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Ruth Street closed between Lorne and Melrose avenues starting Wednesday
July 19, 2022 - 7:00am
- Idylwyld Drive off-ramp to Ruth Street will be closed
- Intersection at Ruth Street and Vernon Avenue will be closed
- Intersection at Ruth Street and McPherson Avenue will be closed
- Intersection at Ruth Street and Kelvin Avenue will be closed
Ruth Street will be closed between Lorne and Melrose avenues starting Wednesday, July 20, at 7:00 a.m. for roadway 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.
Additional project restrictions:
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 19, 2022
July 18, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CENTRAL AVE SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 109TH ST W TO 108TH ST W
(Sign installation)
Start: July 19, 8:00 a.m. End: July 19, 12:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 1ST ST E TO 7TH ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: July 19, 9:00 a.m. End: July 19, 3:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HERITAGE WAY TO MCKERCHER DR
(Tree pruning)
Start: July 19, 9:00 a.m. End: July 19, 3:00 p.m.
OVERNIGHT
VARIOUS IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB LANE CLOSURES FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR E
(Durable pavement marking installation)
Start: July 19, 7:00 p.m. End: July 20, 7:00 a.m.
51ST ST E RAMP CLOSED FROM 51ST ST E TO IDYLWYLD DR N
(Durable pavement marking installation)
Start: July 19, 7:00 p.m. End: July 20, 7:00 a.m.
ONGOING
IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR E
(Durable pavement marking installation)
Start: July 18, 7:00 p.m. End: July 19, 5:00 a.m.
3RD AVE N ROAD CLOSED AT 26TH ST E
(Water main repair)
Start: June 14, 7:00 a.m. End: July 19, 5:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE S TO 20TH ST E
(Taste of Saskatchewan)
Spadina Cr NB Bike Lane closed from 20th to 21st streets.
Start: July 9, 8:00 a.m. End: July 19, 6:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM MORGAN AVE TO SOMMERFELD AVE
(Ramp replacement)
Start: July 13, 7:00 a.m. End: July 20, 4:30 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED AT ATTRIDGE DR
(Bridge deck rehabilitation)
Start: July 18, 7:00 p.m. End: July 21, 7:00 a.m.
LENORE DR WB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT REDBERRY RD
(Concrete replacement)
Start: July 18, 7:00 a.m. End: July 21, 5:00 p.m.
LENORE DR EB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM RUSSELL RD TO REDBERRY RD
(Concrete work)
Start: July 18, 7:00 a.m. End: July 21, 5:30 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 33RD ST E
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED FROM MILLAR AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Concrete replacement)
Start: July 12, 8:00 p.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE N WORK ADJACENT TO NB ROADWAY FROM COLLEGE DR TO 108TH ST W
(Streetlight pole repairs)
Start: July 18, 8:00 a.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
DUNDONALD AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO CAEN ST
(Drainage improvements)
Start: June 28, 7:00 a.m. End: July 25, 4:30 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB & WB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Deck repair)
Start: July 14, 8:00 p.m. End: July 28, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR ROAD CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(New road construction)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT CAIRNS AVE
(Water main replacement)
Start: June 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
51st Street westbound exit ramp to Idylwyld Drive northbound closed on Tuesday evening
July 18, 2022 - 2:00pm
The 51st Street westbound exit ramp to Idylwyld Drive northbound will be closed on Tuesday, July 19, at 7:00 p.m. for durable pavement marking installation work. There will be various Idylwyld Drive northbound curb lane closures between 51st Street and Marquis Drive during this project. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this work. This project is expected to take 10 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.
Cumberland Avenue closed between 1st and 7th streets on Tuesday
July 18, 2022 - 8:00am
Cumberland Avenue will be closed between 1st and 7th streets on Tuesday, July 19, at 9:00 a.m. for roadway patching work. The intersections at Cumberland Avenue and 3rd Street; and Cumberland Avenue and 5th Street will be closed during this project. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take six 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.
Bus service to SaskTel Centre
July 18, 2022 - 6:00am
- 7:15 p.m.
- 7:55 p.m.
Direct service from the Special Events Stop (outside the 2nd Avenue Lofts at 23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see John Fogerty at SaskTel Centre on Tuesday, July 19, is available at the following times:
Post event drop-off is 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 that helps make connections that combine Transit with riide and Uber. Transit does the work so you can travel with ease! 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.
Transit Customer Service Centre Closed Monday – Wednesday
July 17, 2022 - 5:30am
- Call 306.975.3100 to speak with a Customer Service Representative
- Email transit.services@saskatoon.ca or
- SaskatoonTransit.ca for fare information, trip planning tool and all other inquiries.
Saskatoon Transit Customer Service Centre will be closed to walk-in customers Monday, July 18 through to Wednesday, July 20, due to unforeseen circumstances. The Customer Service Center info-line (306.975.3100) will continue to be available from 7:00AM – 7:00PM.
Stay connected with Saskatoon Transit:
Fare products are available for purchase on mobile devices through either the TGo or Transit app or at any of Saskatoon Transit’s vendor locations.
The Customer Service Centre is expected to resume walk-in hours on Thursday, July 21, 2022.
Daily Road Report, July 18, 2022
July 15, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
LENORE DR WB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT REDBERRY RD
(Concrete replacement)
Start: July 18, 7:00 a.m. End: July 21, 5:00 p.m.
LENORE DR EB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM RUSSELL RD TO REDBERRY RD
(Concrete work)
Start: July 18, 7:00 a.m. End: July 21, 5:30 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 1ST ST E TO 5TH ST E
(Catch basin repairs)
Start: July 18, 8:00 a.m. End: July 18, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE N WORK ADJACENT TO NB ROADWAY FROM COLLEGE DR TO 108TH ST W
(Streetlight pole repairs)
Start: July 18, 8:00 a.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
OVERNIGHT
IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR E
(Durable pavement marking installation)
Start: July 18, 7:00 p.m. End: July 19, 5:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED AT ATTRIDGE DR
(Bridge deck rehabilitation)
Start: July 18, 7:00 p.m. End: July 21, 7:00 a.m.
ONGOING
CIRCLE DR E NB RAMP TO WB CLOSED AT PRESTON AVE N
(Construction)
Start: July 17, 12:00 a.m. End: July 18, 4:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S SB & NB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Line painting)
Start: July 17, 7:00 p.m. End: July 18, 5:00 a.m.
3RD AVE N ROAD CLOSED AT 26TH ST E
(Water main repair)
Start: June 14, 7:00 a.m. End: July 19, 5:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE S TO 20TH ST E
(Taste of Saskatchewan)
Spadina Cr NB Bike Lane closed from 20th to 21st streets.
Start: July 9, 8:00 a.m. End: July 19, 6:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM MORGAN AVE TO SOMMERFELD AVE
(Ramp replacement)
Start: July 13, 7:00 a.m. End: July 20, 4:30 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 33RD ST E
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED FROM MILLAR AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Concrete replacement)
Start: July 12, 8:00 p.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
DUNDONALD AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO CAEN ST
(Drainage improvements)
Start: June 28, 7:00 a.m. End: July 25, 4:30 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB & WB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Deck repair)
Start: July 14, 8:00 p.m. End: July 28, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR ROAD CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(New road construction)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT CAIRNS AVE
(Water main replacement)
Start: June 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Weekend Road Report, July 16-17, 2022
July 15, 2022 - 8:09am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
SPADINA CRES E SB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT WINDSOR ST
(Sewer lining)
Start: July 16, 7:00 a.m. End: July 16, 3:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO CENTRAL AVE
(Construction)
Start: July 16, 7:00 a.m. End: July 17, 6:00 p.m.
22ND ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO 2ND AVE N
(Roadway patching)
Start: July 17, 7:00 a.m. End: July 17, 12:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: July 17, 7:00 a.m. End: July 17, 12:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB LEFT TURN LANE & NB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Hydro vac valve)
Start: July 17, 7:00 a.m. End: July 17, 3:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO ADELAIDE ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: July 17, 7:00 a.m. End: July 17, 3:00 p.m.
33RD ST E WB LANES; & EB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM ONTARIO AVE TO QUEBEC AVE
(Roadway patching)
Start: July 17, 9:00 a.m. End: July 17, 3:00 p.m.
OVERNIGHT
1ST AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 19TH ST E TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Durable pavement marking installation)
Start: July 16, 7:00 p.m. End: July 17, 5:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO 8TH ST E
(Durable pavement marking installation)
Start: July 16, 7:00 p.m. End: July 17, 5:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S SB OFFRAMP CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR S TO 8TH ST E
(Durable pavement marking installation)
Access to 8th Street will be maintained in the Idylwyld Drive southbound median lane
Start: July 16, 7:00 p.m. End: July 17, 5:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB RAMP TO ATTRIDGE DR WB CLOSED
(Construction)
Start: July 17, 12:00 a.m. End: July 18, 4:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S SB & NB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Line painting)
Start: July 17, 7:00 p.m. End: July 18, 5:00 a.m.
ONGOING
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 2ND ST E
(Durable pavement marking installation)
Start: July 15, 7:00 a.m. End: July 16, 5:00 a.m.
CLARENCE AVE S INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BUTE ST
(Construction)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 16, 5:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E EB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM COY AVE TO LORNE AVE
(Concrete work)
Start: July 11, 7:00 a.m. End: July 17, 5:30 p.m.
3RD AVE N ROAD CLOSED AT 26TH ST E
(Watermain repair)
Start: June 14, 7:00 a.m. End: July 19, 5:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE S TO 20TH ST E
(Taste of Saskatchewan)
Spadina Cr NB Bike Lane closed from 20th to 21st streets.
Start: July 9, 8:00 a.m. End: July 19, 6:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM MORGAN AVE TO SOMMERFELD AVE
(Ramp replacement)
Start: July 13, 7:00 a.m. End: July 20, 4:30 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 33RD ST E
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED FROM MILLAR AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Concrete replacement)
Start: July 12, 8:00 p.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
DUNDONALD AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO CAEN ST
(Drainage improvements)
Start: June 28, 7:00 a.m. End: July 25, 4:30 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB & WB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Deck repair)
Start: July 14, 8:00 p.m. End: July 28, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR ROAD CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(New road construction)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT CAIRNS AVE
(Water main replacement)
Start: June 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
City recognizes National Drowning Prevention Week with free access days
July 15, 2022 - 10:00am
- George Ward Pool – Sunday, July 17
- Riversdale Pool – Tuesday, July 19
- Mayfair Pool – Thursday, July 21
- Lathey Pool – Saturday, July 23
July 17-23, 2022 is National Drowning Prevention Week. To recognize it, the City of Saskatoon is offering free access at the outdoor pools on the following days:
Watch for activities and water-safety demonstrations taking place at the outdoor pools during the week.
Visit saskatoon.ca/leisureonline for public swim times.
Various Idylwyld Drive lane and ramp closures starting Saturday evening
July 15, 2022 - 9:00am
- 1st Avenue southbound ramp to Idylwyld Drive southbound closed
- 1st Avenue road closed between 20th Street and Idylwyld Drive
- The intersection at 19th Street and 1st Avenue will remain open
- 20th Street westbound left turn bay to 1st Avenue southbound closed
- 19th Street westbound left turn bay to 1st Ave southbound closed
- Idylwyld Drive southbound curb lane from 19th Street to 8th Street closed
- Access to 8th street eastbound will be maintained in the Idylwyld Drive southbound median lane
- Idylwyld Drive northbound ramp to 1st Avenue northbound closed
- Idylwyld Drive northbound curb and center lanes closed between 8th and 20th streets
- Idylwyld Drive northbound right turn bay to 20th Street eastbound closed
- Idylwyld Drive southbound median lane from 19th Street to 8th Street closed
- Access to 8th street eastbound will be maintained in the Idylwyld Drive southbound curb lane
To accommodate durable pavement marking installation work on Idylwyld Drive starting Saturday, July 16, ramp closures, speed reductions, detours, and lane restrictions will be in place guiding motorists around these projects. Work expected to take 10 hours to complete daily, barring unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
Road restrictions in place from July 16 at 7:00 p.m. to July 17 at 5:00 a.m.
Road restrictions in place from July 17 at 7:00 p.m. to July 18 at 5:00 a.m.
Saskatoon Transit will 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.
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