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First phase of College Drive work starts Tuesday
April 15, 2024 - 7:00am
- Zipper merging will be required as part of this work zone. Drivers are reminded to use all available lanes and take turns at the end. This will help everyone get through the work zone faster.
- 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.
College Drive will see eastbound lane closures between Clarence Avenue and Hospital Drive starting Tuesday, April 16th, for water main maintenance. Two-way traffic will be maintained in the westbound lanes. This work is expected to take two weeks to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
This is the first phase of the College Drive Water Main Maintenance Project underway between Clarence and Cumberland avenues until October. To see current road restrictions on priority Saskatoon roadways during the 2024 construction season, check and/or subscribe to the City’s Daily Road Report or visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Daily Road Report - April 15, 2024
April 12, 2024 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
2ND AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO 26TH ST E
(Brewery construction)
2-way traffic in NB lanes
Start: April 15, 8:00 a.m. End: April 18, 5:00 p.m.
3RD AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Crane lift)
Start: April 15, 9:00 a.m. End: April 15, 1:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT HOSPITAL DR
(Traffic signals)
Start: April 15, 9:00 a.m. End: April 15, 3:00 p.m.
FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD WB LANES CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO BOLSTAD LINK
(Manhole repair)
Start: April 15, 11:00 a.m. End: April 15, 1:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM AIRPORT DR TO AVE C N
(Median sweeping)
Start: April 15, 8:00 p.m. End: April 16, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N
(Temporary water line placement)
Start: April 9, 7:00 a.m. End: April 16, 7:00 a.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.
Weekend Road Report - April 13-14, 2024
April 12, 2024 - 2:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
TAYLOR ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM WEYAKWIN DR TO BOYCHUK DR
(Power pole replacements)
Start: April 13, 7:00 a.m. End: April 14, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO WARMAN RD
(Street pole replacements)
Start: April 14, 7:00 a.m. End: April 14, 12:00 p.m.
ONGOING
COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N
(Temporary water line placement)
Start: April 9, 7:00 a.m. End: April 16, 7:00 a.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.
Taylor Street closed from Weyakwin to Boychuk drives starting on Saturday
April 12, 2024 - 7:00am
Taylor Street will be closed between Weyakwin and Boychuk drives starting on Saturday, April 13, at 7:00 a.m. for power pole replacements. 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.
Special event bus service to SaskTel Centre this weekend
April 12, 2024 - 6:00am
- 5:45 p.m.
- 6:25 p.m.
- 5:45 p.m.
- 6:25 p.m.
- 2:45 p.m.
- 3:25 p.m.
Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Red Deer Rebels at SaskTel Centre on Friday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:
Direct service from the Special Events Stop to see the Saskatchewan Rush take on the San Diego Seals on Saturday, April 13 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:
Direct service from the Special Events Stop to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Red Deer Rebels on Sunday, April 14 at 4:00 p.m., is available at the following times:
Post-event drop-off is 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.