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Daily Road Report - October 16, 2024
October 15, 2024 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
KERR RD SB LANES CLOSED AT ARMSTRONG CRES
(Roadway patching)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: October 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 16, 3:00 p.m.
MARQUIS DR W WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT BILL HUNTER AVE
(Drainage improvements)
Start: October 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 17, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE S NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT STONEBRIDGE BLVD
(Sidewalk infill)
Start: October 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 19, 5:00 p.m.
MEADOWS PKY ROAD CLOSED FROM MEADOWS BLVD TO TAYLOR ST E
(Construction)
Start: October 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM JARVIS DR TO LOUISE AVE
(Catch basin replacement)
Start: October 16, 8:00 a.m. End: October 16, 5:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Catch basin repair)
Start: October 16, 9:00 a.m. End: October 16, 12:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM AVE C N TO AIRPORT DR
(Traffic signal maintenance)
Start: October 16, 9:00 a.m. End: October 16, 1:00 p.m.
1ST AVE S TEMPORARY 4-WAY STOP AT 20TH ST E
(Cabinet installation)
Start: October 16, 9:00 a.m. End: October 16, 3:00 p.m.
FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM ORBAN WAY TO FORSEY AVE
(Housing development)
Start: October 16, 12:00 p.m. End: October 17, 5:00 p.m.
KINGSMERE BLVD ROAD CLOSED AT CHRISTOPHER RD
(Transformer change)
Start: October 16, 1:00 p.m. End: October 16, 4:00 p.m.
ONGOING
STONEBRIDGE BLVD EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM WELLMAN LANE TO WELLMAN CRES
(Sidewalk infill)
Start: October 7, 8:00 a.m. End: October 16, 5:00 p.m.
ADILMAN DR ROAD CLOSED FROM BROADBENT AVE TO EGNATOFF CRES
(Road resurfacing)
Start: October 15, 7:00 a.m. End: October 16, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR SB CURB & RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO HEAL AVE
(LINK platform construction)
Start: September 30, 7:00 a.m. End: October 18, 4:30 p.m.
7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM EMPRESS ST TO WINDSOR ST
(Water main maintenance)
Start: September 4, 7:00 a.m. End: October 19, 4:00 p.m.
22ND ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT HART RD
(LINK installation)
Start: October 8, 7:00 a.m. End: October 21, 5:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM ISABELLA ST E TO TAYLOR ST E
(Service line replacement)
Start: October 15, 9:00 a.m. End: October 22, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HART RD TO BETTS AVE
(Construction)
Start: October 15, 7:00 a.m. End: October 28, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM BOTTOMLEY RD TO WIGGINS RD
(Water main maintenance)
Start: October 9, 7:00 a.m. End: October 28, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E WB CLOSED LANES CLOSED AT MCORMOND DR
(Intersection construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 4:30 p.m.
8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.
24TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(SL&P construction)
Start: August 7, 8:00 a.m. End: November 7, 5:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024, 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.
2024 Civic Election: Wondering who is running and want to learn more about them? Candidate profiles now online
October 15, 2024 - 11:09am
Wondering about who is running for your local government leadership in Saskatoon’s 2024 Civic Election on November 13? Want to learn more about them, how to contact them or review what their platform is?
Candidate profiles for Saskatoon’s next mayor, city councillors, and public and separate school board trustees are now available online at saskatoon.ca/candidateprofiles.
List of 2024 Civic Election official candidates and acclaimed wards and offices
Information on the candidate profile page was provided directly by candidates who submitted and has not been altered or edited by Elections Saskatoon staff. The Returning Officer, Elections Saskatoon, and the Saskatoon Public School and Greater Saskatoon Catholic School divisions are not responsible for verifying or investigating the accuracy of any information provided by a candidate.
Be sure to watch the mail for the 2024 Civic Election Voter Information Guide; delivery starts October 22. The guide will detail where to vote, when to vote, polling locations, your early voting opportunities, ID requirements and more.
Continue to visit the Elections Saskatoon website at saskatoon.ca/vote2024, it’s your trusted source for all 2024 Civic Election information.
Meadows Parkway closed between Meadows Boulevard and Taylor Street starting Wednesday
October 15, 2024 - 7:30am
Meadows Parkway will be closed between Meadows Boulevard and Taylor Street starting Wednesday, October 16, at 7:00 a.m. for construction. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take ten 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.
Feheregyhazi Boulevard closed between Orban Way and Forsey Avenue starting Wednesday
October 15, 2024 - 7:00am
Feheregyhazi Boulevard will be closed between Orban Way and Forsey Avenue starting Wednesday, October 16, at 12:00 p.m. for housing development. 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 Jarvis Drive and Louise Avenue on Wednesday
October 15, 2024 - 6:30am
Ruth Street will be closed between Jarvis Drive and Louise Avenue on Wednesday, October 16, starting at 8:00 a.m. for a catch basin repair. 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 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 Blades vs Pats
October 15, 2024 - 6:00am
- 5:45 p.m.
- 6:25 p.m.
Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Regina Pats at SaskTel Centre on Tuesday, October 15 at 7:00 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. Typically, buses arrive onsite 30 minutes prior to the end of the event.
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 - October 15, 2024
October 11, 2024 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
ADILMAN DR ROAD CLOSED FROM BROADBENT AVE TO EGNATOFF CRES
(Road resurfacing)
Start: October 15, 7:00 a.m. End: October 16, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HART RD TO BETTS AVE
(Construction)
Start: October 15, 7:00 a.m. End: October 28, 5:00 p.m.
RUSSELL RD SB LANES CLOSED FROM MEILICKE RD TO GIRGULIS CRES
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 15, 9:00 a.m. End: October 15, 3:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AIRPORT DR
(Pole replacement)
Start: October 15, 9:00 a.m. End: October 15, 3:00 p.m.
11TH ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE W S
(SL&P)
Start: October 15, 9:00 a.m. End: October 15, 4:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM ISABELLA ST E TO TAYLOR ST E
(Service line replacement)
Start: October 15, 9:00 a.m. End: October 22, 5:00 p.m.
ONGOING
FAIRLIGHT DR ROAD CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO MCCORMACK RD
(Rail repair)
Start: October 12, 7:00 a.m. End: October 15, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM BOTTOMLEY RD TO WIGGINS RD
(Water main maintenance)
Start: October 9, 7:00 a.m. End: October 15, 5:00 p.m.
STONEBRIDGE BLVD EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM WELLMAN LANE TO WELLMAN CRES
(Sidewalk infill)
Start: October 7, 8:00 a.m. End: October 16, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR SB CURB & RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO HEAL AVE
(LINK platform construction)
Start: September 30, 7:00 a.m. End: October 18, 4:30 p.m.
7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM EMPRESS ST TO WINDSOR ST
(Water main maintenance)
Start: September 4, 7:00 a.m. End: October 19, 4:00 p.m.
22ND ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT HART RD
(LINK installation)
Start: October 8, 7:00 a.m. End: October 21, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.
24TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(SL&P construction)
Start: August 7, 8:00 a.m. End: November 7, 5:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024, 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.
Cumberland Avenue closed between Isabella and Taylor streets starting Tuesday
October 11, 2024 - 8:30am
Cumberland Avenue will be closed between Isabella and Taylor streets starting Tuesday, October 15, at 9:00 a.m. for a service line replacement. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take eight 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.
Fairlight Drive closed between 11th Street and McCormack Road starting Saturday
October 11, 2024 - 6:30am
Fairlight Drive will be closed between 11th Street and McCormack Road starting Saturday, October 12, at 7:00 a.m. for rail track repairs. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take four 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.
Special event bus service to SaskTel Centre this weekend
October 11, 2024 - 6:00am
- 5:45 p.m.
- 6:25 p.m.
- 5:45 p.m.
- 6:25 p.m.
Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Spokane Chiefs at SaskTel Centre on Friday, October 11 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:
Direct service from the Special Events Stop to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Moose Jaw Warriors at SaskTel Centre on Saturday, October 12 at 7:00 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. Typically, buses arrive onsite 30 minutes prior to the end of the event.
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.