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Daily Road Report - April 16, 2024
April 15, 2024 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
COLLEGE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO HOSPITAL DR
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 16, 7:00 a.m. End: April 28, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM WIGGINS AVE N TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 16, 7:00 a.m. End: April 28, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM AVE B N TO AVE C N
(Sanitary lining)
Start: April 16, 9:00 a.m. End: April 16, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
CIRCLE DR W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM AIRPORT DR TO AVE C N
(Median sweeping)
Start: April 15, 8:00 p.m. End: April 16, 6:00 a.m.
COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N
(Temporary water line placement)
Start: April 9, 7:00 a.m. End: April 16, 7:00 a.m.
2ND AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO 26TH ST E
(Brewery construction)
2-way traffic in NB lanes
Start: April 15, 8:00 a.m. End: April 18, 5:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024, 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.
First phase of College Drive work starts Tuesday
April 15, 2024 - 7:00am
- Zipper merging will be required as part of this work zone. Drivers are reminded to use all available lanes and take turns at the end. This will help everyone get through the work zone faster.
- Saskatoon Transit will 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.
College Drive will see eastbound lane closures between Clarence Avenue and Hospital Drive starting Tuesday, April 16th, for water main maintenance. Two-way traffic will be maintained in the westbound lanes. This work is expected to take two weeks to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
This is the first phase of the College Drive Water Main Maintenance Project underway between Clarence and Cumberland avenues until October. To see current road restrictions on priority Saskatoon roadways during the 2024 construction season, check and/or subscribe to the City’s Daily Road Report or visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Daily Road Report - April 15, 2024
April 12, 2024 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
2ND AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO 26TH ST E
(Brewery construction)
2-way traffic in NB lanes
Start: April 15, 8:00 a.m. End: April 18, 5:00 p.m.
3RD AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Crane lift)
Start: April 15, 9:00 a.m. End: April 15, 1:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT HOSPITAL DR
(Traffic signals)
Start: April 15, 9:00 a.m. End: April 15, 3:00 p.m.
FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD WB LANES CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO BOLSTAD LINK
(Manhole repair)
Start: April 15, 11:00 a.m. End: April 15, 1:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM AIRPORT DR TO AVE C N
(Median sweeping)
Start: April 15, 8:00 p.m. End: April 16, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N
(Temporary water line placement)
Start: April 9, 7:00 a.m. End: April 16, 7:00 a.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024, 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.
Weekend Road Report - April 13-14, 2024
April 12, 2024 - 2:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
TAYLOR ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM WEYAKWIN DR TO BOYCHUK DR
(Power pole replacements)
Start: April 13, 7:00 a.m. End: April 14, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO WARMAN RD
(Street pole replacements)
Start: April 14, 7:00 a.m. End: April 14, 12:00 p.m.
ONGOING
COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N
(Temporary water line placement)
Start: April 9, 7:00 a.m. End: April 16, 7:00 a.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024, 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.
Taylor Street closed from Weyakwin to Boychuk drives starting on Saturday
April 12, 2024 - 7:00am
Taylor Street will be closed between Weyakwin and Boychuk drives starting on Saturday, April 13, at 7:00 a.m. for power pole replacements. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. 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.
Special event bus service to SaskTel Centre this weekend
April 12, 2024 - 6:00am
- 5:45 p.m.
- 6:25 p.m.
- 5:45 p.m.
- 6:25 p.m.
- 2:45 p.m.
- 3:25 p.m.
Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Red Deer Rebels at SaskTel Centre on Friday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:
Direct service from the Special Events Stop to see the Saskatchewan Rush take on the San Diego Seals on Saturday, April 13 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:
Direct service from the Special Events Stop to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Red Deer Rebels on Sunday, April 14 at 4:00 p.m., is available at the following times:
Post-event drop-off is 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. Typically, buses arrive onsite 30 minutes prior to the end of the event.
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.
Daily Road Report - April 12, 2024
April 11, 2024 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
No new projects are scheduled to start on this date.
ONGOING
8TH ST E EB & WB LEFT TURN & MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT LANSDOWNE AVE
(Hydrovac & boring)
Start: April 11, 9:00 a.m. End: April 12, 3:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N
(Temporary water line placement)
Start: April 9, 7:00 a.m. End: April 19, 4:30 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024, 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.
Daily Road Report - April 11, 2024
April 10, 2024 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
8TH ST E EB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM ARLINGTON AVE TO CIRCLE DR E
(Connection replacement)
Start: April 11, 9:00 a.m. End: April 11, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB & WB LEFT TURN & MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT LANSDOWNE AVE
(Hydrovac & boring)
Start: April 11, 9:00 a.m. End: April 12, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N
(Temporary water line placement)
Start: April 9, 7:00 a.m. End: April 19, 4:30 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024, 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.
Water main maintenance project starting on College Drive; lane restrictions in place
April 10, 2024 - 2:30pm
Drivers will notice lane restrictions on College Drive this week. Crews are laying down temporary above-ground water lines next to the road in preparation for what is anticipated to be a months-long water main maintenance project between Cumberland Avenue and Clarence Avenue. The project will begin next week and wrap up in October.
“Maintenance work on water mains under this section of College Drive is required to continue providing reliable water service,” says Terry Schmidt, General Manager of Transportation and Construction. “The planned maintenance work is a trenchless method where pits are dug at various locations on College Drive, and plastic tubing is inserted into the existing water main to extend the lifespan.”
The project will be phased and completed block-by-block with pits dug in various spots within each work zone. Two-way traffic will always be maintained, however, there will be lane restrictions. Schmidt says drivers can expect delays while this important water infrastructure work takes place.
“Access points to the University of Saskatchewan, Royal University Hospital and Saskatchewan Cancer Centre are located along College Drive. There will be no access restrictions, however, due to anticipated traffic delays, we encourage anyone visiting these locations between now and October to take note and consider allowing extra travel time. From time to time, pedestrians may also be redirected to cross College Drive at different locations.”
To see where current road restrictions are on College Drive, and on other priority Saskatoon roadways during the 2024 construction season, residents can check and/or subscribe to the City’s Daily Road Report. Saskatoon Transit will be affected. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit.
Work zones are clearly marked with orange signs and pylons. Drivers are asked to slow down, pay attention, and watch for workers.
For more information on this and other upcoming water main and road related construction projects this year, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
City Compost Depot set to open on Monday, April 15
April 10, 2024 - 11:00am
The City’s Compost Depot is set to open in time for spring clean-up. Residents are invited to drop off leaves, grass, sod, topsoil, garden refuse, pumpkins, and non-elm branches, stumps and tree trimmings at no cost. This helps keep yard waste out of the Landfill and produces high-quality, nutrient-rich compost and mulch used in Saskatoon’s parks and community gardens.
In addition to dropping off yard waste, residents are welcome to take part in the Dig-Your-Own program at the West Compost Depot, located at Highway 7 and 11th Street. Residents can self-load up to 1 cubic yard of compost and mulch at no cost, while supplies last. Accessibility will be dictated by site conditions. The Compost Depot is open 7 days a week, including statutory holidays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:50 p.m.
As a result of 2024/2025 Budget Deliberations, the East Compost Depot is permanently closed and no longer providing services to residents.
All loads must be covered when transported within City limits to prevent debris from blowing off vehicles (Waste Bylaw #8310).
The City Compost Depots do NOT accept elm wood, sawdust, treated and untreated lumber, building materials, garbage, or any animal waste/litter. Food waste is also NOT accepted for drop-off at the compost depots; selected food waste may be composted at home and all food waste can be placed in Green Carts. Excess yard waste is welcomed at the West Compost Depot
For more information on the City’s Compost Depot, please visit saskatoon.ca/compostdepot.