News Releases

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

NELSON RD ROAD CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO LOWE RD
(Resurfacing)
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: August 19, 5:00 p.m.

AVE P S ROAD CLOSED FROM 17TH ST W TO 19TH ST W
(SaskEnergy work)
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: August 20, 1:00 a.m.

WARMAN RD SB MEDIAN AND CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM ASSINIBOINE DR TO CIRCLE DR E
(Link station construction)
Start: August 19, 9:00 a.m. End: August 19, 12:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE VARIOUS NB & SB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH ST E TO TAYLOR ST E
(Utility locates and road inspections)
A pilot truck will be used for this work
Start: August 19, 9:00 a.m. End: August 19, 12:00 p.m.

BOYCHUK DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM SLIMMON RD TO TAYLOR ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 19, 9:00 a.m. End: August 19, 3:00 p.m.

AVE C N ROAD CLOSED FROM 39TH ST W TO 41ST ST W
(Crack sealing)
Start: August 19, 9:00 a.m. End: August 19, 3:00 p.m.

33RD ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM EDMONTON AVE TO AVE P N
(Traffic signal pole replacement)
Start: August 19, 9:00 a.m. End: August 19, 3:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT ASSINIBOINE DR
(Construction)
Start: August 19, 1:00 p.m. End: August 21, 5:00 p.m.

23RD ST E VARIOUS EB & WB LANES CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO PACIFIC AVE
(Utility locates and road inspections)
A pilot truck will be used for this work
Start: August 19, 2:00 p.m. End: August 19, 3:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK

108TH ST W WB LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Bridge deck testing)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: August 19, 7:00 p.m. End: August 20, 7:00 a.m.

ONGOING

108TH ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Bridge inspection)
Start: August 18, 7:00 p.m. End: August 19, 7:00 a.m.

4TH AVE N SB LANES & NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 13, 9:00 a.m. End: August 21, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO QUEBEC AVE
(Water main maintenance)
Start: June 19, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM 11TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Link station construction)
Start: July 14, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT NELSON RD
(Link station construction)
Start: August 5, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT BERINI DR
(Link station construction)
Start: August 5, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM 9TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Link station construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: July 30, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.

BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Construction)
Start: June 2, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD ST E TO 5TH ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: July 22, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.

BERINI DR NB CURB & RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM KEEVIL CRES TO ATTRIDGE DR
(Link station construction)
Start: August 18, 7:00 a.m. End: August 24, 5:00 p.m.

RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM LOUISE AVE TO JARVIS DR
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 18, 7:00 a.m. End: August 25, 5:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE ROAD CLOSED AT 14TH ST 
(Sewer work and road resurfacing)
Start: June 18, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.

LOWE RD SB RIGHT TURN & CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO NELSON RD
(Link station construction)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: August 27, 5:00 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR WB RIGHT TURN LANE & CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HEAL AVE TO LOWE RD
(Link station construction)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: August 27, 5:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HUNTER RD TO WILLIS CRES
(Link station construction)
Start: August 18, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 5:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Sewer work and road resurfacing)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 5:00 p.m.

7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM OSBORNE ST TO 33RD ST E
(Construction)
Start: July 4, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 5:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 108TH ST W TO COLLEGE DR
(Link station construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: August 18, 8:00 a.m. End: September 5, 5:00 p.m.

RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED FROM WIGGINS AVE S TO CUMBERLAND AVE S
(Water main lining)
Start: July 29, 7:00 a.m. End: September 8, 5:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM JASPER AVE S TO PORTAGE AVE
(Sewer main installation)
Start: July 30, 7:00 a.m. End: September 9, 5:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE S
(Willows development)
Start: August 12, 7:00 a.m. End: September 12, 5:00 p.m.

4TH AVE N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT 22ND ST E
(Construction)
Start: August 13, 7:00 a.m. End: September 12, 5:00 p.m.

23RD ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 4TH AVE N TO 3RD AVE N
(Water main replacement)
Start: August 1, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 4:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(New road construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 5:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE/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.

The City of Saskatoon Parks Department has confirmed new positive cases of Dutch elm disease (DED) in three elm trees in the Montgomery neighbourhood, two cases in Riversdale, one in Caswell Hill and cases also in City Park and Sutherland.

The City has initiated its DED Response Plan, which includes:

• Immediate removal of the positive tree(s) and disposal at the City landfill 
• Increased surveillance of the surrounding area to search for stored elm wood 
• Sampling of symptomatic trees within one kilometre of the infected tree 
• Continuing regular elm surveillance and cyclical pruning of trees in parks and on boulevards

In addition to the confirmed DED cases, the City is proactively removing two symptomatic trees in Caswell Hill and Queen Elizabeth. Parks staff will be performing stored elm wood sweeps in a 1km radius around confirmed DED cases. Staff have already conducted several pro-active sweeps for stored elm wood in various neighbourhoods with over 4000 kg of wood seized so far this season.

What will happen in impacted areas?
Parks staff will be conducting surveillance around impacted areas. Surveillance of these areas includes checking every property for elm firewood or brush and removing it when it is found. If residents are not home, staff will remove the elm wood and leave an Elm Infraction Notice with a note indicating that the wood was removed.

As part of the Forest Resource Management Act, the Provincial Dutch Elm Disease Regulations, 2005 allow inspectors to enter private property to inspect for elm wood, remove elm wood and sample private elm trees. In accordance with the regulations, property owners will be asked to remove and dispose of infected elm trees.

What is DED?
DED is a serious disease caused by a fungus that clogs the elm tree’s water and nutrient conducting system, which eventually causes the tree to die. DED was introduced in North America in the 1930s and has since wiped out millions of elms across Canada and the United States. In Saskatoon, elms make up 25% of our urban forest.

How is DED spread?
In Saskatchewan, the disease is spread by several species of elm bark beetles. When beetles emerge from DED-infested wood, their bodies are coated in tiny spores from the DED fungus. As they seek out new trees or firewood to inhabit, they bring along the fungus, helping it spread. 
The beetles themselves can’t fly very far, so the primary way DED spreads over long distances is through the movement of elm firewood. The fungus can also be spread by contaminated pruning tools.

How can DED be prevented?
You can help prevent Dutch elm disease by: 
• Never storing elm wood or branches. Don’t buy or take elm wood from anyone and don’t burn it.
• Following the provincial pruning ban (April 1 to August 31). Elm bark beetles are attracted to freshly cut wood and are most active during this time period. 
• Disposing of elm wood at the Saskatoon Landfill. Do not take elm to the compost depot or put it in your green bin. Dispose of it immediately, even if it is during the provincial ban. Disposal of elm wood at the Landfill is free.

How to identify and report unhealthy elm trees and firewood
American elm trees with DED may start showing symptoms as early as June. Typically, the leaves will start to wilt and turn yellow, then curl and turn brown. If you suspect an unhealthy elm tree or are unsure of what type of firewood you have, take a photo and complete the online form at saskatoon.ca/dutchelmdisease or call Urban Forestry at 306-975-2890.

For more information on DED, visit saskatoon.ca/dutchelmdisease.
 

The City of Saskatoon is planning for the future and seeking input from city residents on its draft Strategic Plan for 2026-2029. The current Strategic Plan for 2022-2025 will be retired at year’s end.

What is a strategic plan?

The 2026–2029 Strategic Plan will serve as a vital roadmap for the City, guiding our efforts to build a safer, more inclusive Saskatoon with a resilient economy that meets the evolving needs of the city’s residents.

The strategic plan outlines the key initiatives and actions that Administration will take to achieve Council’s goals and meet community expectations. This plan also reinforces the City’s focus on building a high-performing organization that delivers results and remains accountable to residents.

“As we look to the future and plan for a vibrant and livable city for all, the 2026-2029 Strategic Plan sets the direction for Administration’s work to fully support City Council's priority areas over its next four-year term,” says Jeff Jorgenson, City Manager. “This new plan builds on our past work and aims to address key issues and challenges that come with rapid growth.”

“Over the next four years, we have the opportunity to shape Saskatoon’s future in ways that matter most — tackling homelessness and strengthening community safety, while ensuring our city remains affordable for the people who call it home,” says Mayor Cynthia Block. “With a commitment to excellence in public service — including a modern public transportation system, sound fiscal principles and strong support for our business community — we will build a Saskatoon that truly works for everyone: safe, vibrant, committed to Reconciliation and ready for the future.”

How is the strategic plan developed?

The draft 2026–2029 Strategic Plan was developed through a comprehensive process that includes research, engagement with Council and Administration and collaboration across many city departments and teams. It will reflect City Council priorities and community input while including specific outcomes, measurable indicators, and targeted actions to help move Saskatoon forward.

For the next four years, the City will focus on City Council’s ten priorities and three main areas to help the City become a high-performance organization.

Public Input

“We are now sharing our draft 2026-2029 Strategic Plan to gather broad community feedback on the collective priorities of City Council and Administration,” says Jorgenson. “I encourage residents to get involved and provide feedback to help shape Saskatoon’s future. By working together and using our resources wisely, we can focus on the right initiatives at the right time and plan for a city that reflects what matters most to you.”

The 2026-2029 draft Strategic Plan and the accompanying survey are available now at saskatoon.ca/engage. If you or someone you know cannot complete the online survey, please contact the City's Customer Care Centre at 306-975-2476 or email customercare@saskatoon.ca to request a paper copy. 

The survey is open until September 19, 2025. 

 

Avenue C will be closed between 39th and 41st streets on Tuesday, August 19, starting at 9:00 a.m. for crack sealing. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the event. 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.

Nelson Road will be closed between Attridge Drive and Lowe Road on Tuesday, August 19, starting at 7:00 a.m. for road resurfacing. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the event. 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.

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

NELSON RD ROAD CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO LOWE RD
(Road resurfacing)
Start: August 18, 7:00 a.m. End: August 18, 5:00 p.m.

BERINI DR NB CURB & RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM KEEVIL CRES TO ATTRIDGE DR
(Link station construction)
Start: August 18, 7:00 a.m. End: August 24, 5:00 p.m.

RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM LOUISE AVE TO JARVIS DR
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 18, 7:00 a.m. End: August 25, 5:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HUNTER RD TO WILLIS CRES
(Link station construction)
Start: August 18, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 5:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 108TH ST W TO COLLEGE DR
(Link station construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: August 18, 8:00 a.m. End: September 5, 5:00 p.m.

MCCORMACK RD ROAD CLOSED FROM SHERRY CRES TO SMITH CRES
(Sanitary main repair)
Start: August 18, 9:00 a.m. End: August 18, 12:00 p.m.

ASSINIBOINE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO ST LAWRENCE CRES
(Link station construction)
Start: August 18, 9:00 a.m. End: August 18, 1:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD VARIOUS NB & SB LANES CLOSED FROM PRIMROSE DR TO CIRCLE DR E
(Utility locates and road inspections)
A pilot truck will be used for this mobile work
Start: August 18, 9:00 a.m. End: August 18, 1:00 p.m.

MCCORMACK RD WB LANES CLOSED FROM SMITH CRES TO CALDWELL CRES
(Construction)
Start: August 18, 11:00 a.m. End: August 18, 2:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD SB MEDIAN AND CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM ASSINIBOINE DR TO CIRCLE DR E
(Link station construction)
Start: August 18, 1:00 p.m. End: August 18, 3:00 p.m.

71ST ST E VARIOUS EB & WB LANES CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD SERVICE RD TO ARTHUR ROSE AVE
(Utility locates and road inspections)
A pilot truck will be used for this mobile work
Start: August 18, 1:00 p.m. End: August 18, 3:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK

108TH ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Bridge inspection)
Start: August 18, 7:00 p.m. End: August 19, 7:00 a.m.

ONGOING

8TH ST E U-TURN LANES CLOSED FROM CUMBERLAND AVE TO CIRCLE DR E
(Cruise Weekend)
Closure will be set up nightly
Start: August 15, 4:00 p.m. End: August 18, 5:00 a.m.

WARMAN RD NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM EMPRESS ST TO 5TH AVE N
(Link station construction)
Start: July 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 18, 6:00 p.m.

4TH AVE N SB LANES & NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 13, 9:00 a.m. End: August 19, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO QUEBEC AVE
(Water main maintenance)
Start: June 19, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM 11TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Link station construction)
Start: July 14, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT NELSON RD
(Link station construction)
Start: August 5, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT BERINI DR
(Link station construction)
Start: August 5, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM 9TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Link station construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: July 30, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.

BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Construction)
Start: June 2, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD ST E TO 5TH ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: July 22, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE ROAD CLOSED AT 14TH ST 
(Sewer work and road resurfacing)
Start: June 18, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.

LOWE RD SB RIGHT TURN & CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO NELSON RD
(Link station construction)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: August 27, 5:00 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR WB RIGHT TURN LANE & CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HEAL AVE TO LOWE RD
(Link station construction)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: August 27, 5:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Sewer work and road resurfacing)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 5:00 p.m.

7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM OSBORNE ST TO 33RD ST E
(Construction)
Start: July 4, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 5:00 p.m.

RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED FROM WIGGINS AVE S TO CUMBERLAND AVE S
(Water main lining)
Start: July 29, 7:00 a.m. End: September 8, 5:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM JASPER AVE S TO PORTAGE AVE
(Sewer main installation)
Start: July 30, 7:00 a.m. End: September 9, 5:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE S
(Willows development)
Start: August 12, 7:00 a.m. End: September 12, 5:00 p.m.

4TH AVE N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT 22ND ST E
(Construction)
Start: August 13, 7:00 a.m. End: September 12, 5:00 p.m.

23RD ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 4TH AVE N TO 3RD AVE N
(Water main replacement)
Start: August 1, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 4:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(New road construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 5:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE/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.

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

CENTRAL AVE NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FEDORUK DR TO MCORMOND DR
(Nowhere Ride)
Start: August 16, 5:00 a.m. End: August 16, 1:00 p.m.

NELSON RD ROAD CLOSED FROM LOWE RD TO MCORMOND DR
(Paving)
Start: August 16, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE F N TO AVE D N
(Catch basin lead replacement)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes
Start: August 16, 8:00 a.m. End: August 16, 5:00 p.m.

23RD ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM WALL ST TO IDYLWYLD DR N
(Construction)
Start: August 16, 8:00 a.m. End: August 16, 5:00 p.m.

1ST AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Rock 102 Show & Shine)
Start: August 17, 4:00 a.m. End: August 17, 6:00 p.m.

2ND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Rock 102 Show & Shine)
Start: August 17, 4:00 a.m. End: August 17, 6:00 p.m.

3RD AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Rock 102 Show & Shine)
Start: August 17, 4:00 a.m. End: August 17, 6:00 p.m.

21ST ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S AND 4TH AVE S
(Rock 102 Show & Shine)
Start: August 17, 4:00 a.m. End: August 17, 6:00 p.m.

22ND ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S AND 4TH AVE S
(Rock 102 Show & Shine)
Start: August 17, 4:00 a.m. End: August 17, 6:00 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR RIGHT TURN BAY CLOSED AT KENDERDINE RD
(Traffic light upgrades)
Start: August 17, 5:30 a.m. End: August 17, 8:30 a.m.

BROADWAY AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM WILSON CRES TO CASCADE ST
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 17, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 3:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM MAPLE ST E TO TAYLOR ST E
(Utility cut patching)
Start: August 17, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 3:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE INTERSECTION CLOSED AT RUTH ST E
(Utility cut patching)
Start: August 17, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 3:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E RAMP CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Streetlight cable fault repair)
Start: August 17, 7:30 a.m. End: August 17, 3:30 p.m.

WARMAN RD NB CURB & RIGHT TURN LANES CLOSED FROM HAZEN ST TO CIRCLE DR E
(Water main repair)
Start: August 17, 8:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING

ZIMMERMAN RD ROAD CLOSED FROM HIGHWAY 5 TO 8TH ST E
(Paving)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: August 16, 5:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 26TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Sidewalk repair)
Start: August 15, 7:00 a.m. End: August 16, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO AVE B N
(Water & sewer connection work)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E U-TURN LANES CLOSED FROM CUMBERLAND AVE TO CIRCLE DR E
(Cruise Weekend)
Closure will be set up nightly
Start: August 15, 4:00 p.m. End: August 18, 5:00 a.m.

WARMAN RD NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM EMPRESS ST TO 5TH AVE N
(Link station construction)
Start: July 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 18, 6:00 p.m.

4TH AVE N SB LANES & NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 13, 9:00 a.m. End: August 19, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO QUEBEC AVE
(Water main maintenance)
Start: June 19, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM 11TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Link station construction)
Start: July 14, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT NELSON RD
(Link station construction)
Start: August 5, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT BERINI DR
(Link station construction)
Start: August 5, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM 9TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Link station construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: July 30, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.

BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Construction)
Start: June 2, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD ST E TO 5TH ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: July 22, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE ROAD CLOSED AT 14TH ST 
(Sewer work and road resurfacing)
Start: June 18, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.

LOWE RD SB RIGHT TURN & CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO NELSON RD
(Link station construction)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: August 27, 5:00 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR WB RIGHT TURN LANE & CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HEAL AVE TO LOWE RD
(Link station construction)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: August 27, 5:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Sewer work and road resurfacing)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 5:00 p.m.

7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM OSBORNE ST TO 33RD ST E
(Construction)
Start: July 4, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 5:00 p.m.

RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED FROM WIGGINS AVE S TO CUMBERLAND AVE S
(Water main lining)
Start: July 29, 7:00 a.m. End: September 8, 5:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM JASPER AVE S TO PORTAGE AVE
(Sewer main installation)
Start: July 30, 7:00 a.m. End: September 9, 5:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE S
(Willows development)
Start: August 12, 7:00 a.m. End: September 12, 5:00 p.m.

4TH AVE N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT 22ND ST E
(Construction)
Start: August 13, 7:00 a.m. End: September 12, 5:00 p.m.

23RD ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 4TH AVE N TO 3RD AVE N
(Water main replacement)
Start: August 1, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 4:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(New road construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 5:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE/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.

Ruth Street will be closed between Louise Avenue and Jarvis Drive starting Monday, August 18, at 7:00 a.m. for water main maintenance. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the event. This project 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.

Nelson Road will be closed between Attridge Drive and Lowe Road on Monday, August 18, starting at 7:00 a.m. for road resurfacing. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the event. 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.

A lot located within the Central Industrial Area is the proposed site for a 60-bed enhanced emergency shelter operated by The Mustard Seed. The land at 170, 31 St. E. is owned by the Government of Saskatchewan and meets the following Saskatoon City Council-approved criteria:

• Room for approximately 60 beds
• Beds in an open shelter-type hall (with movable wall systems or partitions)
• Some private rooms (accessed internally)
• An area suitable for office space for site staff
• Showers, bathrooms, kitchen
• Internal and external gathering spaces (amenity spaces) available on site be considered
• Proximity to other services should be considered
• Zoned appropriately if possible, or applicable for designation under the City’s Emergency Residential Shelter zoning provision
• On February 28, 2024 City Council also directed that any site be at least 250 metres from an elementary school in the Saskatoon Public School or Greater Saskatoon Catholic School system

The Government of Saskatchewan will lead the design and construction of the enhanced emergency shelter and provide funding for its ongoing operations. It will be constructed to the requirements for an enhanced emergency shelter, including:

• Room for approximately 60 beds in an open shelter-type hall
• Flexible program and service space
• An area suitable for office space for site staff
• Showers, bathrooms, kitchen
• Internal and external gathering spaces available on site be considered

Community safety will be considered in all aspects of the design and construction of the shelter. 

The lot at 170, 31 St. E., and currently in use for Saskatchewan Polytechnic parking, is already zoned M3 -- General Institutional Service District, which means a Special Care Home is a permitted use. The site is fully serviced and zoned for this type of development. 

Subject to Council approval, the City will provide the following contributions to prepare the site: 

• Sidewalk construction from Idylwyld Drive along 31 St. E. to provide a clear sidewalk connection to the site at an estimated cost of $350,000
• Fence installation along the CPKC Rail line to the east of the site to inhibit access to and traveling along the railway corridor at an estimated cost of $50,000

An opening date of the new 60-bed enhanced emergency shelter will be finalized in the coming months. The Government of Saskatchewan and City are moving forward to respond to the increasing number of people experiencing homelessness in Saskatoon. The recent Point-in-Time Homeless Count revealed that Saskatoon is experiencing the highest number of individuals facing homelessness ever recorded: 1,499 people are experiencing homelessness, nearly triple the number recorded in 2022.

The City responded to this sense of urgency by identifying potential sites: since October 2023 and after receiving City Council direction, the City Administration has worked to identify suitable locations for the enhanced emergency shelter for Government of Saskatchewan review and approval. A temporary location downtown at 210 Pacific Avenue opened for 18 months in April 2025 while the search for the new site continued.

Enhanced Emergency Shelters

Enhanced emergency shelters operate 24 hours per day, seven days per week, providing clients with full access to shelter, three meals per day, case planning along with access to wrap-around supports to address wellness and cultural needs and assistance in connecting to services and help to transition to appropriate housing.

Since the announcement of the $40.2 million Provincial Approach to Homelessness in October 2023, the Government of Saskatchewan has collaborated with municipalities, Indigenous and community partners to deliver on its commitments, which include this enhanced emergency shelter in Saskatoon. Government will continue to work closely with the City to connect people experiencing homelessness with services and supports that meet their needs.

Neighbourhood Information Sessions

Neighbourhood Information Sessions will be held in September 2025 with representatives from the City, the Government of Saskatchewan and its service provider, The Mustard Seed, to learn about shelter operations including plans for safety and security around the facility when it is built. The City will be holding a special meeting for area businesses, stakeholders and the Central Industrial Area community and another session for nearby residents. Meeting information is available on saskatoon.ca/shelterspaces.