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Daily Road Report - September 4, 2025
September 3, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
KINGSMERE BLVD NB LANES CLOSED FROM BRIGHTSAND WAY TO BRIGHTSAND CRES
(Manhole repair)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in SB lanes
Start: September 4, 8:00 a.m. End: September 4, 11:00 a.m.
AVE W S NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 21ST ST W TO 22ND ST W
(Valve removal)
Start: September 4, 8:00 a.m. End: September 5, 5:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Manhole repair)
Start: September 4, 9:00 a.m. End: September 4, 12:00 p.m.
23RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO 2ND AVE N
(Bike lane removal)
Start: September 4, 9:00 a.m. End: September 4, 3:00 p.m.
23RD ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO PACIFIC AVE
(Bike lane removal)
Start: September 4, 9:00 a.m. End: September 4, 3:00 p.m.
23RD ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Bike lane removal)
Start: September 4, 9:00 a.m. End: September 4, 3:00 p.m.
51ST ST E EB MEDIAN, LEFT TURN & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD SERVICE RD TO FAITHFULL AVE
(Construction)
Start: September 4, 9:00 a.m. End: September 4, 5:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 32ND ST W TO 31ST ST W
(Construction)
Start: September 4, 9:00 a.m. End: September 5, 5:00 p.m.
DIEFENBAKER DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM DIEFENBAKER DR TO SMALLWOOD CRES
(Bypass set up)
Start: September 4, 10:00 a.m. End: September 4, 1:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO BOYCHUK DR
(Catch basin repair)
Start: September 4, 11:00 a.m. End: September 4, 2:00 p.m.
FAIRLIGHT DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM FAIRMONT DR TO FAIRLIGHT CRES
(Construction)
Start: September 4, 12:00 p.m. End: September 4, 3:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Manhole repair)
Start: September 4, 12:00 p.m. End: September 4, 3:00 p.m.
8TH ST E WB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM LUTHER PL TO CHABEN PL
(Catch basin repair)
Start: September 4, 12:30 p.m. End: September 4, 4:30 p.m.
ONGOING
ZIMMERMAN RD NB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED FROM HIGHWAY 16 TO ROSEWOOD BLVD E
(Construction)
Start: September 3, 11:00 a.m. End: September 4, 5:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT ASSINIBOINE DR
(Link station construction)
Start: September 3, 7:00 a.m. End: September 4, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 33RD ST W
(Guardrail repair)
Closure will be set from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily
Start: September 2, 9:00 a.m. End: September 5, 3:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT NELSON RD
(Link station construction)
Start: August 5, 7:00 a.m. End: September 5, 5:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT BERINI DR
(Link station construction)
Start: August 5, 7:00 a.m. End: September 5, 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: September 5, 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: September 5, 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: September 5, 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: 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.
PRESTON AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 14TH ST E
(Link station construction)
Start: August 26, 9:00 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.
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 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.
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: September 12, 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: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE N INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 23RD ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: September 3, 7:00 a.m. End: September 17, 5:00 p.m.
ASSINIBOINE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM CHURCHILL DR TO STURGEON DR
(Concrete replacement)
Start: September 3, 7:00 a.m. End: September 17, 5:00 p.m.
VICTORIA AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 27, 7:00 a.m. End: September 17, 5:30 p.m.
8TH ST E WB & EB CURB LANES CLOSED AT MCKERCHER DR
(Link station construction)
Start: September 3, 7:00 a.m. End: September 17, 6:00 p.m.
7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM OSBORNE ST TO 33RD ST E
(Construction)
Start: July 4, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 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.
Daily Road Report - September 3, 2025
September 2, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
WARMAN RD NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT ASSINIBOINE DR
(Link station construction)
Start: September 3, 7:00 a.m. End: September 4, 5:00 p.m.
ASSINIBOINE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM CHURCHILL DR TO STURGEON DR
(Concrete replacement)
Start: September 3, 7:00 a.m. End: September 17, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE N INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 23RD ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: September 3, 7:00 a.m. End: September 17, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E WB & EB CURB LANES CLOSED AT MCKERCHER DR
(Link station construction)
Start: September 3, 7:00 a.m. End: September 17, 6:00 p.m.
CONFEDERATION DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM MILTON ST TO BORDEN PL
(Service connections)
Start: September 3, 8:00 a.m. End: September 3, 5:00 p.m.
DIEFENBAKER DR EB RIGHT LANE CLOSED AT LAURIER DR
(Bypass set up)
Start: September 3, 9:00 a.m. End: September 3, 12:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E NB & SB DRIVING LANES CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in parking lanes
Start: September 3, 9:00 a.m. End: September 3, 1:00 p.m.
23RD ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO 2ND AVE N
(Bike lane removal)
Start: September 3, 9:00 a.m. End: September 3, 3:00 p.m.
23RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM PACIFIC AVE TO IDYLWYLD DR N
(Bike lane removal)
Start: September 3, 9:00 a.m. End: September 3, 3:00 p.m.
ZIMMERMAN RD NB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED FROM HIGHWAY 16 TO ROSEWOOD BLVD E
(Construction)
Start: September 3, 11:00 a.m. End: September 4, 5:00 p.m.
ONGOING
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 3, 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: September 3, 7:00 a.m.
PRESTON AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 14TH ST E
(construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in SB lanes
Start: September 2, 7:00 a.m. End: September 3, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 33RD ST W
(Guardrail repair)
Closure will be set from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily
Start: September 2, 9:00 a.m. End: September 5, 3:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT NELSON RD
(Link station construction)
Start: August 5, 7:00 a.m. End: September 5, 5:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT BERINI DR
(Link station construction)
Start: August 5, 7:00 a.m. End: September 5, 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: September 5, 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: September 5, 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: September 5, 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: September 5, 5:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 5TH AVE N
(Link station construction)
Start: September 2, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 14TH ST E
(Link station construction)
Start: August 26, 9:00 a.m. End: September 8, 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.
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 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.
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: September 12, 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: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
VICTORIA AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 27, 7:00 a.m. End: September 17, 5:30 p.m.
7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM OSBORNE ST TO 33RD ST E
(Construction)
Start: July 4, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 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.
33rd Street closed between Avenues F and G
September 2, 2025 - 10:37am
33rd Street is closed today between Avenues F and G for unplanned water main repairs. Detours are in place guiding motorists around the work zone. The timeline for the completion of this work will be updated later today.
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.
Scheduled tree maintenance begins in Brevoort Park, Exhibition, Lawson Heights, Mount Royal, and Westmount
September 2, 2025 - 10:00am
Starting Tuesday, September 2, 2025, crews will begin pruning trees on civic property in Brevoort Park, Exhibition, Lawson Heights, southwest Mount Royal, and Westmount as part of the City's Boulevard Tree Maintenance Program. Tree maintenance in these neighbourhoods will continue until December 15, 2025. The remainder of Mount Royal will be pruned in early 2026.
The Boulevard Tree Maintenance Program follows a regular pruning cycle to help preserve the health of the City's tree inventory, eliminate hazards and provide clearance from buildings, signs, streetlights and utility wires.
Tree maintenance often requires road restrictions. The City reminds pedestrians, cyclists and drivers to ensure safety is a priority by respecting the work zone and obeying all road restrictions and signage.
For more information, visit saskatoon.ca/treemaintenance.
Bike lane demonstration project to be removed from 23rd Street East
September 2, 2025 - 9:00am
The City will be removing the bike lanes on 23rd Street East in downtown Saskatoon starting Wednesday, September 3.
Work is expected to take one week to complete, and the curb lane, parking lane, and bike lane will be closed during this time. Sidewalks will remain open.
The 23rd Street bike lanes were installed as part of a demonstration project in 2015, which was intended to end after two years.
At its June 2025 meeting, City Council resolved to remove the demonstration project in 2025. Future planning for the 23rd Street protected bike lanes will occur as part of the 23rd Street Greenway, a component of the City Centre and District Plan.
The City continues to focus on opportunities for improved cycling infrastructure throughout Saskatoon.
4th Avenue closed at 23rd Street starting Wednesday
September 2, 2025 - 6:00am
4th Avenue will be closed at 23rd Street starting Wednesday, September 3, at 7:00 a.m. for water main maintenance. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the area. This project is expected to take two weeks 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 - September 2, 2025
August 29, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
PRESTON AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 14TH ST E
(construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in SB lanes
Start: September 2, 7:00 a.m. End: September 3, 6:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 5TH AVE N
(Link station construction)
Start: September 2, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM KELVIN AVE TO MELROSE AVE
(Service connection)
Start: September 2, 8:00 a.m. End: September 2, 6:00 p.m.
DIEFENBAKER DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM STEEVES AVE TO DEVONSHIRE CRES
(Roadway patching)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: September 2, 9:00 a.m. End: September 2, 3:00 p.m.
CONFEDERATION DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM CONFEDERATION CRES TO LAURIER DR
(Trenching)
Start: September 2, 9:00 a.m. End: September 2, 3:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 33RD ST W
(Guardrail repair)
Closure will be set from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily
Start: September 2, 9:00 a.m. End: September 5, 3:00 p.m.
DIEFENBAKER DR VARIOUS SINGLE LANE CLOSURES AT LAURIER DR
(Construction)
Start: September 2, 1:00 p.m. End: September 2, 4:00 p.m.
ONGOING
4TH AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 25, 7:00 a.m. End: September 2, 5:00 p.m.
24TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO 4TH AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 25, 7:00 a.m. End: September 2, 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 3, 7:00 a.m.
ATTRIDGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT NELSON RD
(Link station construction)
Start: August 5, 7:00 a.m. End: September 5, 5:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT BERINI DR
(Link station construction)
Start: August 5, 7:00 a.m. End: September 5, 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: September 5, 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: September 5, 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: September 5, 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: September 5, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 14TH ST E
(Link station construction)
Start: August 26, 9:00 a.m. End: September 8, 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.
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 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.
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: September 12, 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: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
VICTORIA AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 27, 7:00 a.m. End: September 17, 5:30 p.m.
7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM OSBORNE ST TO 33RD ST E
(Construction)
Start: July 4, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 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.
New neighbourhood bikeway installed on Munroe Avenue
August 29, 2025 - 11:00am
The City of Saskatoon continues to expand its cycling network, with the completion of a neighbourhood bikeway (using rapid deployment techniques) along Munroe Avenue between College Drive and 14th Street.
A reduced speed limit of 30 km/h in this section of Munroe Avenue will take effect on Sunday, August 31. A reduced speed limit is an important component of a neighbourhood bikeway to help create an environment that is comfortable for all levels of cyclists.
The Munroe Avenue Bikeway was installed using adaptable materials such as signs, pavement markings and pinned rubber curbs, which allows the City to adjust the design as needed to address concerns. The installation of this neighbourhood bikeway marks another push forward in making Saskatoon a bicycle-friendly city.
The Munroe Avenue corridor was approved as a neighbourhood bikeway by City Council in May 2024. This bikeway connects to the 14th Street Bikeway and provides access to the University of Saskatchewan.
For more information on the Munroe Avenue Bikeway visit saskatoon.ca/CyclingProjects.
Record Dutch elm disease cases identified: City urges action for “ecological emergency’”
August 29, 2025 - 9:30am
- 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. All disposal of elm wood at the Landfill is free.
- Do not take elm to the Compost Depot or put it in your green bin. Dispose of it immediately at the Saskatoon Landfill.
- 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
The City of Saskatoon has confirmed a record 12 positive cases of Dutch Elm Disease (DED) . These cases are widespread and not concentrated in any particular neighbourhood. In addition to the lab-confirmed cases, there are an additional seven trees elm inspectors have identified with very evident DED symptoms and will be removed proactively as a precaution These figures represent the greatest-ever number of DED cases in Saskatoon.
“We cannot be clearer than this: DO NOT store elm wood on your property,” says Thai Hoang, Director of Parks. “Keeping elm wood – whether it is to burn in your fire pit or for other uses – threatens our historic tree canopy which we all love so much. About a quarter of our urban forest is elm. This is not a minor issue—it is an ecological emergency.”
DED is a devastating and aggressive fungal infection that poses a critical threat to elm populations worldwide. Once introduced, it spreads rapidly often killing mature trees within a single growing season. The disease has already decimated millions of elms across North America and Europe, erasing entire urban canopies and altering ecosystems. Its impact is irreversible without swift and strategic intervention. Failure to act not only endangers the survival of these iconic trees but also compromises biodiversity, soil stability, and the aesthetic and environmental value of our communities.
City Council increased the Parks budget to prevent the spread of DED, but Hoang reminds Saskatoon residents they also have a role to play–by checking their properties for elm wood.
City staff have already disposed of 8720 kg of elm wood during neighbourhood sweeps in areas affected by previous DED tree removals. That’s more than the average weight of an African elephant, highlighting the scale and urgency of the response.
Hoang says typically the leaves on American elm trees with DED will start to wilt and turn yellow, then curl and turn brown. He says if anyone suspects an unhealthy elm tree or are unsure of what type of firewood they have, they can take a photo and complete the online form or call Urban Forestry at 306-975-2890.
Residents can help prevent Dutch elm disease by:
“We’re getting a better idea of how the Saskatoon landscape would change if DED were to keep progressing, but it can be curtailed; get rid of elm wood and if you’re not sure what you have, send us a picture.”
The City has already initiated its DED Response Plan, which includes:
For more information on DED, visit saskatoon.ca/dutchelmdisease.
Ruth Street closed between Kelvin and Melrose avenues on Tuesday
August 29, 2025 - 7:00am
Ruth Street will be closed between Kelvin and Melrose avenues on Tuesday, September 2, starting at 8:00 a.m. for service connection maintenance. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the area. 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.