News Releases

The City reminds residents that it's the final weekend to participate in the Civic Satisfaction & Performance Survey. The survey is open for public feedback until Sunday, July 29, 2018, and provides an opportunity for residents to share feedback on perceptions of quality of life in the city,  most important issues, civic service priorities, and on evaluating the City's performance.

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

NEW

MCKERCHER DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM HERITAGE CRES TO HOLLAND RD
(water main valve repair)
2-way traffic maintained in SB lanes
Start: July 30, 8:30 a.m. End: July 30, 6:00 p.m.

4TH AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 22ND ST E
(building structural review)
Start: July 30, 9:00 a.m. End: July 30, 4:00 p.m.

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

NEW

CIRCLE DR W WB CURB LANE CLOSED & SB RIGHT TURN BAY CLOSED AT IDYLWYLD DR N
(sign maintenance)
Start: July 29, 6:00 a.m. End: July 29, 2:00 p.m.

HIGHWAY 16 SB LEFT TURN BAY & NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT MARQUIS DR W
(road repairs)
Start: July 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 29, 4:00 p.m.

NIGHTWORK

Two primary water main inspections will be taking place under the Circle Drive southbound ramp to 8^th Street starting Monday, July 30. The project is expected to last approximately 7 weeks.

During the work, access from Circle Drive southbound to 8^th Street will be maintained, but a section of the ramp will be reduced to one lane, so traffic exiting from Circle Drive southbound onto 8^th Street may extend onto Circle Drive during peak traffic times. Drivers will still have the ability to turn left or right onto 8^th Street.

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

NEW

20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE C S TO AVE F S
AVE D S SECTIONS CLOSED BETWEEN 19TH ST W TO 21 ST W
(food truck wars)
Start: July 27, 6:00 a.m. End: July 29, 11:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM CAVERS ST TO WINDSOR ST
(asphalt coring)
Start: July 27, 10:00 a.m. End: July 27, 11:30 a.m.

NIGHTWORK

The Saskatoon Police Service is investigating an incident where a truck narrowly missed a roadways worker and damaged specialized patching equipment.

“Fortunately no one was injured; however, one person was in the work zone at the time and three others were on their way from another site – each of them with families to get home to,” says Brandon Harris, Director of Roadways & Operations.

“With advance warning signs and plenty of pylons, there is absolutely no reason for any vehicle to be in that work zone and put lives at risk.”

Starting Monday, July 30, the 11^th Street pedestrian tunnel below Idylwyld Drive will be closed for up to three weeks while major repairs take place.

The project also requires the closure of the northbound and southbound median lanes of Idylwyld Drive above the tunnel.

The 35 metre long tunnel, built in 1966, requires walkway, curb, railing, and concrete repairs.

Pedestrians are encouraged to cross Idylwyld Drive at Saskatchewan Crescent while the work takes place.

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

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CIRCLE DR S SPEED REDUCTIONS IN BOTH DIRECTIONS AT PRESTON AVE S
(directional drilling)
Start: July 26, 9:00 a.m. End: July 26, 3:00 p.m.

CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM OSLER ST TO UNIVERSITY DR
(sewer lining)
Start: July 26, 9:00 a.m. End: July 26, 6:00 p.m.

Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre will be closed for its annual maintenance from Monday, July 30, to Sunday, August 19, 2018.  All programs will be cancelled during this time.  Regularly scheduled programming will resume on Monday, August 20, 2018.

Patrons are encouraged to attend one of the following five leisure centres:

Starting today, Avenue C north of 36^th Street will close for 2 weeks to allow for the installation of a sewer line. Westbound parking lanes on 36^th Street adjacent to this work zone will also be closed while construction is underway.

During this road closure, crews will take the opportunity to install sidewalks at this location. By combining these two projects, it shortens the amount of time the roadway needs to be closed.