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The Central Avenue ramps to College Drive eastbound and westbound will be closed starting on Wednesday, July 3 at 6:30 p.m. for road resurfacing. Detours will be in place each night guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take two nights 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.

Following a discussion at the Public Hearing Meeting of City Council on June 27 and June 28, City Council approved amendments to the Official Community Plan (OCP) and Zoning Bylaw to meet the commitments under the Housing Accelerator Fund application.  

The approved amendments include: 

• Permitting up to four dwelling units per site in all residential zoning districts 
• Permitting multiple unit dwellings in the Transit Development Area (approximately an 800m distance or 10-minute walk from Bus Rapid Transit Stations)   
• Streamlining zoning regulations for Residential Care Homes (up to 15 people) 

The decision was made after an 18-hr Public Hearing in which 66 residents verbally gave their feedback and 391 residents submitted a written statement.  

"There is an urgent need to build more housing in our city," says Lesley Anderson, Director of Planning & Development. "These changes will not only accelerate housing projects but will also help address the immediate demand for affordable homes and lay the groundwork for more diverse housing options." 

The Housing Accelerator Fund will provide the City of Saskatoon with $41.325 million to implement the initiatives outlined in the City’s Housing Action Plan, which includes 13 initiatives that enable a variety of housing forms and densities to meet the diverse needs of the community.  

The City of Saskatoon has received a 25 per cent upfront advance to begin implementing the initiatives outlined in the Housing Action Plan. The remaining approved funding will be disbursed in installments annually over three years until 2026/27, provided the City continues to meet the terms and conditions of the agreement. 

Ongoing updates will be provided at saskatoon.ca/HAF. 

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

NEW

BOYCHUK DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO BRIARWOOD RD
(Road resurfacing)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in SB lanes
Start: July 2, 7:00 a.m. End: July 3, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(SL&P)
Start: July 2, 9:00 a.m. End: July 4, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING

TRAFFIC BRIDGE ROAD CLOSED FROM 19TH ST E TO 11TH ST E
(Canada Day)
Start: July 1, 7:00 a.m. End: July 2, 1:00 a.m.

BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Canada Day)
Start: July 1, 7:00 p.m. End: July 2, 1:00 a.m.

SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 20TH ST E
(Canada Day)
Start: June 30, 5:00 p.m. End: July 2, 6:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E NB CURB & ACCELERATION LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E CLOVERLEAF
(Minor deck maintenance)
Detour will be set daily from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Start: June 24, 9:00 a.m. End: July 5, 3:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST EB LANES CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO PORTAGE AVE
(Construction)
Start: June 7, 7:00 a.m. End: July 7, 5:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST EB LANES CLOSED FROM PORTAGE AVE TO BRAND RD 
(Construction) 
Start: June 25, 7:00 a.m. End: July 8, 5:00 p.m. 

NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Road construction)
Start: May 2, 9:00 a.m. End: July 12, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & NEXT LANE CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 21, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & NEXT LANES AND WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM UNIVERSITY DR TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 21, 5:00 p.m.

FAIRLIGHT DR INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 11TH ST W
(Infrastructure improvements)
Start: June 17, 7:00 a.m. End: August 2, 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.

To accommodate the Canada Day celebration this weekend, detours, lane restrictions and “no parking” signs will be in place guiding motorists around the downtown event areas.  

Road closures starting at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 30 include:

• Spadina Crescent from 2nd Avenue to Broadway Bridge

Road closures starting at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, July 1 include:

• Traffic Bridge
• 3rd Avenue from 19th Street to Traffic Bridge
• Victoria Avenue from Traffic Bridge to 11th Street

Road closures starting at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 1 include:

• Broadway Bridge
• Broadway Avenue from Broadway Bridge to 12th Street
• 4th Avenue South from 20th Street to Broadway Bridge

Roadways will reopen by 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 2, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances. Drivers are reminded to drive carefully and watch for participants. 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.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

33rd Street will be closed at 6th Avenue starting on Tuesday, July 2, at 7:00 a.m. for water main 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.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatchewan Rattlers take on the Niagara River Lions at SaskTel Centre on Saturday, June 29 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 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.

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

NEW

IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 30TH ST W TO 29TH ST W
(Water main maintenance)
Start: June 28, 9:00 a.m. End: June 28, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

20TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR S TO 1ST AVE S
(Streetscaping)
Start: May 13, 7:00 a.m. End: June 28, 4:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM KENASCHUK CRES TO KENASCHUK LINK
(Sidewalk repairs)
Start: June 27, 7:00 a.m. End: June 28, 4:00 p.m.

33RD ST W WB LANES & EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT VALENS DR
(Sewer main repair)
Start: June 27, 7:00 a.m. End: June 28, 4:30 p.m.

MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FEDORUK DR TO KALRA ST
(Streetscaping)
Start: June 11, 7:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE F S TO AVE D S
(Water main work)
Start: June 19, 7:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:30 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO 5TH ST E
(Storm system construction)
Start: May 21, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E NB CURB & ACCELERATION LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E CLOVERLEAF
(Minor deck maintenance)
Detour will be set daily from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Start: June 24, 9:00 a.m. End: July 5, 3:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST EB LANES CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO PORTAGE AVE
(Construction)
Start: June 7, 7:00 a.m. End: July 7, 5:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST EB LANES CLOSED FROM PORTAGE AVE TO BRAND RD 
(Construction) 
Start: June 25, 7:00 a.m. End: July 8, 5:00 p.m. 

NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Road construction)
Start: May 2, 9:00 a.m. End: July 12, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & NEXT LANE CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 21, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & NEXT LANES AND WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM UNIVERSITY DR TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 21, 5:00 p.m.

FAIRLIGHT DR INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 11TH ST W
(Infrastructure improvements)
Start: June 17, 7:00 a.m. End: August 2, 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.

Skip the hassle of traffic and parking and make first- and last-mile connections with Saskatoon Transit for the downtown Canada Day celebrations.

Saskatoon Transit will run regular holiday service until 9 p.m. (normal fares apply) on July 1.

After the fireworks, free buses will leave from locations on either side of the river–3rd Avenue northbound/north of 19th Street; and Broadway Avenue southbound/south of 12th Street. View the Canada Day 2024 special event bus map.

All Access Transit pickups and drop-offs for the event will be at the temporary stop on 2nd Avenue just north of the Alt Hotel. Access Transit operates until 11 p.m. for customers. Per normal booking procedures, trips must be booked in advance, and subscriptions do not apply on statutory holidays.

Plan your trip before heading out using real-time apps such as Transit or Google Maps Transit.

For Saskatoon Transit information, visit SaskatoonTransit.ca, or contact Customer Service at 306.975.3100 or transit.services@saskatoon.ca.

The Saskatoon Fire Department would like to remind residents and visitors of safe practices for purchasing, enjoying and disposing of fireworks. This Canada Day, low-hazard fireworks can only be discharged on private property between the hours of dusk and 11:00 p.m. on Monday, July 1.

Low-hazard fireworks are designed for public recreational use. These fireworks travel less than 50m (160ft) high and include items such as roman candles, sparklers, fountains, wheels, volcanoes, mines and snakes. 

High-hazard fireworks are designed for professionals and can only be purchased by persons holding a valid Fireworks Supervisor – Level I or Level II card issued by Natural Resources Canada. 

Residents and spectators are reminded of the risks and obligations associated with fireworks: 

• Carefully read and follow the manufacturer instructions. 
• Exercise increased caution when handling and discharging any type of firework. 
• Choose your location wisely. Fireworks can only be discharged on private property.  
• Familiarize yourself with the space requirements for the type of firework being discharged. Requirements vary depending on the firework type.  
• Ensure your location is free of overhead obstructions, is clear side-to-side and is a safe distance from combustible materials. 
• Ensure that it is not windy and that all spectators are safely located to observe the display. 
• Be sure to properly stabilize the firework according to manufacturer direction. 
• Other than sparklers, never light or hold a lit firework in your hand. 
• Always light the fuse at its tip. 
• Never try to relight or fix the fuse on fireworks that did not go off. 
• Have a supply of water available and use it to extinguish debris or smouldering embers before they cause injuries, property damage and/or fires.  
• Keep in mind that you are solely responsible for any debris that may land on spectators or another’s property. 

For more information about fireworks safety, please visit saskatoon.ca/fireworks. 

The Saskatoon Fire Department wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable Canada Day! 

The City of Saskatoon will have several adjusted civic services and hours of operation on Canada Day, Monday, July 1.

Check detailed information on stat holiday parking requirements, what's open or closed, hours of operation at all Leisure facilities, the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo, the Saskatoon Public Library, Remai Modern, Saskatoon Transit holiday service, information on waste collection, and more here.

The City of Saskatoon wishes all residents and visitors to Saskatoon a happy Canada Day and a safe long weekend.