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Guided train tours return to Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo
June 29, 2022 - 10:00am
All aboard! The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo (Zoo) is excited to announce the return of guided train tours with the addition of a new electric, trackless train the Kinsmen Express II.
“Visitors have been anxiously awaiting the return of guided train tours at the Zoo,” says Jeff Mitchell, Zoo Manager. “We are so thankful to the Kinsmen Club of Saskatoon and the Saskatoon Zoo Foundation for their continued partnership and contributions that led to the return of this much-loved attraction at the Zoo.”
The Kinsmen Express II is equipped with a ramp and wheelchair accessible car and will provide a fun way to learn more about the many magnificent animals that call the Zoo home. Train tours are FREE with your Zoo admission and will be guided by the Saskatoon Zoo Society from May until Labour Day each year. Tours will run continuously from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily, with extended hours on weekends throughout July and August.
Zoo-goers will have their first opportunity to ride the Kinsmen Express II on July 1, 2022. The Zoo is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Visit saskatoon.ca/zoo to plan your next visit.
7th Avenue closed between Balmoral and Windsor streets on Thursday
June 29, 2022 - 9:00am
7th Avenue will be closed between Balmoral and Windsor streets starting Thursday, June 30, at 8:00 a.m. for water and sewer connection repair work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this detour. This project is expected to take one day 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.
Road restrictions for downtown Canada Day celebrations starting Thursday
June 29, 2022 - 8:00am
- Spadina Crescent closed between 2nd and 3rd avenues
- Spadina Crescent closed between 3rd Avenue and 20th Street including the Saskatoon Boat Launch
- Traffic Bridge closed between 11th and 19th streets
- Broadway Bridge closed between 12th and 20th streets
- 19th Street closed between 3rd and 4th avenues
- Saskatchewan Crescent closed between 13ths Street and McPherson Avenue
To accommodate Canada Day celebrations in the downtown area on Friday, July 1, detours, lane restrictions, and “no parking” signs will be in place guiding motorists around the event area.
Event road restrictions in place from June 30 at 8:00 a.m. to July 2 at 6:00 a.m.
Event road restrictions in place from July 1 at 9:00 a.m. to July 2 at 1:00 a.m.
Drivers are reminded to drive carefully and watch for pedestrians. The City thanks everyone for their patience.
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.
Know before you go! Find up-to-date traffic detour information at www.saskatoon.ca/go/traffic and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
Saskatoon Transit provides free Transit app upgrade for all riders: Transit Royale
June 29, 2022 - 7:00am
- fun customizable themes
- ability to switch the app icon
- personalized emoji avatars–riders can become ‘celebrities’ on their local bus routes with leaderboards for users competing to help the most riders with GO crowdsourcing
Saskatoon Transit offers upgraded Transit app experience to all customers
Saskatoon Transit is upgrading all its riders to Transit Royale, the new subscription in the Transit app–Saskatoon Transit’s official app for riders to plan, track, and pay for their trips. Today, Saskatoon Transit joins systems around the world in providing the world-class Royale app experience–at no cost–to all its riders.
A Royale subscription unlocks additional features, new customization options, and complete access to the app across more than 300 cities supported worldwide. The subscription also provides access to power features such as:
As the update rolls out beginning June 29, riders in Saskatoon will see a notification informing them that Saskatoon Transit is upgrading them to Transit Royale. From there, users can simply tap to redeem their free subscription.
Saskatoon Transit began its partnership with Transit app in 2016 as the official app for riders. In June 2021, Saskatoon Transit launched mobile ticketing on the app. Thousands of Saskatoon Transit riders use Transit app every day to plan, track, and pay for their trips. Through Royale, Saskatoon Transit is deepening its partnership with Transit app to provide a top-rated mobility app free of outside advertising.
Transit is available in the App Store or Google Play, or by visiting www.transitapp.com.
Images showing the integration, are available at: https://bit.ly/3HDFlMK
Press kit and visuals: www.transitapp.com/press
As of today, face masks are no longer required to ride on Saskatoon Transit. Riders are welcome to continue wearing masks, if they choose.
Daily Road Report - June 29, 2022
June 28, 2022 - 9:08am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM EASTLAKE AVE TO KELVIN AVE
(Road resurfacing)
Start: June 29, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 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.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 1ST ST E TO 5TH ST E
(Manhole repairs)
Start: June 29, 8:00 a.m. End: June 30, 4:30 p.m.
22ND ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM AVE I N TO AVE J S
(Streetlight pole replacements)
Start: June 29, 9:00 a.m. End: June 29, 3:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM AVE K N TO AVE M N
(Streetlight pole replacements)
Start: June 29, 9:00 a.m. End: June 29, 3:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E VARIOUS SINGLE LANE CLOSURES FROM WARMAN RD TO SPADINA CRES E
(Mowing)
Start: June 29, 9:00 a.m. End: June 29, 3:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 110TH ST W TO 109TH ST W
(Connection repair)
Start: June 29, 9:00 a.m. End: June 30, 5:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
MCKERCHER DR NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT COLLEGE DR
(Bridge inspection)
Start: June 28, 7:00 p.m. End: June 29, 1:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 14TH ST E
(Bridge inspection)
Start: June 28, 7:00 p.m. End: June 29, 1:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES E
(Bridge washing)
Start: June 28, 8:00 p.m. End: June 29, 6:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 14TH ST E
(Bridge inspection)
Start: June 29, 1:00 a.m. End: June 29, 4:30 a.m.
MCKERCHER DR NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED AT COLLEGE DR
(Bridge inspection)
Start: June 29, 1:00 a.m. End: June 29, 7:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB, SB, EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT 51ST ST E
(Bridge inspection)
Start: June 29, 7:00 p.m. End: June 30, 5:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT TAYLOR ST E
(Bridge inspection)
Start: June 29, 8:00 p.m. End: June 30, 6:00 a.m.
TAYLOR ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Bridge inspection)
Start: June 29, 8:00 p.m. End: June 30, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
MILLAR AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM 70TH ST E TO 71ST ST E
(Connections work)
Start: June 28, 7:00 a.m. End: June 29, 5:00 p.m.
NELSON RD EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Material laydown)
Start: May 30, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 4:30 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM FAITHFULL AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Concrete replacements)
Start: June 28, 10:30 a.m. End: July 1, 4:30 p.m.
3RD AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 25TH ST TO QUEEN ST
(Water main repair)
Start: June 14, 7:00 a.m. End: July 5, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE S INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BUTE ST
(Construction)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 11, 5:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 33RD ST E
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 14, 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 14, 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.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED AT MCORMOND DR
(New Road Construction)
Access to 8th Street will be in maintained
Start: June 28, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 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.
Rescheduled: Ruth Street intersection closed at Cairns Avenue starting Wednesday
June 28, 2022 - 11:00am
The intersection at Ruth Street and Cairns Avenue will be closed starting Wednesday, June 29, 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 22 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.
Central Avenue closed between 109th and 110th streets starting Wednesday
June 28, 2022 - 9:00am
Central Avenue will be closed between 109th and 110th streets starting Wednesday, June 29, at 9:00 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.
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.
Ruth Street closed between Eastlake and Kelvin avenues starting Wednesday
June 28, 2022 - 8:00am
- Intersection at Ruth Street and Melrose Avenue will be closed
- Intersection at Ruth Street and Underwood Avenue will be closed
- Intersection at Ruth Street and Victoria Avenue will be closed
- Intersection at Ruth Street and Norman Crescent will be closed
Ruth Street will be closed between Eastlake and Kelvin avenues starting Wednesday, June 29, at 7:00 a.m. for roadway paving 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.
Cumberland Avenue closed between 1st and 5th streets starting Wednesday
June 28, 2022 - 7:00am
Cumberland Avenue will be closed between 1st and 5th streets starting Wednesday, June 29, at 8:00 a.m. for manhole work. The intersection at Cumberland Avenue and 3rd Street will remain open during this project. 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.
Daily Road Report - June 28, 2022
June 27, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
8TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT GROSVENOR AVE
(Sidewalk repair)
Start: June 28, 6:00 a.m. End: June 28, 4:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S INTERSECTION CLOSED AT CASCADE ST
(Road patching)
Start: June 28, 7:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:00 p.m.
MILLAR AVE NB CLOSED FROM 70TH ST E TO 71ST ST E
(Connections work)
Start: June 28, 7:00 a.m. End: June 29, 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.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO 1ST ST E
(Manhole repair)
Start: June 28, 8:00 a.m. End: June 29, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB & WB MEDAIN LANES CLOSED FROM AVE M S TO AVE O S
(Streetlight replacements)
Start: June 28, 9:00 a.m. End: June 28, 3:00 p.m.
RUTH ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM HERMAN AVE TO ST PATRICK AVE
(Road patching)
Start: June 28, 9:00 a.m. End: June 28, 3:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT NORTHUMBERLAND AVE
(Manhole repair)
Start: June 28, 9:30 a.m. End: June 28, 1:30 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM FAITHFULL AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Concrete replacement)
Start: June 28, 10:30 a.m. End: July 1, 4:30 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
CLARENCE AVE S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT STONEBRIDGE BLVD
(Bridge inspection)
Start: June 27, 11:00 p.m. End: June 28, 5:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 14TH ST E
(Bridge inspection)
Start: June 28, 7:00 p.m. End: June 29, 1:00 a.m.
MCKERCHER DR NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT COLLEGE DR
(Bridge inspection)
Start: June 28, 7:00 p.m. End: June 29, 1:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES E
(Bridge washing)
Start: June 28, 8:00 p.m. End: June 29, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
TAYLOR ST E WB ROAD CLOSED FROM ACADIA DR TO CIRCLE DR E
(Road resurfacing)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the EB lanes
Start: June 27, 7:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 19TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: June 22, 9:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:00 p.m.
NELSON RD EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Material laydown)
Start: May 30, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 4:30 p.m.
3RD AVE N ROAD CLOSED AT 26TH ST E
(Water main repair)
Start: June 14, 7:00 a.m. End: July 5, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE S INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BUTE ST
(Construction)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 11, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(Construction)
Start: May 9, 9:00 a.m. End: July 11, 5:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 33RD ST E
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 14, 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 14, 5:00 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.