News Releases

The City is pleased to confirm that Financial Close has been achieved with Graham Commuter Partners for the North Commuter Parkway and Traffic Bridge project.

“This was a very competitive procurement process and we thank each of the three proponents for their submissions,” says Dan Willems, Special Projects Manager with Major Projects. “Graham Commuter Partners will build the bridges and roadways based on approved technical requirements and project design parameters, as well as finance and maintain the new infrastructure for a period of 30 years. The City retains ownership of all infrastructure.”

The North Commuter Parkway Project includes a six-lane bridge and 8.3 kilometres of new arterial roadways to link the Marquis Industrial area with the University Heights area. It achieves this by extending Marquis Drive across the South Saskatchewan River and connecting to McOrmond Drive at Fedoruk Drive, and extending Central Avenue from Fedoruk Drive north to the new extension of McOrmond Drive.

The Traffic Bridge will accommodate all modes of transportation while retaining a similar architecture to the previous structure as well as the riverscape of the past century. The new Traffic Bridge will include two driving lanes at 3.7 metres wide, and two 3 metre-wide multi-use pathways on each side of the bridge to accommodate pedestrians and cyclists.

“The Parkway Bridge will connect the growing neighbourhoods in the northeast with the employment rich areas of Marquis Industrial,” says Mayor Donald Atchison. “The new Traffic Bridge will improve travel efficiency in our growing downtown. Both projects will create jobs for local workers and strengthen our economy.”

Through the P3 Canada Fund, the federal government is providing an investment of up to $66 million to the project, while the Province of Saskatchewan will contribute $50 million.

A report outlining the financial details of the proposal will be provided to City Council at its meeting on November 23, 2015.

For more information, visit saskatoon.ca/bridging.

For more City of Saskatoon Public Service Announcements, News Releases, Traffic Detours and Service Alerts, visit saskatoon.ca or connect with the City of Saskatoon on Twitter and Facebook.

PSA

For Immediate Release:  October 21, 2015

CY15-200

REMINDER:  GROWTH PLAN PUBLIC EVENTS ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015 AND THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2015

The City invites residents to participate in the closing round of public engagement for the Growth Plan to Half a Million (Growth Plan).

Join the conversation, either in person or online, to provide feedback on the proposed long-term plans and implementation priorities for a new transit system with Bus Rapid Transit (BRT); redevelopment along major corridors like 8^th Street, 22^nd Street, Preston Avenue, and College Drive; and a new river crossing connecting 33^rd Street to Preston Avenue, combined with dedicated BRT lanes on the University Bridge.

Two public open houses are being held for residents to learn more and provide feedback on the Growth Plan.

Detailed project information and an online survey will also be available at www.growingfwd.ca until Sunday, November 8, 2015.

Growth Plan Come-and-Go Public Events

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Mayfair United Church, 902 33^rd Street West

4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, October 22, 2015

Saskatoon Field House, 2020 College Drive

4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Growth Plan Online Survey

October 14 to November 8, 2015

Review the final draft plan and provide feedback online at www.growingfwd.ca

This will be the fourth and final round of public engagement for the Growth Plan.  Once complete, the Growth Plan will help guide future infrastructure investments and land-use decisions so residents will have more choices for how they live and move around the city as Saskatoon grows to half a million people over the next 30 to 40 years.

For more information on the Growth Plan, or to sign up for project update notifications, visit www.growingfwd.ca.

For more City of Saskatoon Public Service Announcements, News Releases, Traffic Detours, and Service Alerts, visit www.saskatoon.ca or connect with the City of Saskatoon on Twitter and Facebook.

Spend more, spend less or spend about the same? The City of Saskatoon wants public input on Shaping Our Financial Future and is providing more information about how the budget is built to encourage residents to get involved.

“We’ve made strides to ensure our planning for the 2016 Corporate Business Plan & Budget is even more transparent and accountable this year,” says Clae Hack, Director of Finance. “Through public education and more participation opportunities, citizens are contributing and helping shape Saskatoon’s financial future.”

The City is inviting citizens to take a few minutes to participate and have their say by using a new and easy-to-use interactive and educational online tool. Citizen Budget is available at saskatoon.ca/citizenbudget

Citizen Budget shows residents how building the City’s annual budget requires balancing affordability for taxpayers with the delivery of City services and service levels residents expect.

“There are many challenges that come with a growing city. Within the annual budget, funding choices must be made between what the community wants and needs and what the City can afford,” says Hack.

Citizen Budget is available online but will also be showcased at the Saskatoon Fall Home Show October 23 – 25 with the goal of encouraging show attendees to participate. A budget display in the lobby of City Hall also provides an opportunity to provide written comments.

City Administration and City Council will consider citizen priorities and preferences gathered through Citizen Budget prior to Council deliberations, scheduled for November 30, December 1 and 3, 2015.

Citizen Budget builds on public engagement activities earlier this year. The City introduced a new budget video series to help residents better understand the budget process and how their property taxes work. This past summer, citizens also had the opportunity to provide input into the preliminary budget through public engagement opportunities .

For more City of Saskatoon Public Service Announcements, News Releases, Traffic Detours and Service Alerts, visit www.saskatoon.ca or connect with the City of Saskatoon on Twitter and Facebook.

NEW

22ND ST W WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM AVE V N TO AVE W N
(Trenching)
Start: October 21, 8:00 a.m. End: October 21, 11:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR NB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED APPROACHING 33RD ST EXIT
(Crash cushion repair)
Start: October 21, 9:00 a.m. End: October 21, 12:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR S EB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM JASPER AVE TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Construction work)
Start: October 21, 9:00 a.m. End: October 21, 3:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR S NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR S
(Construction work)
Start: October 21, 9:00 a.m. End: October 21, 3:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB & WB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED FROM AVE S N TO AVE T S
(Median repair)
Start: October 21, 9:00 a.m. End: October 22, 4:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE SB CLOSED AT 104TH ST W
(Road paving)
2-way traffic set up in NB lanes
Start: October 21, 9:00 a.m. End: October 21, 4:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT CENTRAL AVE
(Crash cushion repair)
Start: October 21, 1:00 p.m. End: October 21, 3:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Crash cushion repair)
Start: October 21, 1:00 p.m. End: October 21, 3:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK: CIRCLE DR E EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT VENTURE CRES
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: October 21, 7:00 p.m. End: October 22, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

AIRPORT DR NB/SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANES CLOSED AT CLAYPOOL DR
(Road construction)
Claypool Dr WB closed from Airport Dr to McClocklin Rd
Start: September 15, 7:00 a.m. End: October 27, 6:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 39TH ST W TO CIRCLE DR E
(Sewer cleaning)
Start: September 29, 9:00 a.m. End: October 29, 3:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N/HIGHWAY 16 NB & SB LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR W
(Hwy 16 flyover repair)
Hwy 11/12 SB median lane closed at overpass
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.

HWY 16 WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road reconstruction)
Start: September 16, 7:00 a.m. End: November 15, 5:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK: IDYLWYLD DR NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED APPROACHING 1ST AVE
(Bridge maintenance)
Start: October 13, 7:00 p.m. End: November 23, 7:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED BETWEEN 19TH ST & SID BUCKWOLD BRIDGE
(Bridge maintenance)
1st Ave SB curb lane closed between 19th St & Sid Buckwold Bridge
Start: September 14, 7:00 a.m. End: November 23, 6:00 p.m.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Slow down, pay attention and respect work zones. Watch for pedestrians and work crews, and for everyone’s safety, please obey all detours, signs and barriers.

Know before you go! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information and subscribe to Traffic Detour Service Alerts at saskatoon.ca/service-alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

October 19, 2015 Executive Committee Meeting

7.2.1 2016 Business Plan and Budget

*The Preliminary 2016 Business Plan and Budget was received and tabled.

Background

*Citizen input, inflation, population growth, City Council priorities, service level changes, and performance measures were considered in proposing total operating expenditures of $457.1 million. Of this, $443.8 million is tax-supported-operating expenditures.
*Tax-supported operating expenditures represent about 97% of total operating expenditures in 2016.
*To help pay for operations and ensure a balanced budget, the property tax increase of 3.95%, equates to an additional $5.40 per month on a property assessed at $325,000.
*From October 19 to November 13, citizens can share their funding priorities and preferences with City Council at saskatoon.ca/citizenbudget
*City Council will deliberate the budget November 30, December 1 and 3.

7.2.2 The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action and the City of Saskatoon’s Response

*The report outlines the City’s response to the TRC Calls to Action relevant to Municipal Government and has been forwarded to City Council for business plan and budget deliberations.
* Administration will provide Executive Committee with regular updates outlining successes as well as outstanding items, along with an update of events that occurring in Saskatoon throughout the year recognizing the Year of Reconciliation

*Administration will report to Executive Committee with a plan for increased professional development and training for employees, with a long-term target of 100 percent participation

*The City has ongoing initiatives that are making strides toward the TRC’s Calls to Action and additional actions and estimated costs to address the recommendations have been identified.
*The City will collaborate with the Office of the Treaty Commissioner and other Aboriginal organizations and community partners to develop an action plan for reconciliation.

Background

*The City already has a number of practices in place to boost Aboriginal inclusion including:
-Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Training offered to all employees. The training is mandatory for Saskatoon Police Service employees.
-“Profile Saskatoon Grant” of $150,000 and in-kind organizing support for 2016 World Indigenous Business Forum and International Indigenous Music and Cultural Festival.
-Partnership with Saskatoon Tribal Council, Gabriel Dumont Institute and other organizations on the delivery of the Urban Aboriginal Leadership Program to build capacity leading to employment.

7.2.3 Remai Modern Art Gallery of Saskatchewan

*The Committee received the project update and will receive another one by the end of 2015.
*The Contractor projects building construction to be complete in the late third to early fourth quarter of 2016 which will result in the Gallery opening in early 2017.
*The project schedule continues to be negatively impacted by delays resulting from drawing corrections and clarifications.
*The project continues to face cost increases and budget pressure, primarily due to the negative cost impact of the drawing corrections and clarifications.

Background

*City Council approved the construction of a new Art Gallery. Smith Carter Architects and Engineers Inc. (Now Architecture 49) were hired in 2010 to design, tender and administer the construction.
*A construction contract was awarded in 2013 to Ellis Don Corporation, with a target for completion in September of 2016.

7.2.4 Traffic Bridge Span Arrangement

*The Committee received the report.
*The new Traffic Bridge is proposed to be a four span arrangement, with new reinforced concrete piers constructed around the existing piers within the river.
*Graham Commuter Partners is proceeding with necessary regulatory approval applications to facilitate construction to commence in the South Saskatchewan River.

Background

*At its meeting on September 8, 2015, City Council approved the award of the Project Agreement for the North Commuter Parkway and Traffic Bridge to Graham Commuter Partners.
*GCP and the City are currently working through the Commercial Close and Financial Close process, which is targeted to be achieved on or around October 23, 2015.

The bridge maintenance work on Idylwyld Drive over 19th Street overpass has been extended and is now expected to be complete by the end of November.

Since work started earlier this Fall, it has become evident that some of the minor concrete repairs are more extensive than originally anticipated and additional work and timeframe is required to complete these repairs. Key structural components are being repaired, which is necessary to ensure the bridge continues to be safe and structurally sound well into the future.

To complete this work, there will be lane restrictions on Idylwyld Drive overpass over 19th street in both directions as well as lane restrictions on 1st Avenue ramp under Idylwyld Drive.  Access to Sid Buckwold Bridge will be maintained at all times, however, drivers should expect some delays.

Please note: Restrictions on Idylwyld Drive are required to restrict heavy load while repairs are carried out under the overpass. Therefore, drivers will not see workers on Idylwyld Drive.

The City apologizes for the inconvenience and thanks drivers for their continued patience and cooperation while this work is carried out.

Slow down, pay attention and respect work zones. Watch for pedestrians and work crews, and for everyone’s safety, please obey all detours, signs and barriers.

Know before you go! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information and subscribe to Traffic Detour Service Alerts at saskatoon.ca/service-alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert.

NEW

CIRCLE DR S WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED APPROACHING LORNE AVE
(Crash cushion repair)
Start: October 20, 9:00 a.m. End: October 20, 1:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB & WB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED FROM AVE T N TO AVE T S
(Concrete work on median)
Start: October 20, 9:00 a.m. End: October 21, 4:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR NB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED APPROACHING 22ND ST
(Crash cushion repair)
Start: October 20, 12:00 p.m. End: October 20, 6:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR NB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED APPROACHING 33RD ST
(Crash cushion repair)
Start: October 20, 3:00 p.m. End: October 20, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING

AIRPORT DR NB/SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANES CLOSED AT CLAYPOOL DR
(Road construction)
Claypool Dr WB closed from Airport Dr to McClocklin Rd
Start: September 15, 7:00 a.m. End: October 27, 6:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 39TH ST W TO CIRCLE DR E
(Sewer cleaning)
Start: September 29, 9:00 a.m. End: October 29, 3:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N/HIGHWAY 16 NB & SB LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR W
(Hwy 16 flyover repair)
Hwy 11/12 SB median lane closed at overpass
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.

HWY 16 WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road reconstruction)
Start: September 16, 7:00 a.m. End: November 15, 5:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK: IDYLWYLD DR NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED APPROACHING 1ST AVE
(Bridge maintenance)
Start: October 13, 7:00 p.m. End: November 23, 7:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED BETWEEN 19TH ST & SID BUCKWOLD BRIDGE
(Bridge maintenance)
1st Ave SB curb lane closed between 19th St & Sid Buckwold Bridge
Start: September 14, 7:00 a.m. End: November 23, 6:00 p.m.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Slow down, pay attention and respect work zones. Watch for pedestrians and work crews, and for everyone’s safety, please obey all detours, signs and barriers.

Know before you go! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information and subscribe to Traffic Detour Service Alerts at saskatoon.ca/service-alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

In a new budget planning process this year, the City launched a number of Shaping Our Financial Future public engagement opportunities. Citizens were able to provide input on their priorities and preferences for more than 70 civic services and programs they rely on every day. That information has helped to create the Preliminary 2016 Business Plan and Budget which outlines the City’s future investment plans.

“Most participants in both the 2016 Annual Civic Services Survey and the June Public Engagement activities said they prefer to balance the budget using a combination of user fees and property tax increases instead of service reductions or cuts,” said City Manager, Murray Totland. “Citizens told us they want more spending when it comes to things like maintaining major roadways, transit, street crime, and a growing population.”

In addition to valuable public input, City Administration also considered factors such as inflation, population growth, City Council priorities, service level changes, and performance measures. Considering all factors, the Preliminary 2016 Operating Budget proposes:

• Total operating expenditures of $457.1 million, which is an increase of $22.5 million, or 5.2%, over the 2015 approved Operating Budget. Of this, $443.8 million is tax-supported-operating expenditures which is an increase of $22.5 million or 5.3%, over the 2015 approved Operating Budget.

“Tax-supported operating expenditures represent about 97% of total operating expenditures in 2016,” says Kerry Tarasoff, Chief Financial Officer & General Manager of Asset and Financial Management. “To help pay for operations and ensure a balanced budget, the property tax increase of 3.95%, equates to an additional $5.40 per month on a property assessed at $325,000.”

The proposed property tax increase would generate an additional $7.47 million, which would go toward debt repayment on future traffic noise projects, Building Better Roads, and expenditures relating to all other programs and services, including eight additional police constables in 2016.  It should be noted other City operations are holding the line on a greater hike with a -0.51% budget decrease.

On the capital side, the City is investing $177.2 million in various capital projects (buildings, roads, bridges, sidewalks, water lines) which is a reduction of over $48 million (27%) from 2015.

“The Shaping Our Financial Future engagement plan does not end with today’s tabling of the 2016 Business Plan and Budget,” says Tarasoff. “Now the City is providing citizens another opportunity to have their say on the 2016 Budget through Citizen Budget - our new interactive and educational online tool.”

From October 19 to November 13, citizens can share their funding priorities and preferences with City Council at saskatoon.ca/citizenbudget. Importantly, the public feedback gathered through Citizen Budget will inform City Council and Administration on residents’ budget priorities.  It will help Councillors determine what services and programs people value most when they discuss the 2016 Corporate Business Plan and Budget November 30, December 1 and 3, 2015.

Visit saskatoon.ca/financialfuture to view 2016 Budget at a Glance, and a full array of other budget documents.

NEW

CLARENCE AVE N NB/SB CLOSED FROM TEMPERANCE ST TO AIRD ST
(Water valve replacement)
Start: October 19, 7:00 a.m. End: October 19, 4:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S SB CLOSED FROM CORNISH RD TO STONEBRIDGE COMMON
(Construction)
Use Hunter Rd/Cornish Rd
Start: October 19, 9:00 a.m. End: October 21, 5:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK: 33RD ST E EB LANE CLOSED & WB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 7TH AVE N TO 8TH AVE N
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: October 19, 7:00 p.m. End: October 20, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 39TH ST W TO CIRCLE DR E
(Sewer cleaning)
Start: September 29, 9:00 a.m. End: October 29, 3:00 p.m.

AIRPORT DR NB/SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANES CLOSED AT CLAYPOOL DR
(Road construction)
Claypool Dr WB closed from Airport Dr to McClocklin Rd
Start: September 15, 7:00 a.m. End: October 27, 6:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N/HIGHWAY 16 NB & SB LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR W
(Hwy 16 flyover repair)
Hwy 11/12 SB median lane closed at overpass
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.

HWY 16 WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road reconstruction)
Start: September 16, 7:00 a.m. End: November 15, 5:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK: IDYLWYLD DR NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED APPROACHING 1ST AVE
(Bridge maintenance)
Start: October 13, 7:00 p.m. End: November 23, 7:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED BETWEEN 19TH ST & SID BUCKWOLD BRIDGE
(Bridge maintenance)
1st Ave SB curb lane closed between 19th St & Sid Buckwold Bridge
Start: September 14, 7:00 a.m. End: November 23, 6:00 p.m.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Slow down, pay attention and respect work zones. Watch for pedestrians and work crews, and for everyone’s safety, please obey all detours, signs and barriers.

Know before you go! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information and subscribe to Traffic Detour Service Alerts at saskatoon.ca/service-alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

NEW

8TH ST E EB CLOSED FROM ALBERT AVE TO CLARENCE AVE
(Water main repair)
Start: October 17, 7:00 a.m. End: October 17, 5:00 p.m.

CLARENCE AVE S CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 15TH ST E
(Tree pruning)
Start: October 17, 8:00 a.m. End: October 18, 6:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK: WARMAN RD SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT 33RD ST
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: October 17, 7:00 p.m. End: October 18, 6:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR S EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED APPROACHING CIRCLE DR S BRIDGE
(Guardrail repair)
Start: October 18, 7:00 a.m. End: October 18, 4:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM CAIRNS AVE TO WIGGINS AVE S
(Water main valve repair)
Start: October 18, 8:00 a.m. End: October 18, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR S FREEWAY SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 4TH ST E TO NIDEROST ST
(Lightpole replacements)
Start: October 18, 7:30 a.m. End: October 18, 2:30 p.m.

22ND ST E EB CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO 2ND AVE S
(Traffic pole replacement)
Start: October 18, 8:00 a.m. End: October 18, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR S SB OFF-RAMP TO 11TH ST LANE RESTRICTIONS
(Guardrail repair)
Start: October 18, 1:00 p.m. End: October 18, 4:00 p.m.

ONGOING

IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 39TH ST W TO CIRCLE DR E
(Sewer cleaning)
Start: September 29, 9:00 a.m. End: October 29, 3:00 p.m.

AIRPORT DR NB/SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANES CLOSED AT CLAYPOOL DR
(Road construction)
Claypool Dr WB closed from Airport Dr to McClocklin Rd
Start: September 15, 7:00 a.m. End: October 27, 6:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N/HIGHWAY 16 NB & SB LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR W
(Hwy 16 flyover repair)
Hwy 11/12 SB median lane closed at overpass
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.

HWY 16 WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road reconstruction)
Start: September 16, 7:00 a.m. End: November 15, 5:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK: IDYLWYLD DR NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED APPROACHING 1ST AVE
(Bridge maintenance)
Start: October 13, 7:00 p.m. End: November 23, 7:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED BETWEEN 19TH ST & SID BUCKWOLD BRIDGE
(Bridge maintenance)
1st Ave SB curb lane closed between 19th St & Sid Buckwold Bridge
Start: September 14, 7:00 a.m. End: November 23, 6:00 p.m.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Slow down, pay attention and respect work zones. Watch for pedestrians and work crews, and for everyone’s safety, please obey all detours, signs and barriers.

Know before you go! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information and subscribe to Traffic Detour Service Alerts at saskatoon.ca/service-alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.