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University Bridge fire under control: traffic lanes will not reopen for morning commute
June 21, 2023 - 6:45pm
- From the east side of the bridge, drivers are encouraged to take Clarence Avenue to 12th Street and use the Broadway Bridge or use 8th street and use the Traffic Bridge or Senator Sid Buckwold Bridge.
- From the west side of the bridge, drivers are encouraged to take alternate routes downtown and to use the Broadway Bridge, Traffic Bridge, or Senator Sid Buckwold Bridge.
The University Bridge remains closed to drivers and will not reopen for the Thursday, June 22, 2023 morning commute, however, the pedestrian walkways on the bridge have reopened. Pedestrians are cautioned to only use the walkways and to stay off the bridge deck as it remains an active fire scene. Spadina Crescent, below the bridge between 24th and 25th streets, remains closed to drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.
Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) brought the fire under control at approximately 5:30 p.m. and will continue to monitor hot spots overnight.
Detailed inspections are being conducted to assess the bridge's condition and confirm its safety prior to reopening. Based on a preliminary assessment, there doesn’t appear to be any major structural damage to the University Bridge; however, further evaluations are necessary to determine the overall impact. SFD, along with EMO, City engineers, Saskatoon Light & Power and Saskatoon Water remain on the scene to continue to closely monitor the situation.
Maintaining the bridge's safety and integrity is top priority. Once further inspections are done, work will begin on rectifying any potential damage
The City is asking drivers to reroute their commute:
A timeline of when the bridge will be reopened is not known at this time.
Update: University Bridge remains closed for evening commute
June 21, 2023 - 3:15pm
- From the east side of the bridge, drivers are encouraged to take Clarence Avenue to 12th Street and use the Broadway Bridge or use 8th street and use the Traffic Bridge or Senator Sid Buckwold Bridge.
- From the west side of the bridge, drivers are encouraged to take alternate routes downtown and to use the Broadway Bridge, Traffic Bridge, or Senator Sid Buckwold Bridge.
University Bridge will remain closed for the evening commute on Wednesday, June 21, for fire response within an encampment under the bridge. Spadina Crescent remains closed between 24th and 25th streets, under the University Bridge during this work. This is a complete closure with no access to the bridge during this time for drivers or pedestrians. The bridge will remain closed until further notice.
For your safety and ours, pedestrians and cyclists are asked to please stay away from the barricaded walkways at University Bridge.
We ask drivers to reroute their commute:
This closure impacts transit service on Routes 4, 43, 44, 45, 46 and 6. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.
Please allow for additional travel time to reach destinations, and remember to respect all detour signage.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Daily Road Report - June 22, 2023
June 21, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
MCKERCHER DR SB LEFT TURN BAY CLOSED FROM EDINBURGH PL TO 8TH ST E
(Sewer inspections)
Start: June 22, 3:00 a.m. End: June 22, 7:00 a.m.
AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM 30TH ST W TO 31ST ST W
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 22, 7:00 a.m. End: June 22, 3:00 p.m.
4TH AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 20TH ST E INCLUDING INTERSECTION AT 21ST ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: June 22, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 6:30 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E VARIOUS NB & SB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 14TH ST E
(Mowing)
Start: June 22, 9:00 a.m. End: June 22, 12:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W WB SPEED REDUCTION FROM AIRPORT DR TO CARDINAL PL
(Sewer lining)
Start: June 22, 9:00 a.m. End: June 22, 3:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 25TH ST W TO 27TH ST W
(Construction)
Start: June 22, 9:00 a.m. End: June 22, 7:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W EB SPEED REDUCTION FROM CARDINAL PL TO AIRPORT DR
(Sewer lining)
Start: June 22, 9:00 a.m. End: June 23, 3:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
8TH ST E EB MEDIAN, CENTRE & LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE S TO SOMMERFELD AVE
(Durable pavement markings)
Intersections at Cumberland Ave & Louise St will remain open.
Start: June 22, 7:00 p.m. End: June 23, 5:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 7TH ST E TO 11TH ST E
(Bridge washing)
Start: June 22, 8:00 p.m. End: June 23, 6:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR S EB & WB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO SPADINA CRES W
(Bridge washing)
Start: June 21, 8:00 p.m. End: June 22, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
8TH ST E EB & WB ROTATING LANE CLOSURES FROM ACADIA DR TO MOSS AVE
(Groundwater monitoring)
Start: June 21, 9:00 a.m. End: June 22, 3:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB CURB CLOSED AT 1ST AVE N
(Valve removal)
Start: June 19, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 4:30 p.m.
1ST AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO 42ND ST E
(Valve removal)
Start: June 19, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 4:30 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM COLONY ST TO AIRD ST
(Water main work)
Start: May 18, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 7:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB LANES CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WARMAN RD
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained across Circle Drive North Bridge. Max Load width is 4.5m
Start: February 28, 6:00 a.m. End: June 24, 7:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM TEMPERANCE ST TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Construction)
Start: May 1, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 5:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO 1ST ST E
(Connection replacement)
Start: June 14, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM MAIN ST TO 8TH ST E
(Roadway resurfacing)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the NB lanes.
Start: June 19, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S SB TURNING CURB LANE CLOSED AT 8TH ST
(Roadway resurfacing)
Start: June 19, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM EASTLAKE AVE TO BROADWAY AVE
(Storm sewer installation)
Start: May 23, 7:00 a.m. End: June 26, 5:00 p.m.
HORNER CRES ROAD CLOSED AT BALTZAN BLVD
(Crane lift)
Start: June 19, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HORNER CRES TO BALTZAN BLVD
(Ramp tie in)
Start: June 19, 1:00 p.m. End: July 2, 4:30 p.m.
NEAULT RD SB RIGHT TURN BAY CLOSED FROM 33RD ST W TO 22ND ST W
(Storm sewer upgrades)
Start: June 19, 7:00 a.m. End: July 3, 5:00 p.m.
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.
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.
University Bridge closed effectively immediately for fire response
June 21, 2023 - 11:45am
University Bridge will be closed starting Wednesday, June 21, effective immediately as Saskatoon Fire Department continues to extinguish a fire that started within an encampment under the bridge. This is a complete closure and there will be no access to the bridge during this time. The pedestrian walkways will also be fully closed during this time. The fire is under control but a timeline of when the fire will be fully extinguished and bridge reopened is not known at this time.
Spadina Crescent will be closed between 24th and 25th streets, under the University Bridge during this work.
From the east side of the bridge, drivers are encouraged to take Clarence Avenue to 12th Street and use the Broadway Bridge.
From the west side of the bridge, drivers are encouraged to take alternate routes downtown to use the Broadway Bridge.
The closure of the University Bridge will impact transit service on Routes 4, 43, 44, 45, 46 and 6. Bus riders using these routes during the bridge closure are encouraged to allow extra time to get to their final destination. 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 30th and 31st streets on Thursday
June 21, 2023 - 8:00am
Avenue H will be closed between 30th and 31st streets on Thursday, June 22, at 7:00 a.m. for roadway patching work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take eight hours 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.
4th Avenue intersection at 21st Street closed starting Thursday
June 21, 2023 - 7:00am
The intersection at 4th Avenue and 21st Street will be closed on Thursday, June 22, at 7:00 a.m. for infrastructure upgrade work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take eight 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.
Daily Road Report - June 21, 2023
June 20, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
20TH ST W EB & WB MEDIAN & CURB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE N S TO AVE O S
(Traffic will be maintained in the parking lanes)
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 21, 7:00 a.m. End: June 21, 3:00 p.m.
20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE C S TO AVE E S; INTERSECTION CLOSED AT AVE D
(Water main repair)
Start: June 21, 8:00 a.m. End: June 21, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 14TH ST E
(Streetlight pole replacement)
Start: June 21, 9:00 a.m. End: June 21, 3:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB & WB ROTATING LANE CLOSURES FROM ACADIA DR TO MOSS AVE
(Groundwater monitoring)
Start: June 21, 9:00 a.m. End: June 22, 3:00 p.m.
20TH ST E FULL CLOSURE FROM 3RD AVE S TO 4TH AVE S
(National Indigenous Day BBQ Event)
Start: June 21, 9:30 a.m. End: June 21, 3:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
CIRCLE DR S EB & WB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO SPADINA CRES W
(Bridge washing)
Start: June 21, 8:00 p.m. End: June 22, 6:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR S EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO SPADINA CRES W
(Bridge washing)
Start: June 20, 8:00 p.m. End: June 21, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
3RD AVE S NB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: June 19, 7:00 a.m. End: June 21, 4:30 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB CURB CLOSED AT 1ST AVE N
(Valve removal)
Start: June 19, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 4:30 p.m.
1ST AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO 42ND ST E
(Valve removal)
Start: June 19, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 4:30 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM COLONY ST TO AIRD ST
(Water main work)
Start: May 18, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 7:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB LANES CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WARMAN RD
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained across Circle Drive North Bridge. Max Load width is 4.5m
Start: February 28, 6:00 a.m. End: June 24, 7:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM TEMPERANCE ST TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Construction)
Start: May 1, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM CORNISH RD TO STONEBRIDGE COMMON
(Sanitary pipe cleaning)
Start: June 20, 11:30 a.m. End: June 20, 3:30 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO 3RD ST E
(Connection replacement)
Start: June 14, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 5:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD ST E TO 1ST ST E
(Connection replacement)
Start: June 14, 7:00 p.m. End: June 25, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM EASTLAKE AVE TO BROADWAY AVE
(Storm sewer installation)
Start: May 23, 7:00 a.m. End: June 26, 5:00 p.m.
HORNER CRES ROAD CLOSED AT BALTZAN BLVD
(Crane lifts)
Start: June 19, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HORNER CRES TO BALTZAN BLVD
(Ramp tie in)
Start: June 19, 1:00 p.m. End: July 2, 4:30 p.m.
NEAULT RD SB RIGHT TURN BAY CLOSED FROM 33RD ST W TO 22ND ST W
(Storm sewer upgrades)
Start: June 19, 7:00 a.m. End: July 3, 5:00 p.m.
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.
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.
20th Street intersection at Avenue D closed on Wednesday
June 20, 2023 - 2:15pm
The intersection at 20th Street and Avenue D will be closed on Wednesday, June 21, at 8:00 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.
REMINDER: City participating in Community Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration
June 20, 2023 - 12:45pm
The City is participating in the Saskatoon Indian & Metis Friendship Centre (SIMFC) Community Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration on June 21, between 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., in Victoria Park. The event is family-friendly and open to all.
The City will have its new Community Tipi on display and there will be programming there throughout the day, including tipi raising, tipi teachings, Elder teachings, and several sessions on what went into the making of our new Reconciliation Visual Identity. Adjacent to the tipi, the City will have an Indigenous recruitment kiosk set up.
AGENDA
10:30 a.m. Grand Entry
11 a.m. Welcoming Remarks from Dignitaries including City Mayor
12 p.m. Lunch/Entertainment
2-4 p.m. Cultural Performances, Children's Activities, Elders Tent, City's Community Tipi, Indigenous Vendors
Admission is free but you may wish to bring some money to shop the Indigenous vendor tables! For event updates, join the Facebook Event.
NOTE: The Rock Your Roots Walk for Reconciliation that formerly took place on June 21 has been moved to September 30—the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation.
Local students to have art displayed on buses
June 20, 2023 - 11:00am
Saskatoon Transit unveiled two unique pieces of student art today that celebrate the vibrance of youth using active transportation and will adorn transit buses around the city. This year’s student art contest welcomed students from schools across the city to showcase their artistic talents.
"We are delighted to partner with elementary schools on this project," says Cory Shrigley, Customer Support and Engagement Manager of Saskatoon Transit. "These students should feel a great sense of pride and honor when they see their artwork driving past on the side of a bus this summer."
Among the talented participants, students Amina and Hannah from Chief Whitecap School demonstrated exceptional creativity and were selected as this year's "best of show" winners.
The winning pieces were chosen in collaboration with the Remai Modern and submissions were based on their reflection of the "Active Transportation" theme.
The artwork will be prominently displayed on the sides of ten Saskatoon Transit buses, traversing different routes across the city throughout the summer.
Superintendent Nicola Bishop-Yong from Saskatoon Public Schools extends her congratulations to the students for highlighting the benefits of active transportation and showcasing what it means to be environmentally responsible.
"Through our 'Move to Grow' initiative, our school division encourages students to embrace active transportation and make mindful choices that support their well-being, community, and the world,” says Bishop-Yong. "I am proud of all the students who participated in this contest and expressed the importance of being community-minded stewards of the environment."
"This partnership with the Remai, the Saskatoon Public School Board, and the Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Board helps support and promote art, especially local art, alongside emphasizing integrated mobility," concludes Shrigley.