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Weekend Road Report - May 25-26, 2024
May 24, 2024 - 2:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
25TH ST E EB MEDIAN LANE & WB LEFT TURN BAY CLOSED FROM 4TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(Concrete work)
Start: May 25, 6:00 a.m. End: May 25, 2:00 p.m.
25TH ST E EB MEDIAN LANE & WB LEFT TURN & MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO 6TH AVE N
(Median work)
Start: May 25, 6:00 a.m. End: May 25, 4:30 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB RIGHT TURN BAY PARTIALLY CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Underground cable installation)
Access to Circle Dr WB will be maintained
Start: May 25, 7:00 a.m. End: May 25, 5:00 p.m.
VICTORIA AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 19TH ST E
(Saskatchewan Marathon)
Start: May 26, 5:00 a.m. End: May 26, 1:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO VICTORIA AVE
(Saskatchewan Marathon)
Start: May 26, 6:00 a.m. End: May 26, 10:30 a.m.
VICTORIA AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Saskatchewan Marathon)
Police will be controlling traffic at the Taylor St and 8th St intersections on Victoria Ave during the marathon
Start: May 26, 6:00 a.m. End: May 26, 11:00 a.m.
SPADINA CRES E NB LANES CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO PINEHOUSE DR
(Saskatchewan Marathon)
Start: May 26, 6:00 a.m. End: May 26, 1:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES W ROAD CLOSED FROM POWER RD TO SCHUYLER ST
(Saskatchewan Marathon)
Start: May 26, 6:00 a.m. End: May 26, 1:00 p.m.
FAITHFULL AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM 50TH ST E TO 51ST ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: May 26, 7:00 a.m. End: May 26, 3:00 p.m.
FAITHFULL AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM 52ND ST E TO 51ST ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: May 26, 7:00 a.m. End: May 26, 3:00 p.m.
51ST ST E EB VARIOUS LANE CLOSURES FROM CLEVELAND AVE TO MILLAR AVE
(Roadway patching)
2-way will be maintained in the WB lanes
Start: May 26, 7:00 a.m. End: May 26, 3:00 p.m.
FAITHFULL AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM 48TH ST E TO 50TH ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: May 26, 7:00 a.m. End: May 26, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
MCKERCHER DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM BALFOUR ST TO EDINBURGH PL
(Road work)
Start: May 24, 7:00 a.m. End: May 25, 4:30 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT ASSINIBOINE DR
(Underground cable installation)
Start: May 24, 7:00 a.m. End: May 25, 5:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD NB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED AT ASSINIBOINE DR
(Underground cable installation)
Start: May 24, 7:00 a.m. End: May 25, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT ALBERT AVE
(Water main preservation)
Start: May 6, 7:00 a.m. End: May 26, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR EB & WB VARIOUS LANE CLOSURES FROM KENASCHUK CRES TO WANUSKEWIN RD
(Crack Sealing)
Mobile closures in the area from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays only. There will always be one lane open for traffic in each direction.
Start: May 22, 9:00 a.m. End: May 29, 3:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE NB & SB VARIOUS LANE CLOSURES FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO MCORMOND DR
(Crack Sealing)
Mobile closures in the area from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays only. There will always be one lane open for traffic in each direction.
Start: May 22, 9:00 a.m. End: May 29, 3:00 p.m.
AVE H S NB LANES CLOSED FROM 12TH ST W TO 16TH ST W
(Resurfacing)
Start: May 23, 7:00 a.m. End: May 30, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR WB LANES SPEED REDUCTION FROM MCORMOND DR TO MCKERCHER DR
(Guardrail repair)
Start: May 10, 7:00 a.m. End: May 31, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST WB LANES CLOSED FROM BRAND RD TO JASPER AVE
(Ditching & culvert work)
Start: April 24, 7:00 a.m. End: June 7, 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 20, 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: June 28, 5:00 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.
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.
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.
Spadina Crescent closed from 20th Street to 3rd Avenue starting on Monday
May 24, 2024 - 8:00am
Spadina Crescent will be closed between 20th Street and 3rd Avenue starting on Monday, May 27, at 7:00 a.m. for traffic calming and sidewalk improvements. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take five 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.
Road restrictions for Saskatchewan Marathon on Sunday
May 24, 2024 - 7:00am
- McPherson Avenue from Taylor Street E to 8th Street E
- St Henry Avenue from Diefenbaker Park Road to Lorne Avenue
- Victoria Avenue NB lanes from 8th Street E to 19th Street E
- Taylor Street E from Lorne Avenue to Victoria Avenue
- Eastlake Avenue from Ruth Street E to Taylor Street E
- Victoria Avenue NB lanes from Taylor Street E to 8th Street E
- Traffic Bridge from 11th Street E to 19th Street E
- Spadina Crescent E NB lanes from 20th Street E to Pinehouse Drive
- Spadina Crescent W from Power Road to Schuyler Street
Road closures will be in place on Sunday, May 26, starting at 5:00 a.m. for the Saskatchewan Marathon.
Race route road closures include:
Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the race route. Roadways will reopen as racers complete various stages. All roads will be open by 1:00 p.m., weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Drivers are reminded to drive carefully, watch for participants and officials, and to be aware of “no parking” signs along marathon routes. 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 Alliance
May 24, 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 Montreal Alliance at SaskTel Centre on Saturday, May 25 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 - May 24, 2024
May 23, 2024 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
MCKERCHER DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM BALFOUR ST TO EDINBURGH PL
(Road work)
Start: May 24, 7:00 a.m. End: May 25, 4:30 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT ASSINIBOINE DR
(Underground cable installation)
Start: May 24, 7:00 a.m. End: May 25, 5:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD NB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED AT ASSINIBOINE DR
(Underground cable installation)
Start: May 24, 7:00 a.m. End: May 25, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E EB MEDIAN LANE & WB LEFT TURN LANE & MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO 6TH AVE N
(Median work)
Start: May 24, 9:00 a.m. End: May 24, 12:00 p.m.
25TH ST E EB MEDIAN LANE & WB LEFT TURN BAY CLOSED FROM 4TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(Concrete work)
Start: May 24, 9:00 a.m. End: May 24, 12:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 13TH ST E TO 14TH ST W
(Streetlight pole replacements)
Start: May 24, 9:00 a.m. End: May 24, 1:00 p.m.
ONGOING
BOYCHUK DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO BRIARWOOD RD
(Paving)
Start: May 21, 7:00 a.m. End: May 24, 5:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM BRIGHTON COMMON TO TASKAMANWA ST
(Top lift construction)
Start: May 23, 7:00 a.m. End: May 24, 5:00 p.m.
BOYCHUK DR SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM BRIARWOOD RD TO HERITAGE CRES
(Concrete work)
Start: May 23, 7:00 a.m. End: May 24, 6:00 p.m.
8TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT ALBERT AVE
(Water main preservation)
Start: May 6, 7:00 a.m. End: May 26, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR EB & WB VARIOUS LANE CLOSURES FROM KENASCHUK CRES TO WANUSKEWIN RD
(Crack Sealing)
Mobile closures in the area from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays only. There will always be one lane open for traffic in each direction.
Start: May 22, 9:00 a.m. End: May 29, 3:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE NB & SB VARIOUS LANE CLOSURES FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO MCORMOND DR
(Crack Sealing)
Mobile closures in the area from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays only. There will always be one lane open for traffic in each direction.
Start: May 22, 9:00 a.m. End: May 29, 3:00 p.m.
AVE H S NB LANES CLOSED FROM 12TH ST W TO 16TH ST W
(Resurfacing)
Start: May 23, 7:00 a.m. End: May 30, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR WB LANES SPEED REDUCTION FROM MCORMOND DR TO MCKERCHER DR
(Guardrail repair)
Start: May 10, 7:00 a.m. End: May 31, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST WB LANES CLOSED FROM BRAND RD TO JASPER AVE
(Ditching & culvert work)
Start: April 24, 7:00 a.m. End: June 7, 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 20, 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: June 28, 5:00 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.
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.
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.
Real-time bus location data will be unavailable Friday, May 24 after 9 p.m.
May 23, 2024 - 2:00pm
Saskatoon Transit is updating the system that provides real-time bus location information and service alerts used by trip-planning apps such as Transit and Google. The system will be offline for approximately 11 hours, beginning at 9 p.m. on Friday, May 24, and is expected to be available by 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 25, barring any unforeseen circumstances.
During this period, the estimated time and location displayed on the trip-planning apps will be based on the schedule, not the actual location of the bus. Customers are encouraged to arrive at their stop at least five minutes before the scheduled pick-up time.
Saskatoon Transit service alerts will not be available throughout this maintenance period; however, customers can refer to x.com/stoontransit for details if the outage is extended.
Daily Road Report - May 23, 2024
May 22, 2024 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM BRIGHTON COMMON TO TASKAMANWA ST
(Top lift construction)
Start: May 23, 7:00 a.m. End: May 24, 5:00 p.m.
BOYCHUK DR SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM BRIARWOOD RD TO HERITAGE CRES
(Concrete work)
Start: May 23, 7:00 a.m. End: May 24, 6:00 p.m.
AVE H S NB LANES CLOSED FROM 12TH ST W TO 16TH ST W
(Resurfacing)
Start: May 23, 7:00 a.m. End: May 30, 5:00 p.m.
51ST ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FAITHFULL AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Catch basin replacement)
Start: May 23, 9:00 a.m. End: May 23, 3:00 p.m.
FAITHFULL AVE NB RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED AT 51ST ST E
(Catch basin replacement)
Start: May 23, 9:00 a.m. End: May 23, 3:00 p.m.
33RD ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM AVE H N TO AVE I N
(CCTV sanitary main)
Start: May 23, 9:00 a.m. End: May 23, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
AVE H S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 16TH ST W TO 12TH ST W
(Roadway patching)
Start: May 13, 7:00 a.m. End: May 23, 7:00 a.m.
BOYCHUK DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO BRIARWOOD RD
(Paving)
Start: May 21, 7:00 a.m. End: May 24, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT ALBERT AVE
(Water main preservation)
Start: May 6, 7:00 a.m. End: May 26, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR EB & WB VARIOUS LANE CLOSURES FROM KENASCHUK CRES TO WANUSKEWIN RD
(Crack Sealing)
Mobile closures in the area from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays only. There will always be one lane open for traffic in each direction.
Start: May 22, 9:00 a.m. End: May 29, 3:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE NB & SB VARIOUS LANE CLOSURES FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO MCORMOND DR
(Crack Sealing)
Mobile closures in the area from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays only. There will always be one lane open for traffic in each direction.
Start: May 22, 9:00 a.m. End: May 29, 3:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR WB LANES SPEED REDUCTION FROM MCORMOND DR TO MCKERCHER DR
(Guardrail repair)
Start: May 10, 7:00 a.m. End: May 31, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO 7TH AVE N
(Water main work)
Start: May 13, 7:00 a.m. End: June 2, 4:30 p.m.
MELVILLE ST WB LANES CLOSED FROM BRAND RD TO JASPER AVE
(Ditching & culvert work)
Start: April 24, 7:00 a.m. End: June 7, 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 20, 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: June 28, 5:00 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.
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.
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.
City’s latest Flood Control Strategy project getting underway in Brevoort Park neighbourhood
May 22, 2024 - 10:00am
Construction is getting underway on the City of Saskatoon’s (City) fourth Flood Control Strategy (FCS) project. Once operational in 2025, flooding during intense summer storms will be mitigated around Early Drive and Tucker Crescent in the Brevoort Park neighbourhood.
“This project includes new storm sewer pipes and underground storm water storage,” says Russ Munro, Director of Saskatoon Water. “Rainwater that typically pools and floods area properties during intense summer storms, will now flow into underground storage tanks that are being installed in Brevoort Park South.”
The storage tanks will temporarily hold the water which will slowly drain through the storm sewer system to the South Saskatchewan River. The project will also include new landscaping once the tanks are installed. Most of Brevoort Park South is fenced off and will remain closed for several months following construction to give the new sod and trees adequate time to establish.
The FCS was approved by City Council in 2018. The Government of Canada is contributing 40% of the eligible construction costs up to a maximum of $21.6 million toward all nine FCS projects. The City is funding the remaining construction costs through the Storm Water Utility Capital Program and revenue generated from Storm Water Utility charges.
FCS projects to date include the W.W. Ashley District dry storm pond, which opened in 2022, and the Churchill Park dry storm pond completed in 2023. Five more FCS projects will be built in Saskatoon’s most flood-prone neighbourhoods over the next three years.
For more information about the FCS and future project locations, visit saskatoon.ca/floodplan.
Brighton Boulevard closed from Brighton Common to Taskamanwa Street starting on Thursday
May 22, 2024 - 7:00am
Brighton Boulevard will be closed between Brighton Common and Taskamanwa Street starting Thursday, May 23 at 7:00 a.m. for top lift construction. 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.
Bus service to Rattlers vs Sea Bears
May 22, 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 Winnipeg Sea Bears at SaskTel Centre on Wednesday, May 22 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.