News Releases

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

8TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM MOSS AVE TO MCKERCHER DR
(Water main work)
Start: August 26, 7:00 a.m. End: August 26, 1:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED; EB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANE CLOSED FROM LUTHER PL TO MCKERCHER DR
(Water main work)
Start: August 26, 7:00 a.m. End: August 26, 5:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE S TO 2ND AVE S
(Crane lift)
Start: August 26, 8:00 a.m. End: August 28, 5:00 p.m.

AVE P N NB LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 23RD ST W
(Sidewalk work)
Start: August 26, 8:00 a.m. End: August 31, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W EB & WB MOBILE LANE CLOSURES FROM AVE H S TO AVE G S
(Groundwater monitoring)
A pilot truck will be used with this work
Start: August 26, 9:00 a.m. End: August 27, 1:00 p.m.

NIGHTWORK

71ST ST W ROAD CLOSED AT IDYLWYLD DR N
(Road resurfacing)
Start: August 25, 7:00 p.m. End: August 26, 7:00 a.m.

HIGHWAY 16 EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Line markings)
Start: August 26, 7:00 p.m. End: August 27, 5:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 71ST ST E
(Road resurfacing)
Start: August 26, 7:00 p.m. End: August 27, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

11TH ST W INTERSECTION CLOSED AT FAIRLIGHT DR
(Construction)
Use 22nd St
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: August 27, 4:00 p.m.

11TH ST W EB LANES CLOSED FAIRLIGHT DR FROM CRESCENT BLVD TO FAIRLIGHT DR
(Infrastructure Improvements )
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 28, 4:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR SB CURB LANE/RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM MCCRORY LINK TO FEDORUK DR
(Streetscaping)
Start: July 26, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 4:00 p.m.

KENSINGTON GATE INTERSECTION CLOSED AT NEAULT RD
(Construction)
Start: May 2, 9:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:00 p.m.

20TH ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE E S TO AVE E S
(Water main work)
Start: August 7, 7:00 a.m. End: September 3, 4:30 p.m.

MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT PORTAGE AVE
(Construction)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: September 5, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD WEST SIDE OF ROUND-A-BOUT CLOSED AT TASKAMANWA ST
(Service install)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: September 6, 5:00 p.m.

7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM OSBORNE ST TO WINDSOR ST
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 8, 5:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD TO HENRY DAYDAY RD
(Streetscaping)
Start: August 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 10, 4:30 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N
(Water main lining)
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: September 16, 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.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 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.

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

CENTRAL AVE NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FEDORUK DR TO MCORMOND DR
(Special event - Nowhere Ride)
Start: August 24, 5:00 a.m. End: August 24, 1:00 p.m.

AVE C N ROAD CLOSED FROM 33RD ST W TO 32ND ST W
(Special event - Dated & Faded Vintage Market)
Start: August 24, 6:00 a.m. End: August 24, 8:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE N TO RESEARCH DR
(Road resurfacing)
Start: August 24, 7:00 a.m. End: August 24, 12:00 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO CENTRAL AVE
(Microsurfacing)
Start: August 24, 7:00 a.m. End: August 25, 7:00 a.m.

AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO BEDFORD RD
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 24, 7:00 a.m. End: August 25, 5:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO PARKINSON LANE
(Median work)
Start: August 25, 8:00 a.m. End: August 25, 4:00 p.m.

25TH ST E WB CURB LANE & EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO 2ND AVE N
(Utility locates)
Start: August 24, 11:00 a.m. End: August 24, 3:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE N TO RESEARCH DR
(Road resurfacing)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: August 24, 12:00 p.m. End: August 24, 6:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT TAYLOR ST E
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: August 25, 6:00 a.m. End: August 25, 8:00 a.m.

COLLEGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO PRESTON AVE N
(Streetlight pole replacements)
Start: August 25, 6:00 a.m. End: August 25, 11:30 a.m.

COLLEGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CENTRAL AVE TO CIRCLE DR E
(Streetlight Pole Replacements)
Start: August 25, 6:30 a.m. End: August 25, 11:30 a.m.

COLLEGE DR SB RAMP CURB LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Streetlight Pole Replacement)
Start: August 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 25, 8:30 a.m.

22ND ST W EB MOBILE CURB LANE CLOSURE FROM HIGHWAY 7 TO WITNEY AVE S
(Utility locates)
Start: August 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 25, 12:00 p.m.

3RD AVE N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT 33RD ST E
(Valve repair)
Start: August 25, 8:00 a.m. End: August 25, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM COLUMBIA DR TO WARMAN RD
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: August 25, 9:00 a.m. End: August 25, 10:30 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 33RD ST W TO 32ND ST W
(Concrete curb repair)
Start: August 25, 9:00 a.m. End: August 25, 3:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM ARLINGTON AVE TO WILSON CRES
(Concrete work)
Start: August 25, 9:00 a.m. End: August 25, 5:00 p.m.

NIGHTWORK

HIGHWAY 11 SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO VIC BLVD
(Durable pavement marking)
Start: August 23, 7:00 p.m. End: August 24, 5:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR E TO 71ST ST E
(Road resurfacing)
Start: August 23, 7:00 p.m. End: August 24, 6:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR E TO 71ST ST E
(Roadway paving)
Start: August 24, 7:00 p.m. End: August 25, 6:00 a.m.

71ST ST W ROAD CLOSED AT IDYLWYLD DR N
(Road resurfacing)
Start: August 25, 7:00 p.m. End: August 26, 7:00 a.m.

ONGOING

51ST ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CLEVELAND AVE TO MILLAR AVE
(Curb repairs)
Start: August 23, 7:00 a.m. End: August 24, 5:00 p.m.

MILLAR AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 57TH ST E TO 56TH ST E
(Concrete curb repair)
Start: August 23, 7:00 a.m. End: August 24, 5:00 p.m.

MCKERCHER DR NB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED; EB & WB DRIVING LANES CLOSED AT MOUNT ALLISON CRES
(Sewer lining)
Start: August 23, 9:00 a.m. End: August 24, 5:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E NB LANES CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Special event: Ukrainian Day in the Park)
Start: August 23, 6:00 a.m. End: August 24, 11:00 p.m.

11TH ST W INTERSECTION CLOSED AT FAIRLIGHT DR
(Construction)
Use 22nd St
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: August 27, 4:00 p.m.

11TH ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM CRESCENT BLVD TO FAIRLIGHT DR
(Infrastructure Improvements )
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 28, 4:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR SB CURB LANE/RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM MCCRORY LINK TO FEDORUK DR
(Streetscaping)
Start: July 26, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 4:00 p.m.

KENSINGTON GATE INTERSECTION CLOSED AT NEAULT RD
(Construction)
Start: May 2, 9:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:00 p.m.

20TH ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE E S TO AVE E S
(Water main work)
Start: August 7, 7:00 a.m. End: September 3, 4:30 p.m.

MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT PORTAGE AVE
(Construction)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: September 5, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD WEST SIDE OF ROUND-A-BOUT CLOSED AT TASKAMANWA ST
(Service installation)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: September 6, 5:00 p.m.

7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM OSBORNE ST TO WINDSOR ST
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 8, 5:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD TO HENRY DAYDAY RD
(Streetscaping)
Start: August 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 10, 4:30 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N
(Water main lining)
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: September 16, 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.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 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.

Spadina Crescent will be closed between 2nd and 3rd avenues starting at Monday, August 26 at 7:30 a.m., for crane work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take up to three 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.

The Downtown Transit Terminal on 23rd Street will undergo a short-term construction project from August 26 to 31, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances. This rehabilitation work involves roadway resurfacing and curb drainage in the terminal's westbound lane.  

Several bus routes will be temporarily relocated during this project to the east side of 3rd Avenue between 22nd and 23rd streets: 

• Routes 2 and 5 will be temporarily relocated from August 26 to 28.  
• Routes 8 and 80s will be temporarily relocated from August 26 to 31. 

Temporary bus stop signage and transit staff will help locate transfers and buses, and “no parking” signs will be set up at the temporary terminal route locations. Detours will guide motorists around the work zone. 

Please note the sidewalks of the existing terminal will remain open, and the Transit Customer Service Centre will maintain regular hours of operation.

Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.       

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at transit.services@saskatoon.ca or 306.975.3100.

Thank you for your patience and for following traffic detour signs for everyone’s safety. 

Avenue H will be closed between 22nd Street and Bedford Road starting on Saturday, August 24, at 7:00 a.m. for patching. 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.

Avenue C will be closed between 32nd and 33rd streets on Saturday, August 24, starting at 6:00 a.m. for the Dated & Faded Vintage Market. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the event. Roadways are expected to reopen after 8:00 p.m., 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.

Direct bus service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to Five Finger Death Punch at SaskTel Centre on Saturday, August 24 at 7:30 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 6:15 p.m.
• 6:55 p.m.

Post-event drop-off is at the downtown terminal. Buses typically arrive 30 minutes before the event ends.

Regular fares apply ($3.00 per trip) and can be purchased on mobile phones using the TGo or transit app. Transfers and passes are also accepted.

Plan trips to events at SaskTel Centre, using Route 333, in the real-time mobile app Transit or Google Maps Transit up to two weeks in advance. Multi-modal options are available in the Transit app to seamlessly integrate trips with active transportation, OnDemand Transit, riide or Uber using the Transit+ feature. By combining transportation modes, wait times and costs can be minimized.

Visit SaskatoonTransit.ca to stay updated on transit services to SaskTel Centre and other popular destinations.

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE G S TO AVE H S
(White Buffalo Youth Lodge Carnival)
Start: August 23, 6:00 a.m. End: August 23, 7:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E NB LANES CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Ukrainian Day in the Park)
Start: August 23, 6:00 a.m. End: August 24, 11:00 p.m.

MILLAR AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 57TH ST E TO 56TH ST E
(Curb repairs)
Start: August 23, 7:00 a.m. End: August 24, 5:00 p.m.

51ST ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CLEVELAND AVE TO MILLAR AVE
(Curb repairs)
Start: August 23, 7:00 a.m. End: August 24, 5:00 p.m.

MCKERCHER DR NB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT MOUNT ALLISON CRES
(Sewer lining)
Start: August 23, 9:00 a.m. End: August 24, 5:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK

HIGHWAY 11 SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO VIC BLVD
(Pavement markings)
Start: August 23, 7:00 p.m. End: August 24, 5:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR E TO 71ST ST E
(Road resurfacing)
Start: August 23, 7:00 p.m. End: August 24, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN & CENTER & LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED FROM 66TH ST E TO NEEPAWA ST
(Road resurfacing)
Start: August 22, 7:00 p.m. End: August 23, 6:00 a.m.

MARQUIS DR INTERSECTION CLOSED AT IDYLWYLD DR N
(Road resurfacing)
Start: August 22, 7:00 p.m. End: August 23, 6:00 a.m.

11TH ST W INTERSECTION CLOSED AT FAIRLIGHT DR
(Construction)
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: August 23, 5:00 p.m.

11TH ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM CRESCENT BLVD TO FAIRLIGHT DR
(Infrastructure improvements)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 28, 4:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR SB CURB LANE/RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM MCCRORY LINK TO FEDORUK DR
(Streetscaping)
Start: July 26, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 4:30 p.m.

KENSINGTON GATE INTERSECTION CLOSED AT NEAULT RD
(Construction)
Start: May 2, 9:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:00 p.m.

20TH ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE E S
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 7, 7:00 a.m. End: September 3, 4:30 p.m.

MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT PORTAGE AVE
(Construction)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: September 5, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD WEST SIDE OF ROUND-A-BOUT CLOSED AT TASKAMANWA ST
(Service install)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: September 6, 5:00 p.m.

7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM OSBORNE ST TO WINDSOR ST
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 8, 5:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD TO HENRY DAYDAY RD
(Streetscaping)
Start: August 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 10, 4:30 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: September 16, 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.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 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.

20th Street will be closed between Avenues F and H on Friday, August 23, starting at 6:00 a.m. for the White Buffalo Youth Lodge Carnival. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the area. Roadways are expected to open after 7:00 p.m., 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.

Another important milestone in the journey to the Downtown Event and Entertainment District will be discussed at the August 28^th meeting of Saskatoon City Council. A report will be presented that outlines a funding strategy that encompasses a mix of funding sources, including public and private contributions, grants and other funding tools that do not require an increase in the property tax rate to support the project and advance the Downtown Event and Entertainment District.

“Administration was tasked with developing a funding strategy that achieves the goal of constructing the Downtown Event and Entertainment District with no contribution from property taxes,” says Dan Willems, Director of Technical Services, Transportation and Construction. “We’re confident that the tools within the funding strategy have been formulated to achieve this important goal.” 

These funding tools include:

1. Accommodation Funding Contributions;
2. An Amusement Tax;
3. Parkade Revenues;
4. Tax Incremental Financing;
5. Property Realized Reserve Contribution;
6. SaskTel Centre Reserve Contributions; and
7. Private Partner Contribution.

“It is important to keep in mind this is not about deciding to proceed with construction, rather it is about taking the next step to pursue the financial opportunities to support the potential Downtown Event and Entertainment District,” says Willems.

Provincial and federal funding contributions will be necessary to bring this project to life and a fundamental component of the funding strategy. The intended outcome is to have a shelf-ready project so when federal and provincial funding programs are available, Saskatoon will be ready to go.

“As with previous major City projects that have benefitted from federal and provincial funding programs, we’ll work towards securing financial commitments from other orders of government,” says Willems.

This report builds upon the Private Partner Agreement framework which was discussed at this month’s earlier Governance and Priorities Committee meeting and has been forwarded to Council for approval.

If the reports are approved by City Council, the Administration will continue to work towards achieving the funding strategy. This includes seeking out the necessary agreements and further financial commitments with the provincial government, federal government and private partners.

For more information on the Downtown Event and Entertainment District please visit saskatoon.ca/eventdistrict.