What Are We Asking?

In the first round of engagement (February to March 2025), we want to share proposed options and gather feedback from you to inform the preferred option for the CPKC railway crossing grade separation at 8th Street East.

Your feedback on the design options, in addition to other considerations (i.e. City standards, policies, cost, best practices, technical feasibility), will be considered by the City in developing a preferred design. This round of engagement is the first of two rounds to provide feedback on the project.

A map of the project area is provided here and the proposed design options can be viewed here.

How Can You Get Involved?

You are invited to learn more about the design and ask your questions at a come and go open house from 5:00 to 8:00 pm on March 5, 2025 at the Auditorium at the Cliff Wright Public Library, 1635 McKercher Drive.

You can also share your views by completing the online survey on/or before March 17, 2025. You can access the survey here.

What is the Project About?

The City of Saskatoon (City), in partnership with ISL Engineering and Land Services (ISL), is reviewing grade separation options for the CPKC railway crossing on 8th Street East.

This project will determine if an overpass or underpass is more suitable at the CPKC railway crossing on 8^th Street East. This project does not include detailed design or construction.

In the first round of engagement (February to March 2025), we want to hear and gather feedback on the opportunities and challenges of the proposed design options. Your feedback on the design options, in addition to other considerations (i.e. City standards, policies, cost, best practices, technical feasibility), will be utilized by the City in developing a preferred design and will inform the final recommendation.

In the second round of engagement ( June 2025), we will share the preferred design for feedback.  

Why Are We Doing This Work?

A grade separation is required at the CPKC rail line as:

• Significant development in the Brighton and Rosewood neighbourhoods has led to increased vehicle and pedestrian traffic at the CPKC rail crossing and triggered the requirement for an underpass or overpass.
• An overpass or underpass will improve safety and mobility of people who drive, walk or cycle in the area.
• The City has completed a functional plan within the project area that identifies the requirement for 8th Street to maintain a six-lane cross-section with pathways on both sides.
• The Saskatoon Freeway Functional Planning Study introduces a proposed interchange along 8th Street east of Range Road 3043 (Winmill Road).

Concept Plans

To better understand the challenges and opportunities with each design option, the City is engaging with the public.

You can find the concept plans for the 8th Street East Grade separation here