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Daily Road Report - October 25, 2023
October 24, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
BALTZAN BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM HORNER CRES TO ORBAN WAY
(Service connections)
Start: October 25, 7:00 a.m. End: November 8, 6:00 p.m.
33RD ST E VARIOUS SINGLE LANE CLOSURES AT 7TH AVE N
(Environmental monitoring)
Start: October 25, 9:00 a.m. End: October 26, 2:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 108TH ST W
(Guardrail repair)
Start: October 25, 9:00 a.m. End: October 26, 3:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT ATTRIDGE DR
(Guardrail repair)
Closure will be set daily between 09:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Start: October 25, 9:00 a.m. End: October 26, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO 7TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: October 18, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 4:30 p.m.
AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM 29TH ST W TO RUSHOLME RD
(Connection work)
Start: October 24, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 6:00 p.m.
4TH AVE S SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 19TH ST E
(SL&P manhole repair)
Start: September 18, 7:00 a.m. End: October 27, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT PORTAGE AVE
(SaskEnergy construction)
Start: October 23, 7:00 a.m. End: November 3, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: November 3, 4:00 p.m.
22ND ST E EB CURB & CENTER LANE CLOSED FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: November 30, 4:00 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 focused on safety, continued de-icing of priority streets
October 24, 2023 - 2:30pm
Beginning at 3 a.m. City of Saskatoon crews were applying salt to Priority 1 streets as the snow began to fall, and remain on the go today, focusing on Circle Drive and continuing to manage the road conditions on priority streets.
“Crews focused on Circle drive and other high-speed streets, as these are the streets where collisions due to icy conditions have the potential to be the most serious,” says Goran Saric, Director of Roadways, Fleet and Support. “Bridge decks were also an area of focus.”
The timing of the snowfall did not allow crews to spread salt on all priority streets before the morning commute. It takes up to 12 hours to apply de-icing material to all priority streets in Saskatoon. Additionally, spreading salt in advance of the overnight snowfall on dry pavement would not have been effective. This is because without any moisture, the majority of the salt would have been blown off the road surface by traffic.
There is a chance that some icy conditions will develop overnight, as Environment & Climate Change Canada forecasts temperatures to drop further overnight and stay below freezing for the remainder of the week. Crews will be out on the streets continuously to monitor and address conditions as they change.
Drivers should adjust their driving for the road conditions and leave extra room and time for their commute. We understand the inconvenience that the first snowfall a few hours before the morning commute and icy driving conditions create. We ask for everyone’s patience as crews work to restore normal winter driving conditions on City streets.
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.
Take your time on the roads after first snow of the season, watch for City crews on the go
October 24, 2023 - 7:19am
A combination of moisture from snow and below freezing temperatures have created icy conditions on Saskatoon roads this morning.
City crews have been on the go overnight applying de-icer. 10 sanders focused on high- speed streets like Circle Drive and freeways. This work will continue today.
Crews are ready to initiate plowing and snow grading if the snow accumulates.
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.
Bus service to Blades vs. Warriors
October 24, 2023 - 7:00am
- 5:45 p.m.
- 6:25 p.m.
Direct bus service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to experience the Saskatoon Blades take on the Moose Jaw Warriors at SaskTel Centre tonight (October 24) at 7:00 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.
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.
Baltzan Boulevard closed from Marlatte Crescent to Orban Way starting Wednesday
October 24, 2023 - 6:00am
Baltzan Boulevard will be closed from Marlatte Crescent to Orban Way for service connections starting on Wednesday, October 25, at 7:00 a.m. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take 14 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.