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Daily Road Report - July 11, 2023
July 10, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 3RD AVE S
(YXE Street Eats)
Start: July 11, 6:30 a.m. End: July 16, 6:30 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 33RD ST W
(Pole replacement)
Start: July 11, 9:00 a.m. End: July 11, 3:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
PRESTON AVE N NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 108TH ST W TO RESEARCH DR
(Road resurfacing)
Start: July 10, 7:00 p.m. End: July 11, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
AVE H N ROAD CLOSED AT 31ST ST W
(Sewer lining)
Start: June 10, 9:00 a.m. End: July 12, 3:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 23RD ST E
(Manhole repair)
Start: July 10, 8:00 a.m. End: July 12, 5:00 p.m.
FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM FEDORUK DR TO FAST CRES
(Service connection installation)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: July 14, 5:00 p.m.
WANUSKEWIN RD NB LANES CLOSED FROM 71ST ST E TO HIGHWAY 11
(Road resurfacing)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: July 15, 7:00 p.m.
DUNDONALD AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM MOUNTBATTEN ST TO DIEPPE ST
(Catch basin & manhole installations)
Start: June 30, 8:00 a.m. End: July 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD SB LANES CLOSED FROM KENSINGTON GATE W TO 22ND ST W
(Construction)
Start: July 8, 7:00 a.m. End: July 23, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 14TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Roadway paving)
Start: June 26, 7:00 a.m. End: July 29, 5:00 p.m.
BUTE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM BROADWAY AVE TO WILLIAM AVE
(Weaver Park storm sewer upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection at Brute St closed
Start: July 6, 7:00 a.m. End: September 9, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM OSLER ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Water main upgrades)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes
Start: June 25, 5:00 a.m. End: November 1, 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.
Rescheduled: 20th Street intersection at Avenue D closed on Tuesday
July 10, 2023 - 7:00am
The intersection at 20th Street and Avenue D will be closed on Tuesday, July 11, at 8 a.m. for water main repair work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. 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.
Daily Road Report, July 10, 2023
July 7, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
8TH ST E EB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT MCKINNON AVE S
(Concrete work)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: July 12, 4:30 p.m.
FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM FEDORUK DR TO FAST CRES
(Service connection installation)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: July 14, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM OSLER ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Water main upgrades)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 23RD ST E
(Manhole repair)
Start: July 10, 8:00 a.m. End: July 12, 5:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N VARIOUS NB & SB LANES CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO 45TH ST E
(Mowing)
Start: July 10, 9:00 a.m. End: July 10, 3:00 p.m.
LORNE AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO JASPER AVE
(Sidewalk maintenance)
Start: July 10, 9:00 a.m. End: July 10, 3:00 p.m.
20TH ST W EB LANES CLOSED AT AVE D S
(Manhole repair)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes
Start: July 10, 9:00 a.m. End: July 10, 5:00 p.m.
ONGOING
IDYLWYLD DR N NB LANES CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 27TH ST W
(Car wash)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: July 7, 9:00 a.m. End: July 10, 5:00 a.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 1ST ST E TO TAYLOR ST E
(Connection replacement)
Start: July 4, 7:00 a.m. End: July 10, 5:00 p.m.
AVE H N ROAD CLOSED AT 31ST ST W
(Sewer lining)
Start: June 12, 9:00 a.m. End: July 12, 3:00 p.m.
DUNDONALD AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM MOUNTBATTEN ST TO DIEPPE ST
(Catch basin & manhole installations)
Start: June 30, 8:00 a.m. End: July 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD SB LANES CLOSED FROM KENSINGTON GATE W TO 22ND ST W
(Construction)
Start: July 8, 7:00 a.m. End: July 23, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 14TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Roadway paving)
Start: June 26, 7:00 a.m. End: July 29, 5:00 p.m.
2ND AVE N NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 26TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Building construction)
Start: June 12, 6:00 a.m. End: August 1, 4:30 p.m.
BUTE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM BROADWAY AVE TO WILLIAM AVE
(Weaver Park storm sewer upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection at Brute St will be closed
Start: July 6, 7:00 a.m. End: September 9, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes
Start: June 25, 5:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Weekend Road Report, July 8-9, 2023
July 7, 2023 - 2:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
BROADWAY AVE NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT 4TH ST E
(Sewer lining)
Start: July 8, 9:00 a.m. End: July 8, 3:00 p.m.
4TH ST E EB & WB DRIVING LANES CLOSED FROM BROADWAY AVE TO DUFFERIN AVE
(Sewer lining)
Start: July 8, 9:00 a.m. End: July 8, 3:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD SB LANES CLOSED FROM KENSINGTON GATE W TO 22ND ST W
(Construction)
Start: July 8, 7:00 a.m. End: July 23, 5:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E SB LANES CLOSED AT 25TH ST E
(Power washing)
Start: July 9, 6:00 a.m. End: July 9, 8:00 a.m.
CENTRAL AVE SB OFFRAMP TO COLLEGE DRIVE CLOSED
(Streetlight pole replacements)
Start: July 9, 7:00 a.m. End: July 9, 12:00 p.m.
7TH AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM DUKE ST TO KING ST
(Roadway patching)
Start: July 9, 7:00 a.m. End: July 9, 3:00 p.m.
2ND AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO KING ST
(Roadway patching)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: July 9, 7:00 a.m. End: July 9, 3:00 p.m.
2ND AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: July 9, 7:00 a.m. End: July 9, 3:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB EXIT RAMP TO MCORMOND DR NB CLOSED
(Street light pole replacement)
Start: July 9, 9:00 a.m. End: July 9, 1:00 p.m.
ONGOING
2ND AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Downtown Sidewalk Sale)
Road is closed each day at 5:30 a.m. and opened each night at 7 p.m.
Start: July 6, 5:30 a.m. End: July 8, 7:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB LANES CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 27TH ST W
(Car wash)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: July 7, 9:00 a.m. End: July 10, 5:00 a.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 1ST ST E TO TAYLOR ST E
(Connection replacement)
Start: July 4, 7:00 a.m. End: July 10, 5:00 p.m.
AVE H N ROAD CLOSED AT 31ST ST W
(Sewer lining)
Start: June 12, 9:00 a.m. End: July 12, 3:00 p.m.
DUNDONALD AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM MOUNTBATTEN ST TO DIEPPE ST
(Catch basin & manhole installations)
Start: June 30, 8:00 a.m. End: July 20, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 14TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Roadway paving)
Start: June 26, 7:00 a.m. End: July 29, 5:00 p.m.
2ND AVE N NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 26TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Building construction)
Start: June 12, 6:00 a.m. End: August 1, 4:30 p.m.
BUTE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM BROADWAY AVE TO WILLIAM AVE
(Weaver Park storm sewer upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection at Brute St will be closed
Start: July 6, 7:00 a.m. End: September 9, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes
Start: June 25, 5:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
City receives grant to improve pedestrian crossing at 22nd Street and Avenue V
July 7, 2023 - 11:15am
The City of Saskatoon (City) has received a Provincial Traffic Safety Fund Grant to install a more visible pedestrian crossing at 22nd Street and Avenue V. The $80,824 grant, funded through photo speed enforcement proceeds, will go toward a pedestrian actuated signal at the intersection as well as pavement markings and signage.
“Right now, there are no pavement markings or illuminated signals to alert drivers of pedestrians crossing at this high-traffic location,” says Jay Magus, Director of Transportation. “Pedestrian safety will be significantly improved once the upgrade is complete.”
With the pedestrian crossing improvements at 22nd Street and Avenue V, drivers will be required to stop on a red signal. It is expected to be operational by this fall.
Provincial Traffic Safety Fund Grants are awarded to communities twice a year. The City will continue submitting funding applications to improve safety at other intersections and school zones throughout Saskatoon.
Dutch elm disease identified in two areas of Saskatoon
July 7, 2023 - 10:00am
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Immediate removal of the positive trees and disposal at the City landfill
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Increased surveillance of the surrounding area to search for stored elm wood
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Sampling of symptomatic trees within one kilometre of the infected tree
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Continuing regular elm surveillance and cyclical pruning of trees in parks and on boulevards
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Not pruning elms during the provincial pruning ban (April 1 to August 31)
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Not bringing elm wood into the city, storing elm wood for more than a day, or burning elm firewood
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Always disposing of elm wood at the City Landfill
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Sanitizing tools after working on elm trees
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Not building treehouses in elm trees, as the nail and screw holes can attract elm bark beetles
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Reporting dead or dying elm trees or branches to the City or to a professional arborist
This week, the City of Saskatoon Parks Department has confirmed two positive cases of Dutch elm disease (DED) in elm trees in Sutherland and one positive case in Pleasant Hill.
The City has initiated its DED Response Plan, which includes:
What will happen in impacted areas?
Parks staff will be conducting surveillance around impacted areas. Surveillance of these areas includes checking every property for elm firewood or brush and removing it when it is found. If residents are not home, staff will remove the elm wood and leave an Elm Infraction Notice with a note indicating that the wood was removed.
As part of the Forest Resource Management Act, the Provincial Dutch Elm Disease Regulations, 2005 allow inspectors to enter private property to inspect for elm wood, remove elm wood, and sample private elm trees. In accordance with the regulations, property owners will be asked to remove and dispose of infected elm trees.
What is DED?
DED is a serious disease caused by a fungus that clogs the elm tree’s water and nutrient conducting system, which eventually causes the tree to die. DED was introduced in North America in the 1930s and has since wiped out millions of elms across Canada and the United States. In Saskatoon, elms make up 25% of the public urban forest.
How is DED spread?
In Saskatchewan, the disease is spread by several species of elm bark beetles. These beetles can fly farther than two kilometres in search of elm trees. The DED fungus has tiny spores that stick to the body of the beetle. Elm bark beetles can carry these spores and infect other elm trees. The fungus can also be spread by infected pruning tools.
You can help prevent DED by:
How to identify and report unhealthy elm trees and firewood
American elm trees with DED may start showing symptoms as early as June. Typically, the leaves will start to wilt and turn yellow, then curl and turn brown. If you suspect an unhealthy elm tree or are unsure of what type of firewood you have, take a photo and complete the online form at saskatoon.ca/dutchelmdisease or call Urban Forestry at 306-975-2890.
For more information on DED, visit saskatoon.ca/dutchelmdisease.
Feheregyhazi Boulevard closed between Fedoruk Drive and Fast Crescent starting Monday
July 7, 2023 - 8:00am
Feheregyhazi Boulevard will be closed between Fedoruk Drive and Fast Crescent starting Monday, July 10, at 7 a.m. for roadway work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take five 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.
College Drive eastbound exit ramp to McOrmond Drive northbound closed on Sunday
July 7, 2023 - 7:00am
The College Drive eastbound exit ramp to McOrmond Drive northbound will be closed on Sunday, July 9, at 6:00 a.m. for streetlight pole replacement work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this work. This project is expected to take three hours to complete, barring unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
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, July 7, 2023
July 6, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CIRCLE DR W VARIOUS NB & SB LANES CLOSED FROM 33RD ST W TO AIRPORT DR
(Mowing)
Start: July 7, 9:00 a.m. End: July 7, 3:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM SALISBURY DR TO ARGYLE AVE
(Sewer lining)
Start: July 7, 9:00 a.m. End: July 7, 3:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM 117TH ST W TO 116TH ST W
(Roadway patching)
Start: July 7, 9:00 a.m. End: July 7, 4:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB LANES CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 27TH ST W
(Car wash)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: July 7, 9:00 a.m. End: July 10, 5:00 a.m.
ONGOING
MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT STENSRUD RD
(Pavement & Curb work)
Start: May 15, 7:00 a.m. End: July 7, 4:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO ISABELLA ST E
(Connection replacement)
Start: July 6, 9:00 a.m. End: July 7, 4:30 p.m.
MELVILLE ST WB LANES CLOSED FROM JASPER AVE S TO LORNE AVE
(Cable work)
Start: July 3, 7:00 a.m. End: July 7, 4:30 p.m.
14TH ST E RAMP CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Hydrovac)
Start: July 6, 9:00 a.m. End: July 7, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S SB ROAD CLOSED FROM 14TH ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Roadway resurfacing)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the NB lanes
Start: July 4, 7:00 a.m. End: July 7, 5:00 p.m.
2ND AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Downtown Sidewalk Sale)
Road is closed each day at 5:30 a.m. and opened each night at 7 p.m.
Start: July 6, 5:30 a.m. End: July 8, 7:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 1ST ST E TO TAYLOR ST E
(Connection replacement)
Start: July 4, 7:00 a.m. End: July 10, 5:00 p.m.
AVE H N ROAD CLOSED AT 31ST ST W
(Sewer lining)
Start: June 12, 9:00 a.m. End: July 12, 3:00 p.m.
DUNDONALD AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM MOUNTBATTEN ST TO DIEPPE ST
(Catch basin & manhole installations)
Start: June 30, 8:00 a.m. End: July 20, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 14TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Roadway paving)
Start: June 26, 7:00 a.m. End: July 29, 5:00 p.m.
2ND AVE N NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 26TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Building construction)
Start: June 12, 6:00 a.m. End: August 1, 4:30 p.m.
BUTE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM BROADWAY AVE TO WILLIAM AVE
(Weaver Park storm sewer upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection at Brute St will be closed
Start: July 6, 7:00 a.m. End: September 9, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes
Start: June 25, 5:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Daily Road Report, July 6, 2023
July 5, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
2ND AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Downtown Sidewalk Sale)
Road is closed each day at 5:30 a.m. and opened each night at 7 p.m.
Start: July 6, 5:30 a.m. End: July 8, 7:00 p.m.
BUTE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM BROADWAY AVE TO WILLIAM AVE
(Weaver storm sewer upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection at Brute St will be closed
Start: July 6, 7:00 a.m. End: September 9, 5:00 p.m.
AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM 23RD ST W TO BEDFORD RD
(Connection replacement)
Start: July 6, 8:00 a.m. End: July 6, 4:30 p.m.
20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE C S TO AVE E S
(Water main repairs)
Start: July 6, 8:00 a.m. End: July 6, 6:30 p.m.
8TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE N TO ARGYLE AVE
(Pole replacement)
Start: July 6, 9:00 a.m. End: July 6, 12:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W VARIOUS NB & SB LANES CLOSED
(Mowing)
A rolling closure will be utilized at 11th St
Start: July 6, 9:00 a.m. End: July 6, 12:00 p.m.
NELSON RD SB LANES CLOSED AT ATTRIDGE DR
(Manhole repair)
Start: July 6, 9:00 a.m. End: July 6, 5:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO ISABELLA ST E
(Connection replacement)
Start: July 6, 9:00 a.m. End: July 7, 4:30 p.m.
14TH ST E RAMP CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Hydrovac)
Start: July 6, 9:00 a.m. End: July 7, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 33RD ST W TO AIRPORT DR
(Cable fault repair)
Start: July 6, 9:30 a.m. End: July 6, 2:30 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT PORTAGE AVE
(Construction)
Start: July 6, 1:00 p.m. End: July 6, 4:00 p.m.
ONGOING
CIRCLE DR E ROAD CLOSED AT 8TH ST E
(Bridge washing)
Start: July 5, 7:00 p.m. End: July 6, 6:00 a.m.
MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT STENSRUD RD
(Pavement & Curb work)
Start: May 15, 7:00 a.m. End: July 7, 4:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST WB LANES CLOSED FROM JASPER AVE S TO LORNE AVE
(Cable work)
Start: July 3, 7:00 a.m. End: July 7, 4:30 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 14TH ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Roadway resurfacing)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the NB lanes
Start: July 4, 7:00 a.m. End: July 7, 5:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 1ST ST E TO TAYLOR ST E
(Connection replacement)
Start: July 4, 7:00 a.m. End: July 10, 5:00 p.m.
AVE H N ROAD CLOSED AT 31ST ST W
(Sewer lining)
Start: June 12, 9:00 a.m. End: July 12, 3:00 p.m.
DUNDONALD AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM MOUNTBATTEN ST TO DIEPPE ST
(Catch basin & manhole installations)
Start: June 30, 8:00 a.m. End: July 20, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S SB LANES ROAD CLOSED FROM 14TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Roadway paving)
Start: June 26, 7:00 a.m. End: July 29, 5:00 p.m.
2ND AVE N NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 26TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Building construction)
Start: June 12, 6:00 a.m. End: August 1, 4:30 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes
Start: June 25, 5:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.