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Queen Street closed between 5th to 9th avenues on Sunday
October 6, 2023 - 7:00am
Queen Street will be closed between 5th and 9th avenues on Sunday, October 8, starting at 7:00 a.m. for crack sealing. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take five hours 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
October 6, 2023 - 6:30am
- 6:15 p.m.
- 6:55 p.m.
- 5:45 p.m.
- 6:25 p.m.
Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see Daniel Caesar at SaskTel Centre TONIGHT, October 6 at 7:30 p.m., is available at the following times:
Direct service from the Special Events Stop to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Regina Pats on Saturday, October 7 at 7 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.
Lorne Avenue closed between 3rd to 4th streets on Saturday
October 6, 2023 - 6:00am
Lorne Avenue will be closed between 3rd and 4th streets on Saturday, October 7, starting at 8:00 a.m. for valve repairs. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take one day 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.
Daily Road Report, October 6, 2023
October 5, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
IDYLWYLD DR S NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT SASKATCHEWAN CRES E
(Minor bridge rehabilitation)
Start: October 6, 9:00 a.m. End: October 6, 3:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB MEDIAN & NEXT LANE CLOSED & WB 2 LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR W TO CONFEDERATION DR
(Minor overpass repairs)
Start: October 6, 9:00 a.m. End: October 6, 3:00 p.m.
22ND ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE H N TO AVE I N
(Groundwater monitoring)
Start: October 6, 9:30 a.m. End: October 6, 3:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM ALBERTA AVE TO MILLAR AVE
(Median restoration)
Start: October 6, 9:00 p.m. End: October 7, 7:00 a.m.
ONGOING
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: October 2, 7:00 a.m. End: October 8, 5:30 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: October 10, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: October 15, 4:30 p.m.
ZIMMERMAN RD NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM MARKET DR TO MEADOWS PKY
(Sidewalk installation)
Start: September 25, 8:00 a.m. End: October 15, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR SB ROAD CLOSED FROM BRIGHTON CIRCLE TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Jersey barrier relocation)
Start: October 4, 7:00 a.m. End: October 17, 7:00 a.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 20, 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 of Saskatoon adjusted civic services & holiday hours on Thanksgiving Day, Monday, October 9
October 5, 2023 - 10:15am
The City of Saskatoon will have several adjusted civic services and holiday hours on Thanksgiving Day, Monday, October 9.
The forecast ahead calls for warm fall weather over the long weekend, great news!
Consider a visit to the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo or maybe book a round or two of scenic fall golf at one of the City's courses.
Looking for other long weekend activities? Check out the City's Leisure Centre drop-in programs or plan for a first of the season skate at an indoor rink!
And as always, any of the Saskatoon Public Library locations or Remai Modern provide for a fun weekend outing!
Find all details on what's open or closed at the City, facility hours, parking requirements, Transit and Access Transit updates and more here.