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1st Avenue closed between King and Queen streets starting Saturday
October 29, 2021 - 9:00am
1st Avenue will be closed between King and Queen streets starting Saturday, October 30, at 8:00 a.m. for catch basin work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this work. This project is expected to take 10 hours to complete, barring any unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information is 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.
Marquis Drive southbound exit ramp to Idylwyld Drive closed starting Monday
October 29, 2021 - 8:00am
The Marquis Drive southbound exit ramp to Idylwyld Drive will be closed starting Monday, November 1 at 8:00 a.m. for storm main repair work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this work. This project is expected to take two days to complete, barring unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information is 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.
1st Avenue intersection closed at Princess Street on Saturday
October 29, 2021 - 7:00am
The intersection at 1st Avenue and Princess Street will be closed on Saturday, October 30, at 8:00 a.m. for manhole repair work. Princess Street will be closed between 2nd Avenue and City Yards during this project. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this work. This project is expected to take one day to complete, barring any unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information is 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 29, 2021
October 28, 2021 - 7:53am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM BUTE ST TO MCLORG ST
(Catch basin work)
Start: October 29, 8:00 a.m. End: October 30, 4:00 p.m.
22ND ST W WB MEDIAN LANE & NEXT LANE CLOSED AT AVE U N
(Storm sewer monitoring)
Start: October 29, 10:00 a.m. End: October 29, 11:00 a.m.
ONGOING
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Storm sewer work)
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: October 31, 7:00 a.m.
MCKERCHER DR VARIOUS NB & SB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO EDINBURGH PL
(Crosswalk blasting)
Start: October 28, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD NB LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Water main construction)
Temporary traffic lights allowing alternating traffic flow
Start: September 20, 10:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E ROAD CLOSED MEADOWS PKY
(Construction)
Start: October 23, 9:00 a.m. End: November 3, 4:00 p.m.
8TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT NEW MCORMOND DR
(Construction)
Start: April 26, 7:00 a.m. End: November 5, 9:00 a.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.
New map highlights areas affected by SL&P power outages
October 28, 2021 - 2:00pm
Saskatoon Light & Power (SL&P) has launched a new interactive power outage map, making it easier than ever for customers to access and view outage information.
“While our crews are troubleshooting and repairing an outage, we’re committed to keeping customers informed in the easiest, most helpful way,” says Trevor Bell, Director of SL&P. “Service alerts issued on Twitter and on the City website are the primary form of communication for outages, but now the map will also be included with the alerts making it easier to see the area impacted, cause, and estimated time of repair.”
Outages are either identified from data notification from the electrical system (i.e. smart meters) or through calls from customers. Crews are then dispatched to determine the cause of the outage, and then isolate the issue and complete the repair. Outages may involve minor work, such as trimming trees away from power lines, or much larger tasks such as replacing broken poles, faulty cables, or damaged transformers. Repair work can take minutes or up to several hours.
“Prior to the power outage map, the impacted outage area was written in a service alert, but since the outage area usually does not follow neighbourhood boundaries it can be difficult to describe the affected area accurately,” says Bell. “While the written information will still be provided, the new map will be a better visual representation of the outage area and will be especially helpful in the event of planned outages.”
Bell adds that Saskatoon Light & Power’s index of reliability in 2020 was 0.9998, which means that power was delivered to the average customer 99.98% of the time.
Saskatoon Light & Power provides power to over 60,000 properties within its service area. All customers outside of the service area should refer to the SaskPower website for any outage related information.
Visit saskatoon.ca/outages for more information on the new power outage map and for power outage tips.