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

NEW

No new projects are scheduled to start on this date.

ONGOING

CENTRAL AVE NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT GRAY AVE
(Directional boring)
Start: February 27, 10:00 a.m. End: March 1, 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 crews and contractors have worked through the night after 18 cm of snow fell since Sunday evening, plowing, grading and sanding/salting the driving lanes of Circle Drive, expressways, ramps and major arterial roads, with the primary objective of maintaining safety and mobility on Saskatoon's priority streets despite the harsh conditions.

Heavy winds caused snow drifts on some streets and sidewalks that had already been cleared, necessitating return visits from crews. Dropping temperatures are also posing challenges, as it causes the snow to bond more strongly with the road surface, making it tougher to cut through.

Nevertheless, Crews are in the process of finishing work on Priority 1 Streets with the goal of completing them before the end of the day and have also begun work along Priority 2 streets, which will continue into Tuesday night.

Sanding will continue on all priority streets. Find out what the priority streets are and what’s been cleared on the Priority Street Snow Grading map.

When a snow event (5+ cm accumulation of snow) is declared, Priority 1 streets with three or more lanes like Circle Drive, Idylwyld, 22nd street and College Drive will be plowed within 12 hours after the snowfall ends, while Priority 2 streets with double-lanes like Clarence Avenue, McKercher Drive and Millar Avenue, as well as Saskatoon Transit routes will be graded within 36 hours.

Priority 3 streets including school zones, Business Improvement District streets that don’t meet Priority 2 requirements and collector streets, as well as streets that take you through your neighbourhood like Louise Avenue, Howell Avenue and Main Street, will be graded within 72 hours.

Residential streets are not included in the City’s regular winter maintenance strategy.

When planning your travel route, we recommend utilizing major roads whenever feasible and allowing additional time for your commute.

We appreciate your cooperation and patience as we navigate through these challenging weather conditions.

The Clarence Downey Speed Skating Oval will be wrapping up for the season on Sunday, March 3, 2024.

Public skating hours for the final week of operation are Monday to Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  and 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The City of Saskatoon and Gordie Howe Sports Complex thank citizens for their patronage. Public skating at the indoor municipal rinks will continue to be available in March. Visit saskatoon.ca/leisureonline for the public skating schedule.

Saskatoon received about 18 centimetres of snowfall since Sunday. Strong winds and dropping temperatures created challenging road conditions all throughout the city. The storm ended in the early evening and the fourth snow event of our season was declared.

City snow crews will continue to focus on grading snow on priority streets and applying de-icing materials to improve traction. Snow clearing from bridge walkways and city-maintained sidewalks and pathways is also underway. Additional pieces of equipment were mobilized yesterday to address spot drifting impacting mobility. Dedicated work will continue today to address any remaining problem areas throughout the city.

The City has 26 graders, 10 sanders, six plows and five sidewalk plows moving around the city to get Saskatoon moving. 

The snow event response follows the Priority Street system: 

Priority 1 – Freeways and major arterials. This includes Circle Dr. and streets with three+ lanes each way like Idylwyld Dr., 22nd St and College Dr. 

Priority 2 - Arterials with double-lanes and bus routes. Double-lane streets like Clarence Ave, McKercher Dr. and Millar Ave. 

Priority 3 - Collector streets, remaining Business Improvement District streets and school zones. These streets take you through your neighbourhood like Louise Ave, Howell Ave., and Main St. 

Today’s extreme cold will contribute to icy conditions and de-icing products used to improve traction do not work as well in these temperatures. Sanders will continue to apply de-icing materials and will focus on high speed and high traffic streets, bridge decks and intersections as they have the highest potential for serious collisions.  

Drivers, be aware of changing weather that can affect road and sidewalk conditions and adjust your driving for the conditions. Leave extra room and watch for blue and yellow flashing lights on road equipment. Take extra care to watch for pedestrians and cyclists. 

Learn more about winter road maintenance at saskatoon.ca/snow and stay in the snow at saskatoon.ca/snowreport. 

Direct bus service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to experience the Saskatoon Blades take on the Red Deer Rebels at SaskTel Centre on Tuesday, February 27, at 7 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 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.

City Council’s regularly scheduled meeting to be held this Wednesday, February 28, 2024, will have a delayed start time.

Due to several Councillors concurrently attending a key funding announcement, quorum cannot be met at Council’s regular start time of 9:30 a.m., therefore the meeting will commence at 10:15 a.m.

The revised Agenda reflects the delayed start time and anyone requesting to speak at this meeting has been notified.

Watch the Live Feed of City Council’s meeting.

Questions for City Clerks? Contact 306-975-3240.

To learn more about getting involved with your local government by interacting with City Council and its Committees, visit saskatoon.ca/council.

Due to the winter storm, we were unable to complete black cart collection in some areas of Stonebridge and the Willows. We will return to the areas listed below this Saturday, March 2.  

Collection has been rescheduled as follows:

Saturday, March 2

Stonebridge

• Alm Crescent
• Ashworth Crescent
• Assaly Bay, Street
• Baillie Cove
• Blackstock Cove
• Bolton Crescent, Place, Way
• Borlase Cove
• Brainerd Crescent
• Chubb Cove
• Cope Crescent, Lane, Way
• Cornish Road
• Dickson Crescent, Lane
• Dulmage Crescent
• Fawcett Crescent
• Galloway Road
• Gordon Road
• Hartley Road
• Holmes Crescent
• Hunter Road
• Laycock Crescent, Lane
• Lewin Crescent, Way
• Lynd Court, Crescent, Lane, Place
• MacInnes Street
• Martin Crescent
• McBeth Crescent
• McIntosh Court, Street
• Milne Crescent
• Rempel Bay, Cove, Crescent, Lane, Manor, Place, Rise, Way
• Robertson Cove
• Senick Bay, Crescent, Place
• Snell Crescent
• Stepney Crescent
• Stonebridge Common
• Sutter Bay, Court, Crescent, Manor, Place
• Teal Crescent, Lane, Terrace
• Victor Place
• Warder Cove
• Whalley Crescent
• Willis Crescent

The Willows

• Cartwright Street, Terrace

Please place your cart out at 7am on Saturday for recollection. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

City crews and contractors have worked through the day plowing and grading the driving lanes of Circle Drive, expressways, ramps and major arterial roads. Our goal remains maintaining safety and mobility on Saskatoon's priority streets despite challenging conditions.

Neighborhoods that aren’t fully developed and those exposed to winds are especially susceptible to heavy drifting. To address this, the City has deployed 11 additional pieces of large equipment, including loaders that have been clearing paths in neighbourhoods throughout the day. Areas like Claypool Drive next to the airport are being monitored and addressed continuously due to heavy drifting. Snow fences have proven insufficient against this storm's intensity, and wind can undo work that crews have done, necessitating return visits.

The storm is expected to ease by the afternoon, at which point a snow event will be declared and major cleanup operations, including sidewalk and pathway maintenance, will begin. Grading snow on residential and local streets is not in the budget for normal Saskatoon winters. For more information on the City of Saskatoon’s snow maintenance strategy, head to saskatoon.ca/snow.

We understand the inconvenience posed by snow drifted streets and assure you that crews are working reopen them. Residents can report streets affected by to heavy drifting to our Customer Care Center at 306-975-2476. When planning your route, it's advisable to use major roads as much as possible and allow extra time for your commute.

Your cooperation and patience are greatly appreciated as we navigate through this challenging weather. 

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

NEW

CENTRAL AVE NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT GRAY AVE
(Directional boring)
Start: February 27, 10:00 a.m. End: February 28, 6:00 p.m.

ONGOING

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.

The snowstorm started in earnest overnight and is expected to continue throughout the day today with heavy winds and more snowfall. City crews worked through the night, and remain on the go today, focusing on Circle Drive and major streets. While work has been continuous, further snowfall and heavy winds continue to create drifts, even after crews have cleared the snow. Driving conditions may worsen as the storm continues.      

The priority while it snows is to keep the driving lanes clear along Circle Drive and the busiest freeway and arterial streets. Contractor crews are joining city crews today, grading snow from Priority 1 streets to address heavy drifting and minimize accumulation. There are 26 graders, 11 plows, 10 sanders and 4 loaders grading snow and clearing drifting. When it stops snowing, a snow event will be declared, and all priority streets will be graded of snow within 72 hours.  

Drivers should adjust their driving for the road conditions, leave extra room and time for their commute.  

Please watch for blue and amber flashing lights on road maintenance equipment and leave room for the operators to do their work.  

Learn about winter road maintenance at saskatoon.ca/snow. Stay in the snow with the Snow & Ice Report at saskatoon.ca/snowreport.