
(Sidewalk replacements)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: May 12, 7:00 a.m. End: May 23, 5:00 p.m.
3RD AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM TRAFFIC CIRCLE TO 19TH ST E
(Sewer main installation)
Start: May 20, 9:00 a.m. End: May 23, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 14TH ST E
(Concrete replacements)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: May 5, 7:00 a.m. End: May 23, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM QUEBEC AVE TO ONTARIO AVE
(Link platform installation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the EB lanes
Start: May 12, 7:00 a.m. End: May 25, 5:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB RAMP CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Construction)
Start: May 12, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM GLENWOOD AVE TO 33RD ST W
(Jersey barrier placement)
Start: April 28, 7:00 a.m. End: June 2, 4:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM SASKATCHEWAN CRES E TO 12TH ST E
(Link platform construction)
Start: May 20, 7:00 a.m. End: June 2, 4:30 p.m.
BOYCHUK DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO BRIARWOOD RD
(Sidewalk construction)
Start: May 16, 8:00 a.m. End: June 6, 5:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY BRIDGE CLOSED FROM 12TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Start: May 11, 7:00 p.m. End: October (Date TBA)
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.
Crews begin nighttime crosswalk painting blitz
May 22, 2025 - 1:00pm
Crosswalks on high-traffic Saskatoon streets will be repainted over the next two weeks. Crews will be working at night to avoid peak traffic times and minimize disruption.
Crews will be painting crosswalks Sunday to Thursday nights starting May 25, 2025. The work is expected to be completed the first week of June.
Please use caution and take care when you encounter painting crews on the road. They’re not blocking your path – they’re making a safer one. Let’s do our part to keep them safe, too, and respect work zones.
To learn more about pavement markings in Saskatoon, visit saskatoon.ca/LinePaint.
City adopts Place Identity Framework
May 22, 2025 - 10:15am
- Build relationships- Commit to creating and sustaining relationships with residents, rights holders, stakeholders and community organizations to build a greater sense of place, identity and community.
- Be informed- Understand that place naming and place identity are informed by traditional knowledge, historical research and community insights.
- Be inclusive- Listen to the diverse perspectives and experiences of the residents of this city and commit to public input, transparency, education and communication when it comes to place identity.
Be relevant- Understand our stories of Saskatoon and what connects us historically and balance that with celebrating our local culture when it comes to place naming, commemoration and symbols.
Implementation of the Framework will include working with community and multiple internal departments within the City of Saskatoon to integrate place identity practices at the earliest stages when it comes to the planning of new public spaces.
“This is about recognizing change and accepting new perspectives while honouring and reflecting upon our shared past and creating a better, more inclusive future, for all residents” says Calvez.
The City of Saskatoon is pleased to announce the adoption of a new Place Identity Framework to guide future place identity and place naming initiatives. City Council adopted the Place Identity Framework on May 21, 2025.
The purpose of the Framework is to work with all residents to explore the shared understanding that we all have about our home. The Framework will be a guide to how the City names public spaces, and will guide decisions on public art, commemoration and monuments including what cultural symbols, flags, emblems and coats of arms will be displayed.
“The Place Identity Framework recognizes that not everyone has been included in how the City of Saskatoon has identified and visually represented itself,” says Stryker Calvez, Director of Reconciliation, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI). “This is especially important for those who have called this place home since time immemorial. This framework acknowledges the inherent rights of Indigenous Peoples, those people raised here, and the newcomers who chose to make it their home. We all contribute to Saskatoon and, therefore, should have a say in the making of its identity.”
Place identity will have four guiding principles within the wider context of existing City policies, plans, projects and related initiatives: