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14th Street northbound exit ramp to Circle Drive closed starting Thursday
July 5, 2023 - 2:00pm
The 14th Street northbound exit ramp to Circle Drive will be closed starting Thursday, July 6 at 9 a.m. for roadway work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this detour. This project is expected to take two days 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.
Cumberland Avenue closed between Isabella and Taylor streets starting Thursday
July 5, 2023 - 1:30pm
Cumberland Avenue will be closed between Isabella and Taylor streets starting Thursday, July 6, at 9 a.m. for connection repair work. 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.
Avenue H closed between 23rd Street and Bedford Road on Thursday
July 5, 2023 - 1:00pm
Avenue H will be closed between 23rd Street and Bedford Road on Thursday, July 6, at 8 a.m. for connection repair work. The intersection at Avenue H and Walmer Road will be closed during this project. 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.
Melville Street intersection at Jasper Avenue closed on Thursday
July 5, 2023 - 10:00am
The intersection at Melville Street and Jasper Avenue will be closed on Thursday, July 6, at 1 p.m. for cable work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this project. This work is expected to take three hours to complete, barring any 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.
Broadway Avenue intersection at Bute Street closed starting Thursday
July 5, 2023 - 9:00am
The intersection at Broadway Avenue and Bute Street will be closed starting Thursday, July 6, at 7 a.m. for Weaver Park storm sewer installation work. Bute Street will be closed between Broadway and William avenues during this project. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take two months to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances. More information about the Weaver Park Dry Storm Pond Project can be found at saskatoon.ca/floodplan.
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.
20th Street intersection at Avenue D closed on Thursday
July 5, 2023 - 8:00am
The intersection at 20th Street and Avenue D will be closed on Thursday, July 6, 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.
2nd Avenue closed between 20th and 23rd streets starting Thursday
July 5, 2023 - 7:00am
- Thursday, July 6 – 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Friday, July 7 – 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, July 8 – 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
2nd Avenue will be closed between 20th and 23rd streets starting Thursday, July 6, at 5:30 a.m. for the Downtown Sidewalk Sale. 21st Street will be closed between 1st and 2nd avenues during this event. The intersection at 2nd Avenue and 22nd Street will remain open. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the event site. This event will be in place for three days, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Closures will be set in place daily:
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 5, 2023
July 4, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
22ND ST W EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT DIEFENBAKER DR
(Pole replacement)
Start: July 5, 9:00 a.m. End: July 5, 12:00 p.m.
CONFEDERATION DR ALL DIRECTIONS FROM GALT CRT TO 33RD ST W
(Groundwater monitoring)
Various lane closures using a pilot truck.
Start: July 5, 9:00 a.m. End: July 5, 1:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB CURB & NEXT LANE CLOSED FROM ALBERT AVE TO CLARENCE AVE S
(Brushing)
Start: July 5, 9:00 a.m. End: July 5, 3:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB CURB & NEXT LANE CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE S TO MCKINNON AVE S
(Brushing)
Start: July 5, 9:00 a.m. End: July 5, 3:00 p.m.
22ND ST W WB CURBLANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO AVE B N
(Pole replacement)
Start: July 5, 12:00 p.m. End: July 5, 3:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB & SB LANES CLOSED AT 8TH ST E
(Bridge washing)
Start: July 5, 7:00 p.m. End: July 6, 6:00 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Circle Drive overpass closed at 8th Street on Wednesday evening
July 4, 2023 - 7:00am
The Circle Drive overpass at 8th Street will be closed on Wednesday, July 5 at 7:00 p.m. for bridge washing work. All traffic must use the exit ramps to continue moving northbound and southbound on Circle Drive. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this work. This project is expected to take 11 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 4, 2023
June 30, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
2ND AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Vault backfilling)
Start: July 4, 7:00 a.m. End: July 4, 4:30 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.
BROADWAY AVE SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM HOPKINS ST TO WILSON CRES
(Roadway work)
Start: July 4, 9:00 a.m. End: July 4, 3:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 108TH ST W TO PERIMETER RD
(Traffic pole installation)
Start: July 4, 9:00 a.m. End: July 4, 3:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MCKINNON AVE N TO CAIRNS AVE
(Brushing)
Start: July 4, 9:00 a.m. End: July 4, 5:00 p.m.
ONGOING
DIEFENBAKER DR SB CURB & CENTER LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO FAIRLIGHT DR
(Sidewalk infill)
Start: June 20, 7:00 a.m. End: July 4, 6:00 p.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.
AVE H N NB & SB LANES 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 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.