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Drivers reminded to stay alert as students return to school
August 28, 2025 - 10:00am
As students return to school, motorists are reminded to expect increased pedestrian activity near schools and post-secondary campuses.
School zones near elementary schools have posted speed limits of 30 km/h, and drivers must slow down when travelling through these zones between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Drivers do not have to reduce their speed when travelling through high school areas without a posted limit.
It is important to stay alert and pay close attention while driving near schools. Getting children safely to and from where they learn and play is everyone’s responsibility.
The penalty for speeding in a school zone starts at $170 with additional fines for every kilometre over the speed limit.
U-turns are not permitted in school zones around both elementary and high schools.
Learn more about school and playground zones at saskatoon.ca/speedlimit.
Taylor Street closed at Eastlake Avenue on Friday
August 28, 2025 - 6:00am
Taylor Street will be closed at Eastlake Avenue on Friday, August 29, starting at 8:00 a.m. for a catch basin replacement. 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.
Daily Road Report - August 28, 2025
August 27, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
KERR RD WB & EB LANES CLOSED FROM KERR PL TO GILLAM CRES
(Hydrant repair)
EB traffic will be maintained in parking lane
Start: August 28, 8:00 a.m. End: August 28, 5:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM VICTORIA AVE TO EASTLAKE AVE
(Connection replacement)
Start: August 28, 8:00 a.m. End: August 29, 12:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W VARIOUS SINGLE LANE CLOSURES FROM 33RD ST W TO AVE C N
(Grass mowing)
Start: August 28, 9:00 a.m. End: August 28, 3:00 p.m.
ASSINIBOINE DR ROAD CLOSED FROM ALBANY CRES TO ST LAWRENCE CRES
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 28, 9:00 a.m. End: August 28, 3:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 10TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Broadway BID Event)
Start: August 28, 4:00 p.m. End: August 28, 10:00 p.m.
NIGHT WORK
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 3RD AVE S
(Nutrien Fireworks Festival)
Start: August 28, 7:00 p.m. End: August 31, 10:00 a.m.
ONGOING
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 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.
ATTRIDGE DR EB LANES CLOSED AT NELSON ROAD
(Link station construction)
Start: August 27, 7:00 a.m. End: August 28, 5:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR WB LANES CLOSED AT LOWE RD
(Link station construction)
Start: August 27, 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 2, 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 2, 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 3, 7:00 a.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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
WintercityYXE Micro-Grant Program open for applications until September 19, 2025
August 27, 2025 - 2:15pm
The 2025-26 WintercityYXE Micro-Grant Program is now accepting applications for outdoor initiatives that make Saskatoon a great place to live in the wintertime. The maximum grant available is $1,000.
Projects that take place between November 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026 will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, September 19, 2025.
For more information about the 2025-26 WintercityYXE Micro-Grant Program, including eligibility and application requirements, visit saskatoon.ca/grants.
City of Saskatoon declares Friday, August 29 “Green & White Day”
August 27, 2025 - 10:58am
The City of Saskatoon is officially declaring Friday, August 29, 2025, as “Green & White Day” in celebration of the 60th 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 closed between Victoria and Eastlake avenues starting Thursday
August 27, 2025 - 9:00am
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.
Road restrictions for Nutrien Fireworks Festival
August 27, 2025 - 8:00am
- Spadina Crescent between 2nd and 3rd avenues
- Traffic Bridge between 11th and 19th streets
- 2nd Avenue between Saunders Place and Spadina Crescent
- 3rd Avenue between 19th Street and Traffic Bridge
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.
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.
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 closed between 10th and 12th streets on Thursday
August 27, 2025 - 7:00am
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.
Bus service to Dakota Dunes Pow Wow
August 27, 2025 - 6:00am
- 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.
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:
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.
Daily Road Report - August 27, 2025
August 26, 2025 - 3:00pm
*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.