News Releases

Snow piles may seem like an attractive playground, but when they are in the roadway or located in busy parking lots, they can be dangerous. It is easy to slip and slide into the path of an oncoming vehicle, and equipment operators moving snow into the pile or in the area may not be able to see or react in time to avoid injury.

Snow piles often have soft spots or air pockets that people can fall into, and walking on them can cause snow piles to collapse altogether, especially during the thaw. Collapsed snow heaps can suffocate anyone trapped underneath them. Everyone is advised to proceed around snow piles with caution.

Snow grading in residential neighbourhoods and industrial areas continues as part of the Roadways Emergency Response Plan (ERP), and crews have started to address the snow piles along the roadways where sightlines maybe reduced. Drivers should proceed with caution near intersections and crosswalks.

Snow piles will only be removed from Priority 1 streets. Snow removal on Priority 1 streets is expected to begin on Monday March 11 and should take approximately two weeks. Snow removal has already begun in school zones and Business Improvement Districts. Changes in weather may cause these timelines to be adjusted.

Snow removal on residential streets will not take place unless there is a localized serious safety concern or significant drainage issue, which will be assessed and addressed as required.

Stay in the know about snow grading efforts by visiting saskatoon.ca/snow and following the City’s social media channels. Check the latest Snow & Ice Report posted to saskatoon.ca/snowreport. A regularly updated map of completed Priority Streets is available at saskatoon.ca/prioritystreetsmap.

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

CIRCLE DR E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Directional boring)
Start: March 11, 9:00 a.m. End: March 11, 3:00 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.

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

BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLOW ST E TO HILLIARD ST E
(Hydrant replacement)
Start: March 10, 8:00 a.m. End: March 10, 4:30 p.m.

WARMAN ROAD NB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANES CLOSED BETWEEN CIRCLE DR AND ASSINIBOINE DR
(Valve replacement)
Start: March 10, 9:00 a.m. End: March 10, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

ATTRIDGE DR S EB CURB, CENTRE & NEXT LANE CLOSED AT KENDERDINE RD 
(Emergency water main repair) 
Start: February 29, 8:00 a.m. Estimated End: March 10, 12:00 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.
 

33^rd Street will be closed between avenues D and E starting Monday, March 11, at 8:00 a.m. for emergency connection replacement 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 Saskatoon Blades take on the Medicine Hat Tigers at SaskTel Centre on Friday, March 8 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 5:45 p.m.  
• 6:25 p.m. 

Direct service from the Special Events Stop to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Edmonton Oil Kings on Saturday, March 9 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 5:45 p.m.  
• 6:25 p.m. 

Direct service from the Special Events Stop to see Journey* on Sunday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 6:15 p.m.  
• 6:35 p.m. 
• 6:55 p.m.
• 7:15 p.m.
• 7:35 p.m.
• 7:55 p.m.

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.

*Sunday's regular bus service from the Downtown Terminal ends at 9:15 p.m. Plan for a safe return trip out of the downtown terminal accordingly.

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 that helps 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.