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The City of Saskatoon is officially declaring Friday, August 29, 2025, as “Green & White Day” in celebration of the 60^th annual Labour Day Classic, which will see the Saskatchewan Roughriders take on their long-time rivals, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sunday, August 31.

The declaration follows last week’s exciting announcement that Saskatoon will host the Roughriders for a pre-season game in May 2026 — a first for the city since the early 1990’s, and a major moment for local football fans.

To mark the occasion, a retro Roughriders Team flag will be raised at Civic Square and residents are encouraged to wear their Rider green and white throughout the day to show their community spirit and pride.

Mayor Cynthia Block said the celebration reflects how the Roughriders represent all of Saskatchewan, including Saskatoon.

“The Roughriders may play their home games in Regina, but they belong to all of Saskatchewan — and that includes Saskatoon. Declaring Green & White Day is a way for us to show our pride, our excitement for the Labour Day Classic, and our part in Rider Nation as we look forward to hosting the team here in 2026,” said Mayor Block. “I’ll have my green and white ready — Go Riders!”

Taylor Street will be closed between Victoria and Eastlake avenues starting Thursday, August 28, at 8:00 a.m. a connection replacement. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the area. This project is expected to take two days 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.

Various downtown roads will have closures and lane restrictions starting Thursday, August 28, from 7:00 p.m. to Sunday, August 31, at 10:00 a.m. for the annual Nutrien Fireworks Festival. Detour signs will be in place to guide motorists around the event area. Drivers are reminded to drive carefully and watch for participants. The City thanks everyone for their patience.

The following road will be closed between August 28 at 7:00 p.m. and August 31 at 10:00 a.m. for staging. 

• Spadina Crescent between 2nd and 3rd avenues

The following roads will be closed between August 29 at 9:00 a.m. and August 31 at 10:00 a.m. for the Nutrien Fireworks Festival. 

• Traffic Bridge between 11th and 19th streets
• 2nd Avenue between Saunders Place and Spadina Crescent
• 3rd Avenue between 19th Street and Traffic Bridge

Saskatoon Transit will temporarily adjust detour routes that currently run on Victoria Avenue and the Traffic Bridge during this event. Route 8 will use 8th Street, Idylwyld Drive, and the Senator Sid Buckwold Bridge to maintain service to and from the downtown area. Travel along Victoria Avenue and the Traffic Bridge will resume once event-related closures are lifted. 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.

Broadway Avenue will be closed between 10th and 12th streets on Thursday, August 28, starting at 4:00 p.m. for the Broadway BID Block Party. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the event. This closure is expected to be lifted after 10:00 p.m., 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.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to the Dakota Dunes Pow Wow at SaskTel Centre on Wednesday, August 27, and Thursday, August 28 at 12:00 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 11:20 a.m.
• 12:00 p.m.
• 12:40 p.m.
• 2:00 p.m.
• 2:40 p.m.
• 3:20 p.m.
• 6:00 p.m.
• 6:40 p.m.
• 7:20 p.m.
• 10:00 p.m.
• 10:40 p.m.
• 11:20 p.m.

Post-event drop-off is at the downtown terminal and regular fares apply ($3.00 per trip). Fare can be purchased on your mobile phone using either the TGo or transit app, transfers and passes are also accepted. 

Plan your trip to events at SaskTel Centre on Route 333 using the Transit app up to two weeks in advance. Check out the Transit+ feature to help make connections that combine Transit with OnDemand Transit, riide, and Uber. Download the Transit app from the Apple Store or Google Play.

Transit service times for special events at SaskTel Centre and other popular destinations can always be found at SaskatoonTransit.ca/plan-my-trip/popular-destinations. Experience the convenience of using Saskatoon Transit to attend all your favourite events.

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

NEW

CIRCLE DR S EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE S TO CIRCLE DR E
(Guardrail removal)
Start: August 27, 6:30 a.m. End: August 27, 7:30 a.m.

ATTRIDGE DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM LOWE RD TO NELSON RD
(Link station construction)
Start: August 27, 7:00 a.m. End: August 28, 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.

COLLEGE DR EB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N
(Manhole repair)
Start: August 27, 9:00 a.m. End: August 27, 12:00 p.m.

DIEFENBAKER DR EB VARIOUS LANES CLOSES FROM DEVONSHIRE CRES TO SMALLWOOD CRES
(Utility locates and road inspections)
A pilot truck will be used for this work
Start: August 27, 11:00 a.m. End: August 27, 12:30 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB CURB AND CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM CUMBERLAND AVE N TO BRIAN TOWRISS CRES
(Catch basin repair)
Start: August 27, 11:00 a.m. End: August 27, 2:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM CUMBERLAND AVE N TO FIELD HOUSE RD
(Manhole repair)
Start: August 27, 1:00 p.m. End: August 27, 4:00 p.m.

ONGOING

CONFEDERATION DR SB & NB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO 22ND ST W
(Construction)
Start: August 26, 7:00 a.m. End: August 27, 5:00 p.m.

CONFEDERATION DR NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM MILTON ST TO CHANDLER PL
(Center median repair)
Start: August 26, 7:00 a.m. End: August 27, 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: August 28, 5:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM 11TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Link station construction)
Start: July 14, 7:00 a.m. End: August 28, 5:00 p.m.

CLARENCE AVE S NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Barrier repairs)
Closure will be in place daily from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Start: August 26, 9:00 a.m. End: August 29, 3:00 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT NELSON RD
(Link station construction)
Start: August 5, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 5:00 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT BERINI DR
(Link station construction)
Start: August 5, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 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: August 29, 5:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM 9TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Link station construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: July 30, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 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: August 29, 5:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE ROAD CLOSED AT 14TH ST 
(Sewer work and road resurfacing)
Start: June 18, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE K N TO AVE M N
(Construction)
Start: August 26, 10:00 a.m. End: August 30, 5:00 p.m.

7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM OSBORNE ST TO 33RD ST E
(Construction)
Start: July 4, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 5:00 p.m.

ASSINIBOINE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM RAVINE DR TO CAPILANO DR
(Concrete replacements)
Start: August 25, 7:00 a.m. End: September 1, 5:00 p.m.

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 5, 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 5, 5:00 p.m.

4TH AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Water main replacement)
Start: August 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 5, 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 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.

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.

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.

MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE S
(Willows development)
Start: August 12, 7:00 a.m. End: September 12, 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 15, 4:00 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.

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.

Saskatoon Transit is rolling out service improvements this fall to improve reliability and address bus overcrowding beginning this September. Riders will benefit from more frequent service, school-focused trips and longer, articulated buses on high-traffic routes during peak times.

“These changes are a direct response to what we’ve heard from our riders,” says Mike Moellenbeck, Director of Saskatoon Transit. “Improvements are focused on areas where customers were facing the greatest challenges with overcrowding, reliability and alignment with schedules, which were the routes with significant growth of high school and post-secondary students.”

Riders can expect improvements starting in September, with more coming by October as new buses arrive:

• Phase 1 – August 31
  • Increased frequency on Route 4, 43, 44, 45 and 46, serving Evergreen, Willowgrove, Arbor Creek and 115th Street.
  • Increased frequency and reliability on Route 17 from Stonebridge to USask.
  • Up to 50% more capacity with articulating buses on Routes 10 and 43 that align with high school bell times.
  • New Route 340 for Holy Cross and Walter Murray high school students, replacing Route 338 with an expanded service to Rosewood.
  • Temporary service reductions will impact Routes 2 (pm only), 22, 55, 325 (pm only), 336 and 352 (pm only).
• Phase 2 – Once new buses are integrated into the fleet, by October.
  • Introduce an extra run for consistent 10-minute frequency on Route 17 from Stonebridge to USask.
  • New Route 339 for Holy Cross and Walter Murray high schools, replacing 338 with an expanded service to The Meadows.

Temporary service interruptions

Saskatoon Transit continues to invest in its fleet with regular orders of new buses and expects delivery of ten new 40ft buses in the coming weeks with ten more arriving shortly after. While we await the arrival of new buses, there are some short-term peak-time service reductions that will affect Routes 2 Meadowgreen (pm only), 22 Confederation and 55 Lakeridge/University. High school Routes 325 (am) and 336 will also be temporarily unavailable. When new buses are integrated into the fleet, these service adjustments will be restored.

Plan ahead for September!

Saskatoon Transit encourages riders to plan their commute and check the updated schedules and routes for September using trip planning apps, such as the Transit app or Google Maps Transit and pin favourite routes to get service alert notifications. Check out the new route maps and schedules at saskatoontransit.ca.

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

NEW

NELSON RD ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO HEAL AVE
(Road resurfacing)
Start: August 26, 7:00 a.m. End: August 26, 6:00 p.m.

DUNDONALD AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM CAEN ST TO DIEPPE ST
(Construction)
Start: August 26, 7:00 a.m. End: August 26, 7:00 p.m.

CONFEDERATION DR SB & NB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO 22ND ST W
(Construction)
Start: August 26, 7:00 a.m. End: August 27, 5:00 p.m.

CONFEDERATION DR NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM MILTON ST TO CHANDLER PL
(Center median repair)
Start: August 26, 7:00 a.m. End: August 27, 5:00 p.m.

RUTH ST E EB & WB DRIVING LANES CLOSED AT DUFFERIN AVE
(Construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in parking lanes
Start: August 26, 9:00 a.m. End: August 26, 1:00 p.m.

ACADIA DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM CARLETON DR TO MCGILL ST
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 26, 9:00 a.m. End: August 26, 3:00 p.m.

CLARENCE AVE S NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Barrier repairs)
Closure will be in place daily from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Start: August 26, 9:00 a.m. End: August 29, 3:00 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.

22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE K N TO AVE M N
(Construction)
Start: August 26, 10:00 a.m. End: August 30, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING

AVE P N ROAD CLOSED FROM RUSHOLME RD TO 27TH ST W
(Connection replacement)
Start: August 25, 8:00 a.m. End: August 26, 12:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM ARMISTICE WAY TO TAYLOR ST E
(Link station construction)
Start: August 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 26, 5:00 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR WB LANES CLOSED AT NELSON RD
(Link station construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the EB lanes
Start: August 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 26, 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: August 28, 5:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM 11TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Link station construction)
Start: July 14, 7:00 a.m. End: August 28, 5:00 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT NELSON RD
(Link station construction)
Start: August 5, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 5:00 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT BERINI DR
(Link station construction)
Start: August 5, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 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: August 29, 5:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM 9TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Link station construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: July 30, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 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: August 29, 5:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE ROAD CLOSED AT 14TH ST 
(Sewer work and road resurfacing)
Start: June 18, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 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: August 31, 5:00 p.m.

7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM OSBORNE ST TO 33RD ST E
(Construction)
Start: July 4, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 5:00 p.m.

ASSINIBOINE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM RAVINE DR TO CAPILANO DR
(Concrete replacements)
Start: August 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 5:00 p.m.

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 5, 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 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 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 5, 5:00 p.m.

4TH AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Water main replacement)
Start: August 20, 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.

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.

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.

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 15, 4:00 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.

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.

Dundonald Avenue will be closed between Caen and Dieppe streets on Tuesday, August 26, starting at 7:00 a.m. for construction. 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.