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Lane restrictions on Circle Drive (Alberta Ave to Millar Ave) for pothole repairs begin Monday night
April 22, 2022 - 11:47am
The section of Circle Drive west of Millar Avenue to Idylwyld Drive is one of Saskatoon’s busiest streets with the heaviest industrial truck traffic. After a long, rough winter, there are a lot of potholes that require immediate attention.
Pothole patching in the eastbound lanes is planned for Monday, April 25 for three nights, outside of peak driving times, weather permitting.
Hot mix asphalt supply will be available which aligns with some warmer weather – both of which are required to do this work. Crews will focus on the largest, most impactful potholes and repair as many as possible.
Remaining westbound lane repairs will take another two evenings of work to be scheduled as this work progresses. The eastbound lanes will be repaved mid-summer.
Expect delays if you travel through this area as lanes will be significantly reduced. Road restrictions are expected to be finished before the morning commute. Thank you for your patience and cooperation while we carry out this important road maintenance.
Dirt and grime are so last season! Sweeping is underway on high-traffic streets
April 22, 2022 - 8:19am
Throughout the “great April tug-of-war” between spring and winter many of our busiest streets and Business Improvement Districts still got swept. Some days sweeping wasn’t possible due to cold temperatures and snow, but we are no further behind at this time of year than most. Sweeping continues day and night until we get to them all.
Pothole repairs are focused on the highest priority streets and we will begin using hot mix starting April 24 for durable repairs. With a lot of us on the road, please slow down and give our staff and their equipment space to work - for everyone’s safety.
Watch for yellow No Parking signs on your street:
Neighbourhood priority streets (9 affected) - May 2-8
We want people to have a street nearby to park on when they move cars for sweep day. We do this by scheduling the neighbourhood over a couple of days or sweeping the main streets (priority streets) first, so they are completed and open for parking on sweep day.
Sweeping on priority streets only within these neighbourhoods will occur May 2-8: Avalon, Dundonald, Evergreen, Greystone Heights, Grosvenor Park, Hudson Bay, Massey Place, North Park and Westview. Watch for No Parking signs and avoid a ticket.
Neighbourhood residential streets – May 9 (7 weeks, weather permitting)
All streets are swept by neighbourhood once cars are moved or towed to a nearby street. Many are split in half or thirds as they are too big to be swept in one day, and to provide alternate on-street parking spaces.
Watch for yellow No Parking signs on your street to alert you to upcoming sweeping and find your sweep day at saskatoon.ca/sweep.
Daily Road Report - April 25, 2022
April 22, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
51ST ST E EB MEDIAN & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM FAITHFULL AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Roadway patching)
Start: April 25, 7:00 a.m. End: April 25, 3:00 p.m.
51ST ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM WENTZ AVE TO CLEVELAND AVE
(Power pole repairs)
Start: April 25, 9:00 a.m. End: April 25, 5:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM ALBERTA AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Pothole patching)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes
Start: April 25, 11:00 p.m. End: April 26, 7:00 a.m.
ONGOING
MCORMOND DR ALL LANES ACCESS REDUCED FROM HENRY DAYDAY RD TO ASPEN RIDGE ST
(Street Sweeping)
Start: April 18, 9:00 a.m. End: May 6, 3:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE ALL LANES ACCESS REDUCED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ATTRIDGE DR
(Street Sweeping)
Start: April 18, 9:00 a.m. End: May 6, 3:00 p.m.
8TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT NEW MCORMOND DR
(Water main construction)
Start: April 20, 9:00 a.m. End: May 11, 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.
Weekend Road Report - April 23-24, 2022
April 22, 2022 - 2:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
22ND ST W WB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE L N TO AVE N N
(Valve replacement)
Start: April 23, 8:00 a.m. End: April 23, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM LOUISE AVE TO GUPPY ST
(Connection replacement)
Start: April 23, 8:00 a.m. End: April 24, 4:30 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR ROAD CLOSED FROM CENTRAL AVE TO CIRCLE DR E
(Transmission line upgrades)
Start: April 24, 5:00 a.m. End: April 24, 8:00 a.m.
4TH AVE N SB LANES CLOSED; NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: April 24, 7:00 a.m. End: April 24, 3:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT HANOVER AVE
(Manhole repairs)
Start: April 24, 8:00 a.m. End: April 24, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT YORK AVE
(Manhole repairs)
Start: April 24, 8:00 a.m. End: April 24, 5:00 p.m.
ONGOING
MCORMOND DR ALL LANES ACCESS REDUCED FROM HENRY DAYDAY RD TO ASPEN RIDGE ST
(Street Sweeping)
Start: April 18, 9:00 a.m. End: May 6, 3:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE ALL LANES ACCESS REDUCED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ATTRIDGE DR
(Street Sweeping)
Start: April 18, 9:00 a.m. End: May 6, 3:00 p.m.
8TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT NEW MCORMOND DR
(Water main construction)
Start: April 20, 9:00 a.m. End: May 11, 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.
Who’s new at the Zoo? Two bobcats!
April 22, 2022 - 10:00am
The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo (Zoo) is excited to introduce the newest members of the Zoo family – bobcats Sherlock and Watson! These two brothers were born in 2021 at the Zoo Sauvage de Saint Felicien and are just under one year old.
“We are very fortunate to have Sherlock and Watson join the Zoo family,” says Jeff Mitchell, Zoo Manager. “The pair arrived safely at the Zoo this morning and will be introduced to their new temporary home in the vacant eagle exhibit before transferring to their permanent home later this summer.”
Bobcats get their name from their short, bobbed tail and are found mostly in North America in mountainous forest regions. They weigh anywhere from 6.5 to 18 kilograms and can jump over 3 metres high. Their diet consists mainly of rodents, birds and fish and are known as ambush predators that stalk and hunt their prey with an element of surprise.
Preparations for the bobcats’ arrival started this spring with renovations to the previous lynx exhibit. The former lynx exhibit is being transformed into a new space for the bobcats that will feature a new house and dedicated play area for the bobcats to enjoy. For now, Sherlock and Watson will get to enjoy exploring the caves and terrain in the vacant eagle exhibit until the renovations to their permanent home are completed this summer.
Visitors to the Zoo will notice a perimeter buffer surrounding the temporary bobcat exhibit. This buffer helps to maintain physical distance between the public and the bobcats as cat species such as bobcats and lynx are susceptible to COVID-19.
“Taking precautionary measures like maintaining a safe physical distance is an important part of keeping our animals safe,” says Jeff Mitchell. “The level of risk among species varies, and we take every necessary step to ensure the health and safety of the animals in our care.”
The Zoo is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Visit saskatoon.ca/zoo to plan your next visit or learn more about the Zoo Season Pass.
Attridge Drive closed from Central Avenue to Circle Drive on Sunday morning
April 22, 2022 - 9:00am
Attridge Drive will be closed from Central Avenue to Circle Drive East on Sunday, April 24 starting at 5:00 a.m. as SaskPower continues upgrading transmission lines for the Preston Crossing Power Line Project. Circle Drive eastbound and northbound access ramps to Attridge Drive eastbound will also be closed while this work is underway. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This work is expected to take three 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 is 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 Albert and Dufferin avenues on Sunday
April 22, 2022 - 8:00am
Ruth Street will be closed between Albert and Dufferin avenues on Sunday, April 24, at 8:00 a.m. for manhole repair work. The intersections at Ruth Street and Hanover Avenue, and Ruth Street and York Avenue will be closed during this project. 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 is 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.
Preston Avenue closed between East Drive and Louise Street starting Saturday
April 22, 2022 - 7:00am
Preston Avenue will be closed between East Drive and Louise Street starting Saturday, April 23, at 8:00 a.m. for emergency connection repair work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this detour. This project is expected to take two days 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.
Bus service to Rush vs Seals
April 22, 2022 - 6:00am
- 5:45 p.m.
- 6:05 p.m.
- 6:25 p.m.
- 6:45 p.m.
- 7:05 p.m.
Direct service from the Special Events Stop (outside the 2nd Avenue Lofts at 23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatchewan Rush take on the San Diego Seals at SaskTel Centre on Saturday, April 23, 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.
To protect the health and safety of residents, customers and employees, masks are required when traveling on Saskatoon Transit.
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.
Drivers advised to continue avoiding 8th Street and Broadway Avenue intersection
April 21, 2022 - 10:59am
Repairs to a sinkhole that formed on Wednesday in the south bound lanes of Broadway Avenue near 8th Street East continue. The City had been working on a water main repair at the location earlier in the week.
Drivers are advised to avoid the 8th Street and Broadway Avenue intersection as it remains closed, with the exception of right turn movements for westbound to northbound, southbound to west bound and north bound to east bound. Detour signage is in place.
Water service disruptions to area residents and businesses are anticipated while repairs continue. Those impacted will receive notices.
The City will provide an update when road closures or detours are changed or lifted.