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Daily Road Report - November 27, 2024
November 26, 2024 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
29TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE C N TO AVE D N
(Service line replacement)
Start: November 27, 7:00 a.m. End: November 28, 4:30 p.m.
8TH ST E EB RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Manhole inspection)
Start: November 27, 10:00 a.m. End: November 27, 2:00 p.m.
ONGOING
MILLAR AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO 45TH STREET E
(Unplanned water main repair)
Start: November 26, 7:00 a.m. End: November 27, 5:00 p.m.
24TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(SL&P construction)
Start: August 7, 8:00 a.m. End: November 27, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 16, 7:00 a.m. End: November 29, 4:00 p.m.
19TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 3RD AVE S
(Construction)
Start: November 19, 7:00 a.m. End: December 11, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: December 13, 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: September 26, 2025, 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.
Crews continue to make progress clearing Priority streets throughout Saskatoon
November 26, 2024 - 2:30pm
Crews have been working around the clock to keep our streets safe and navigable after the weekend snowfall. All Priority 1 streets have been cleared, and as of this morning, significant progress has been made in grading Priority 2 and 3 streets. Snow removal in the Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) will begin Wednesday night and is expected to take 5-6 days.
Following completion in the BIDs, snow removal will commence on Priority 1 streets to make room for more snow and to improve sight lines. Crews will also begin snow removal in school zones on Wednesday night, with that work estimated to take 5-6 nights. There are currently 36 graders, 16 sanders, five plows addressing drifting and problem areas, and five sidewalk plows working across the city.
Mobility on residential streets remains acceptable, and crews will continue to inspect and address any areas of concern or safety hazards as they arise.
Please remember that snow piles can be dangerous for children to play on or dig in, as they may conceal hidden hazards and equipment may be working on or near them at any time. Parents and guardians are urged to keep children safe by avoiding these areas.
Property owners must clear sidewalks within 48 hours following a snow event. Many residents face accessibility challenges, please be a good neighbour and help make our sidewalks accessible in all seasons, whether on foot, using a mobility device or pushing a stroller. A reminder to all residents: please do not blow or push snow onto the streets. Doing so reduces mobility for everyone and can create safety hazards.
The status of snow clearing throughout the city can be monitored through the Priority Street Snow Grading Map. Learn about winter road maintenance at saskatoon.ca/snow. Stay in the know by checking the latest Snow & Ice Report posted to saskatoon.ca/SnowReport and checking for service alerts.
Saskatoon Transit may be impacted by road conditions, please go to saskatoontransit.ca for messages to riders for fixed-route transit and Access Transit, and check the real-time mobile apps, transit and Google Maps, or visit saskatoontransit.ca/service-alerts.
Thank you to residents for your patience and cooperation as we work to maintain safe and drivable roads throughout Saskatoon.
City of Saskatoon 2025 Budget: Record Investments in Core Services for a Growing City
November 25, 2024 - 4:17pm
City of Saskatoon 2025 Budget: Record Investments in Core Services for a Growing City
The City of Saskatoon’s 2025 Budget continues record investments in core services like road maintenance, snow and ice management, public transit, and policing to meet the demands of a rapidly growing population.
Saskatoon is experiencing its fastest growth in over a century, adding more than 26,000 residents in just two years, and reaching an estimated population of 308,000 in 2024. This rapid growth, coupled with a strong labor market and one of Canada’s lowest unemployment rates, has driven unprecedented demand for City services.
At the same time, rising costs for service contracts, construction, materials, and supplies have placed significant pressure on service delivery. The 2025 Budget tackles these challenges by responsibly investing in the core services that ensure the safety, mobility, and quality of life for all Saskatoon residents.
Against that backdrop, starting December 2, 2024, the new Saskatoon City Council will review adjustments to the 2025 Budget, ensuring investments align with community needs. The 2025 Budget builds on the City’s commitment to transparency and fiscal responsibility, providing residents with enhanced services in transportation, public safety, and community support.
"City Council will have the opportunity to refine and adjust the proposed 2025 budget to address emerging priorities," says Kari Smith, Director of Finance. "This ensures we remain flexible and responsive to the needs of our growing city."
Supporting Core Services with more Strategic Investments
The City’s 2025 Budget prioritizes investments in essential services to improve quality of life and maintain infrastructure, with a focus on transportation, police, and fire services. Overall, tax supported operating expenditures are expected to rise by about 6% in 2025 (or $35 million including adjustments), with about two-thirds of this incremental investment a commitment to addressing core needs of transportation, public safety, and community support (check 2025 Preliminary Budget Breakdown - Backgrounder for details, and Administrative Report 2025 Preliminary Corporate Business Plan and Budget Summary.)
Addressing Community Priorities in an Affordable and Fiscally Sustainable Way
To pay for these core investments, the City uses several non-tax revenue sources, including user fees, investment income, and government transfers, to name a few. Unfortunately, these are not always enough to pay for our community’s priorities.
Thus, the adjusted 2025 Budget proposes a 5.84% property tax increase to maintain service levels, fund strategic initiatives, and importantly, to help the City balance the operating budget, which it must do by law. Despite the proposed property tax increase, the City of Saskatoon has among the lowest property tax levels for both residential and non-residential properties in Canada.
The City’s 2024-25 Business Plan and Budget invests in the areas that matter most to the people of Saskatoon – transportation, public safety, and community support.” In particular, the 2025 Budget builds on the fiscal plan set out by City Council almost two years ago. It delivers record funding into essential projects, services, and programs that reflect the City’s ongoing efforts to balance fiscal sustainability with community priorities.
City Council will deliberate the 2025 Budget starting December 2, 2024.
Millar Avenue closed at 43rd Street on Tuesday
November 25, 2024 - 3:30pm
Millar Avenue will be closed at 43rd Street on Tuesday, November 26, starting at 7:00 a.m. for a water main repair. 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 - November 26, 2024
November 25, 2024 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
MILLAR AVE INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 43RD ST E
(Water main repair)
Start: November 26, 7:00 a.m. End: November 26, 5:00 p.m.
ONGOING
29TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO AVE B N
(Service connection replacements)
Start: November 25, 7:00 a.m. End: November 26, 5:00 p.m.
24TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(SL&P construction)
Start: August 7, 8:00 a.m. End: November 27, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 16, 7:00 a.m. End: November 29, 4:00 p.m.
8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: December 6, 5:00 p.m.
19TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 3RD AVE S
(Construction)
Start: November 19, 7:00 a.m. End: December 11, 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: September 26, 2025, 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.