News Releases

Saskatoon Light and Power will be replacing light fixtures on both Highway 11 ramps at Vic Boulevard starting at 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 28. Both ramps will be completely closed while work is underway. The project is expected to take 2 hours to complete, barring unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.

Saskatoon Light and Power will be replacing light fixtures on the Idylwyld Drive North ramp to Highway 16 starting at 6:30 a.m., Sunday, January 27. The ramp will be completely closed while work is underway. The project is expected to take 2 hours to complete, barring unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.

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

NEW

COLLEGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT CP RAIL OVERPASS
(Guardrail repair)
Start: January 25, 9:00 a.m. End: January 25, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING

4TH AVE S NB RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED AT 20TH ST E
(Sign repair)
Start: January 21, 9:00 a.m. End: January 25, 5:00 p.m.

Both lanes of southbound traffic on Highway 11 at the derailment site have been opened to public access. Speed and traffic restrictions have been lifted for this direction.

One lane of northbound traffic on Highway 11 at the derailment site has now been opened to public access. Some speed and traffic restrictions are still in effect for this direction.

Watch for posted signage and obey all restrictions and safety information.

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

NEW

CIRCLE DR E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT VENTURE CRES
(Cub box repair)
Start: January 24, 9:00 a.m. End: January 24, 1:00 p.m.

MCKERCHER DR NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM BOYCHUK DR TO 8TH ST E
(Tree pruning)
Start: January 24, 9:00 a.m. End: January 24, 4:00 p.m.

The City is pleased to announce the 2019 recipients of the Jack Adilman Fund Capital Grant for Amateur Sports Organizations:

The City of Saskatoon is hosting Winter Bike to Work Day YXE on Thursday, January 24, 2019: an initiative that encourages citizens to try winter cycling and to celebrate those who cycle year-round as part of their regular commute.

Anyone participating in Winter Bike to Work Day YXE should note the following tips and information:

Work crews have cleared all the damaged cars from Tuesday’s derailment at the crossing at Highway #11 and Wanuskewin Road.

Highway 11 northbound to Warman is closed past 71^st Street due to a train derailment. There have been no injuries reported as a result of this incident and there is no risk to public safety. 

There is a large presence of emergency and civilian agencies on scene managing the situation. Message boards will be in place guiding motorists to the following detours:

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

NEW

HIGHWAY 11 CLOSED AT WANUSKEWIN ROAD
(Train derailment)
Start: January 22, 9:26 a.m. End: TBD

CIRCLE DR E NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT COLLEGE DR
(Guardrail installation)
Start: January 23, 9:00 a.m. End: January 23, 12:00 p.m.

Reconciliation Saskatoon has launched ConnectR - an online tool designed to help residents choose their own path towards reconciliation.

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

NEW

CIRCLE DR E NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT COLLEGE DR
(Guardrail installation)
Start: January 22, 9:00 a.m. End: January 22, 3:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Radio installation)
Start: January 22, 10:30 a.m. End: January 22, 3:30 p.m.

ONGOING

Environment Canada forecast for Saturday afternoon and evening includes high winds and up to five centimetres of snow for Saskatoon. These conditions increase the risk of icy conditions on high-traffic roads, bridges and overpasses, and approaching busy intersections. Visibility may be affected and snow drifts may also occur.

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

NEW

IDYLWYLD DR N NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Primary water main repair)
Start: January 21, 7:00 a.m. End: February 8, 5:00 p.m.

3RD AVE S INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 20TH ST E
(Sanitary main replacement)
Start: January 21, 9:00 a.m. End: January 21, 5:00 p.m.

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

NEW

PRESTON AVE S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO ADELAIDE ST E
(Tree pruning)
Start: January 19, 8:30 a.m. End: January 19, 4:00 p.m.