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Taylor Street closed between Lansdowne and Albert avenues on Sunday
June 21, 2024 - 7:00am
Taylor Street will be closed between Lansdowne and York avenues on Sunday, June 23, starting at 7:00 a.m. for search and rescue training. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. Roadways are expected to reopen by 1:00 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.
Weekend road restrictions for Pride Festival and Parade
June 21, 2024 - 6:00am
- Spadina Crescent from 2nd Avenue to just south of 20th Street
- Traffic Bridge
- 3rd Avenue from 19th Street to the Traffic Bridge
- Victoria Avenue from the Traffic Bridge to 11th Street
- Spadina Crescent loop under University Bridge
- Spadina Crescent from 23rd to 24th streets
- 4th Avenue from 24th to 22nd streets
- 22nd Street from 4th to 1st avenues
- 1st Avenue from Idylwyld Drive to 22nd Street
- 20th Street from 1st to 4th avenues
- 3rd Avenue from 21st to 19th streets
To accommodate the Pride Festival and Parade this weekend, detours, lane restrictions and “no parking” signs will be in place guiding motorists around the downtown event areas.
Weekend road closures will include:
The Pride Parade route will move from 24th Street and Spadina Crescent, with closures in place from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, June 22. Closures include:
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.
City to lower flags in recognition of National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism
June 20, 2024 - 4:00pm
The National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism is on June 23. In recognition, flags at all City of Saskatoon facilities will fly at half-mast for the day.
Recognized every year in Canada on June 23, the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism marks the anniversary of the Air India Flight 182 bombing which happened off the coast of Ireland in 1985.
Flags across Canada are flown at half-mast on June 23 to honour the victims of the Air India bombing, and Canadian victims whose lives have been taken by other acts of terrorism.
Daily Road Report - June 21, 2024
June 20, 2024 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
SPADINA CRES W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE G S TO AVE D S
(Rock Your Roots)
Start: June 21, 8:00 a.m. End: June 21, 2:00 p.m.
TRAFFIC BRIDGE ROAD CLOSED FROM 11TH ST E TO 19TH ST E
(Rock Your Roots)
Start: June 21, 9:00 a.m. End: June 21, 2:00 p.m.
3RD AVE N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 26TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Traffic squeezed into parking lanes
Start: June 21, 9:00 a.m. End: June 21, 3:00 p.m.
QUEEN ST EB & WB LANES CLOSED AT 3RD AVE N
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Traffic squeezed into parking lane
Start: June 21, 9:00 a.m. End: June 21, 3:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO 33RD ST E
(Sewer lining)
Start: June 21, 9:00 a.m. End: June 21, 3:00 p.m.
20TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM 4TH AVE S TO 3RD AVE S
(National Indigenous People's Day BBQ)
Start: June 21, 11:00 a.m. End: June 21, 4:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE S TO 20TH ST E
(Rock Your Roots)
Start: June 21, 2:00 p.m. End: June 23, 3:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO 33RD ST W
(Road resurfacing)
Start: June 21, 7:00 p.m. End: June 23, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
CIRCLE DR W NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM MILTON ST TO 33RD ST W
(Road resurfacing)
Start: June 19, 7:00 p.m. End: June 21, 6:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR S WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO SPADINA CRES W
(Conduit repairs)
Start: June 20, 9:00 a.m. End: June 21, 3:00 p.m.
20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Gas main replacement)
Start: June 15, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 7:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST EB LANES CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO PORTAGE AVE
(Construction)
Start: June 7, 7:00 a.m. End: June 27, 5:00 p.m.
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 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.
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 15, 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 15, 5:00 p.m.
FAIRLIGHT DR INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 11TH ST W
(Construction)
Start: June 17, 7:00 a.m. End: August 2, 5:00 p.m.
11TH ST W EB LANE CLOSED FROM FAIRLIGHT DR TO CRESCENT BLVD
(Construction)
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)
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, 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.
Saskatoon Transit will be implementing routing and service adjustments effective June 30, 2024
June 20, 2024 - 11:00am
Starting June 30, 2024, Saskatoon Transit will implement routing and service changes in the Brighton, Rosewood, The Meadows, and Aspen Ridge neighbourhoods.
Overview of what's changing:
Route 29 – Brighton / Nelson Road
New fixed-route service and schedule. Previously OnDemand Brighton.
Route 29 connects Brighton to Nelson Road via Nelson Road and McOrmond Road.
From fall to spring when the U of S is in full session, Route 29 extends from Nelson Road to Place Riel.
Route 86 – Rosewood / Centre Mall
Adjusted fixed-route service and schedule to expand residential service in Rosewood.
Route 86 travels from Centre Mall, through Wildwood, Lakewood, and throughout Rosewood.
Route 87 – The Meadows / Centre Mall
New fixed-route service and schedule. Previously OnDemand The Meadows.
Route 87 connects The Meadows to Centre Mall via Acadia Drive, Taylor Street, Pawlychenko Lane, and Meadows Boulevard to Market Drive.
OnDemand Transit – Aspen Ridge
OnDemand transit service is being introduced in Aspen Ridge, with hub stops at Centennial Collegiate, St Joseph High School, and Nelson Road/Lowe Road. Service starts July 2.
Download the Transit app to help with trip planning, or visit SaskatoonTransit.ca for new maps and schedules.
Questions regarding these changes can be directed to Customer Service 306.975.3100 or transit.services@saskatoon.ca.
Thank you for your continued support and understanding as Saskatoon Transit works towards providing an improved transit experience.
Spadina Crescent closed from Queen to 33rd streets on Friday
June 20, 2024 - 8:00am
Spadina Crescent will be closed between Queen and 33rd streets on Friday, June 21, starting at 9:00 a.m. for sewer lining. 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.
Road restrictions downtown for Rock Your Roots on Friday
June 20, 2024 - 7:00am
- Sections of Spadina Crescent between Avenue G and Kiwanis Memorial Park South
- 3rd Avenue between 19th Street and the Traffic Bridge
- Victoria Avenue between the Traffic Bridge and 11th Street
The Traffic Bridge will be closed on Friday, June 21, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for the Rock Your Roots: Walk for Reconciliation.
Additional event road restrictions include:
Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the event zone. Rock Your Roots event restrictions will be lifted by 2:00 p.m. barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Drivers are reminded to drive carefully and watch for participants. The City thanks everyone for their patience.
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 Rattlers vs Surge
June 20, 2024 - 6:00am
- 6:15 p.m.
- 6:55 p.m.
Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatchewan Rattlers take on the Calgary Surge at SaskTel Centre on Thursday, June 20 at 7:30 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 - June 20, 2024
June 19, 2024 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MILLAR AVE TO WARMAN RD
(Manhole repair)
Start: June 20, 9:00 a.m. End: June 20, 12:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO MCKERCHER DR
(Guardrail repair)
Start: June 20, 9:00 a.m. End: June 20, 7:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR S WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO SPADINA CRES W
(Conduit repairs)
Start: June 20, 9:00 a.m. End: June 21, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
TAYLOR ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM SALISBURY DR TO MADDEN AVE
(Manhole work)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes.
Start: June 17, 7:00 a.m. End: June 20, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM MILTON ST TO 33RD ST W
(Road resurfacing)
Start: June 19, 7:00 p.m. End: June 21, 6:00 a.m.
20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Gas main replacement)
Start: June 15, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 7:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST EB LANES CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO PORTAGE AVE
(Construction)
Start: June 7, 7:00 a.m. End: June 27, 5:00 p.m.
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 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.
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 15, 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 15, 5:00 p.m.
FAIRLIGHT DR INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 11TH ST W
(Construction)
Start: June 17, 7:00 a.m. End: August 2, 5:00 p.m.
11TH ST W EB LANE CLOSED FROM FAIRLIGHT DR TO CRESCENT BLVD
(Construction)
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)
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, 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.
33rd Street closed from 5th to 7th avenues starting on Thursday
June 19, 2024 - 7:00am
33rd Street will be closed between 5th and 7th avenues starting on Thursday, June 20, 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.