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Circle Drive Closed Near Millar Avenue After Power Pole Collision
May 11, 2026 - 9:39pm
- Westbound closure of Circle Drive
- Southbound closure of Millar Avenue
- Traffic will be rerouted northbound on Millar Avenue
- Restrictions on left hand turn on Venture Crecent.
Circle Drive westbound traffic is experiencing delays near Millar Avenue. The roadway is closed between Millar Avenue and 1st Avenue North following a single-vehicle collision involving a semi-truck and power poles.
Traffic restrictions at the intersection:
Please follow all signs and detours in place and slow down when passing workers. Avoid the area if you can.
Crews are working as quickly as possible to resolve the situation, further updates will be shared when available.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
Daily Road Report – May 12
May 11, 2026 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
RICHARDSON RD ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE W N TO WENTWORTH CRES
(Catch basin replacement)
Start: May 12, 7:00 a.m. End: May 12, 5:00 p.m.
12TH ST E WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM LANSDOWNE AVE TO BROADWAY AVE
(Sanitary sewer work)
Start: May 12, 7:00 a.m. End: May 12, 5:00 p.m.
LAURIER DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR W TO CONFEDERATION DR
(Roadway paving)
Start: May 12, 7:00 a.m. End: May 13, 5:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S SB DRIVING LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 21ST ST E
(SaskEnergy)
SB traffic in turn bay
Start: May 12, 7:00 a.m. End: May 13, 7:00 p.m.
33RD ST W EB ROAD CLOSED AT AVE C N
(Construction)
2-way maintained in WB lanes
Start: May 12, 8:00 a.m. End: May 12, 6:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 39TH ST E TO 40TH ST E
(Catch basin replacement)
Start: May 12, 9:00 a.m. End: May 12, 12:00 p.m.
33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 1ST AVE N
(Roadways work)
Start: May 12, 9:00 a.m. End: May 12, 1:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM NELSON RD TO FORESTRY FARM PARK DR
(W&WO)
Start: May 12, 9:00 a.m. End: May 12, 3:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM FORESTRY FARM PARK DR TO BERINI DR
(W&WO)
Start: May 12, 9:00 a.m. End: May 12, 3:00 p.m.
ASSINIBOINE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM CHURCHILL DR TO STURGEON DR
(Utility cut patching)
2-way traffic
Start: May 12, 9:00 a.m. End: May 12, 3:00 p.m.
CONFEDERATION DR NB RIGHT TURN & PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM GALT CRT TO 33RD ST W
(Environmental sampling)
Start: May 12, 9:00 a.m. End: May 12, 3:00 p.m.
33RD ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO AVE B N
(Pedestrian crosswalk work)
Start: May 12, 9:00 a.m. End: May 12, 3:00 p.m.
33RD ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE B N TO IDYLWYLD DR N
(Pedestrian crosswalk work)
Start: May 12, 9:00 a.m. End: May 12, 3:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 40TH A ST E TO 41ST ST E
(Catch basin replacement)
Start: May 12, 12:00 p.m. End: May 12, 3:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM CLANCY DR TO LAURIER DR
(Street sweeping)
Start: May 12, 8:00 p.m. End: May 13, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
MELVILLE AVE CLOSED AT LORNE AVE
(Unplanned water main repairs)
Start: May 11, 9:00 a.m. End: May 12, 5:00 p.m.
AVE P N NB, SB, EB, WB PARKING LANES CLOSED AT RUSHOLME RD
(Channelization)
Start: May 7, 7:00 a.m. End: May 12, 5:00 p.m.
ACADIA DR ROAD CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO AVONDALE RD
(Water main maintenance)
Start: March 23, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 5:00 p.m
UNIVERSITY BRIDGE CLOSED
(Arch repairs and Link construction)
Start: April 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 2026
COLLEGE DRIVE ROAD CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Link construction)
Start: April 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 2026
20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(SL&P work)
Start: March 9, 9:00 a.m. End: June 5, 5:30 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E NB REDUCED LANE WIDTH AT 25TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: April 23, 10:00 a.m. End: August 6, 5:00 p.m.
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.
Melville Avenue unplanned closure at Lorne Avenue today
May 11, 2026 - 10:03am
Melville Avenue is closed at Lorne Avenue today, May 11, for unplanned water main repairs. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the area. 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.
Circle Drive northbound exits to Laurier and Clancy Drives closed on Tuesday night
May 11, 2026 - 6:00am
The Circle Drive northbound exits to Laurier and Clancy Drives will be closed on Tuesday, May 12, starting at 8:00 p.m. for street sweeping. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the area. This project is expected to take one night 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 - May 11, 2026
May 8, 2026 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
8TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM BOYCHUK DR TO CHABEN PL
(construction)
All intersections will remain open
Start: May 11, 7:00 a.m. End: May 24, 5:00 p.m.
LORNE AVE NB CURB LANE, WB RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM MELVILLE ST TO MELVILLE ST
(valve replacement (W&WO))
Start: May 11, 8:00 a.m. End: May 12, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM CIRCLE PL TO AIRPORT DR
(AWF sign replacement)
Start: May 11, 9:00 a.m. End: May 11, 12:00 p.m.
KENASCHUK CRES EB CLOSED FROM KENASCHUK CRES TO MCORMOND DR
(loop repair)
Start: May 11, 9:00 a.m. End: May 11, 12:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM NELSON RD TO FORESTRY FARM PARK DR
(sanitary main work)
Start: May 11, 9:00 a.m. End: May 11, 3:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR CURB LANES CLOSED FROM NELSON RD TO FORESTRY FARM PARK DR
(sanitary main work)
Start: May 11, 9:00 a.m. End: May 11, 3:00 p.m.
25TH ST E CURB LANES CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE N TO 1ST AVE N
(SL&P)
Start: May 11, 9:00 a.m. End: May 25, 5:00 p.m.
WANUSKEWIN RD NB CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR W TO 72ND ST E
(Construction)
2-way traffic in NB lanes
Start: May 11, 9:00 a.m. End: October 9, 5:00 p.m.
KENASCHUK CRES EB CLOSED FROM BOLSTAD MANOR TO MCORMOND DR
(loop repair)
Start: May 11, 11:00 a.m. End: May 11, 2:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W SB DRIVING LANES CLOSED FROM 33RD ST W TO LAURIER DR
(AWF Sign Replacement – Laurier Dr)
Start: May 11, 12:00 p.m. End: May 11, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
SPADINA CRES E EB & WB CLOSED FROM VICTORIA AVE TO SPADINA CRES E
(bridge rehab.)
Start: May 10, 7:00 a.m. End: May 11, 7:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MOSS AVE TO MCKERCHER DR
(Paving)
Start: May 4, 9:00 a.m. End: May 13, 7:00 a.m.
WANUSKEWIN RD SB LANES CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR E TO 72ND ST E
(25-0351 BPC)
Start: April 27, 7:00 a.m. End: May 22, 6:00 p.m.
11TH ST W EB & WB CLOSED FROM AVE J S TO AVE I S
(water main work)
Start: April 20, 7:00 a.m. End: May 27, 5:00 p.m.
ACADIA DR NB & SB CLOSED, WB CURB LANE CLOSED. FROM TAYLOR ST E TO AVONDALE RD
(watermain work)
Start: March 23, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Vault 1-2 Roof Replacement)
Start: March 9, 9:00 a.m. End: June 5, 5:30 p.m.
WANUSKEWIN RD NB & SB CLOSED FROM ARTHUR ROSE AVE TO MARQUIS DR E
(Biosolids Pipeline Corridor Project)
Start: April 27, 7:00 a.m. End: June 14, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB/WB UNIVERSITY BRIDGE
(College Dr Link Construction)
Closure of College Dr includes a full closure of the University Bridge at Spadina Cr E
Start: April 6, 7:00 a.m. End: July 13, 5:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E NB REDUCED LANE WIDTH AT 25TH ST E
(Graham)
Start: April 28, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.
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.
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Weekend Road Report - May 9-10, 2026
May 8, 2026 - 2:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
SPADINA CRES E NB/SB FROM PEMBINA AVE TO PRIMROSE DR
(Special Event: Bridge City Duathlon)
Full closure of Spadina Cr E from Pembina Ave to Primrose Dr
Start: May 9, 6:00 a.m. End: May 9, 1:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR WB CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO CENTRAL AVE
(AWF Sign Replacement)
Start: May 9, 7:00 a.m. End: May 9, 10:00 a.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO DUKE ST
(tree maintenance)
Start: May 9, 9:00 a.m. End: May 9, 2:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB CLOSED FROM 32ND ST W TO 33RD ST E
(roadway patching)
Start: May 10, 7:00 a.m. End: May 10, 12:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB CLOSED FROM 38TH ST E TO 39TH ST E
(Roadway patching)
2-way traffic in SB lanes
Start: May 10, 7:00 a.m. End: May 10, 12:00 p.m.
20TH ST W EB CLOSED FROM AVE N S TO AVE M S
(Roadway patching)
Start: May 10, 7:00 a.m. End: May 10, 3:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E EB & WB CLOSED FROM VICTORIA AVE TO SPADINA CRES E
(bridge rehab.)
Start: May 10, 7:00 a.m. End: May 11, 7:00 p.m.
25TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 4TH AVE N
(Catch basin repair)
Start: May 10, 8:00 a.m. End: May 10, 3:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB ROAD CLOSED FROM 29TH ST W TO 31ST ST W
(Roadways)
2-way in NB lanes
Start: May 10, 12:00 p.m. End: May 10, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
8TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MOSS AVE TO MCKERCHER DR
(Paving)
Start: May 4, 9:00 a.m. End: May 13, 7:00 a.m.
WANUSKEWIN RD SB LANES CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR E TO 72ND ST E
(25-0351 BPC)
Start: April 27, 7:00 a.m. End: May 22, 6:00 p.m.
ACADIA DR NB & SB CLOSED, WB CURB LANE CLOSED. FROM TAYLOR ST E TO AVONDALE RD
(watermain work)
Start: March 23, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Vault 1-2 Roof Replacement)
Start: March 9, 9:00 a.m. End: June 5, 5:30 p.m.
WANUSKEWIN RD NB & SB CLOSED FROM ARTHUR ROSE AVE TO MARQUIS DR E
(BPC Project)
Start: April 27, 7:00 a.m. End: June 14, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB/WB UNIVERSITY BRIDGE
(College Dr Link Construction)
Closure of College Dr includes a full closure of the University Bridge at Spadina Cr E
Start: April 6, 7:00 a.m. End: July 13, 5:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E NB REDUCED LANE WIDTH AT 25TH ST E
(Graham)
Start: April 28, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.
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.
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Full closures of Spadina Crescent this weekend
May 8, 2026 - 6:00am
- Starting at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday
Spadina Crescent will be closed between Pembina and Pinehouse drives for the Bridge City Duathlon. The closure is expected to lift at 1:00 p.m. - Starting at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday
Spadina Crescent will be closed between Queen and Duke Streets for tree maintenance. This project is expected to take five hours to complete. - Starting at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday and Monday
Spadina Crescent will be closed under the Broadway Bridge for bridge maintenance. This project is expected to take 12 hours each day to complete.
Spadina Crescent will be closed in various locations starting Saturday, May 9. Detour signs will be in place to guide motorists around the areas. The City thanks everyone for their patience. The closures will be as follows:
Closure end times are 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.
Read the Daily Road Report for a full list of construction projects on priority one roads.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Daily Road Report – May 8
May 7, 2026 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
ASSINIBOINE DR EB ROAD CLOSED FROM RED RIVER RD TO RAVINE DR
(SaskEnergy)
Start: May 8, 7:00 a.m. End: May 8, 7:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E EB & WB DRIVING LANES CLOSED FROM CAIRNS AVE TO EWART AVE
(Construction)
Start: May 8, 9:00 a.m. End: May 8, 3:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E VARIOUS EB & WB LANES CLOSED ON CIRCLE DR NORTH BRIDGE
(Litter pick up)
A crash attenuation vehicle will be used for this mobile work
Start: May 8, 9:00 a.m. End: May 8, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
CENTENNIAL DR EB & WB CLOSED FROM MCDOUGALL CRES TO HAVILAND CRES
(Emergency connection replacement)
Start: May 7, 8:00 a.m. End: May 8, 12:00 p.m.
CONFEDERATION DR VARIOUS NB & SB LANES CLOSED AT GALT CRT
(Environmental monitoring)
A pilot truck will be used for this mobile work
Start: May 7, 9:00 a.m. End: May 8, 2:00 p.m.
AVE P N NB, SB, EB, WB PARKING LANES CLOSED AT RUSHOLME RD
(Channelization)
Start: May 7, 7:00 a.m. End: May 12, 5:00 p.m.
ACADIA DR ROAD CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO AVONDALE RD
(Water main maintenance)
Start: March 23, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 5:00 p.m
UNIVERSITY BRIDGE CLOSED
(Arch repairs and Link construction)
Start: April 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 2026
COLLEGE DRIVE ROAD CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Link construction)
Start: April 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 2026
20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(SL&P work)
Start: March 9, 9:00 a.m. End: June 5, 5:30 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E NB REDUCED LANE WIDTH AT 25TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: April 23, 10:00 a.m. End: August 6, 5:00 p.m.
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.
UPDATE: Additional Saskatoon Transit detours for College Drive construction start May 8
May 7, 2026 - 11:49am
- Phase 1: Stage 1B (May 8)
- Route 16: Temporarily terminates at USask
- Alternate downtown service: Routes 4/40s, 6, 8 and 19
- Route 17: Detours via 14th Street and Cumberland Avenue
- Routes 4/43/44/45/46: Continues downtown via Cumberland Avenue, 12th Street, and Broadway Avenue
- Route 517: Temporary shuttle service between Clarence Avenue and Place Riel via Cumberland and 12th Street
- Monday to Saturday: 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Sunday: 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Route 16: Temporarily terminates at USask
- Phase 1: Stage 2
- Following the conclusion of Stage 1B, transit routes will return to regular routing along College Drive. Some stops will remain closed, but temporary stops will be added as needed
Originally scheduled for May 7, Saskatoon Transit’s temporary route adjustments on College Drive have been postponed due to a shift in the project schedule. The detours will now begin on Friday, May 8, as construction along College Drive and into downtown progresses to the next stage. Riders should anticipate some delays during construction.
Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact Saskatoon Transit at transit.services@saskatoon.ca or 306.975.3100.
We thank our customers for their patience and cooperation during construction detours.
For bus stop closures, temporary stops, detour route maps, and more information, visit saskatoontransit.ca/collegedrive.
For College Drive and related construction project information, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Daily Road Report – May 7
May 6, 2026 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
MAIN ST EB ROAD CLOSED FROM GARRISON CRES TO BATE CRES
(Roadways)
Start: May 7, 7:00 a.m. End: May 7, 3:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 108TH ST W
(Construction)
Start: May 7, 7:00 a.m. End: May 7, 7:00 p.m.
AVE P N NB, SB, EB, WB PARKING LANES CLOSED AT RUSHOLME RD
(Channelization)
Start: May 7, 7:00 a.m. End: May 12, 5:00 p.m.
CENTENNIAL DR EB & WB CLOSED FROM MCDOUGALL CRES TO HAVILAND CRES
(Emergency connection replacement)
Start: May 7, 8:00 a.m. End: May 8, 12:00 p.m.
DIEFENBAKER DR WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO CENTENNIAL DR
(Water main inspection)
Start: May 7, 9:00 a.m. End: May 7, 1:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM LANSDOWNE AVE TO YORK AVE
(SL&P)
Start: May 7, 9:00 a.m. End: May 7, 3:00 p.m.
CONFEDERATION DR VARIOUS NB & SB LANES CLOSED AT GALT CRT
(Environmental monitoring)
A pilot truck will be used for this mobile work
Start: May 7, 9:00 a.m. End: May 8, 2:00 p.m.
ONGOING
33RD ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO AVE B N
(Pedestrian crossing work)
Start: May 6, 9:00 a.m. End: May 7, 3:00 p.m.
33RD ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE B N TO IDYLWYLD DR N
(Pedestrian crossing work)
Start: May 6, 9:00 a.m. End: May 7, 3:00 p.m.
ACADIA DR ROAD CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO AVONDALE RD
(Water main maintenance)
Start: March 23, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 5:00 p.m
UNIVERSITY BRIDGE CLOSED
(Arch repairs and Link construction)
Start: April 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 2026
COLLEGE DRIVE ROAD CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Link construction)
Start: April 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 2026
20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(SL&P work)
Start: March 9, 9:00 a.m. End: June 5, 5:30 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E NB REDUCED LANE WIDTH AT 25TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: April 23, 10:00 a.m. End: August 6, 5:00 p.m.
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.