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Daily Road Report - June 5, 2024
June 4, 2024 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
FAITHFULL AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 64TH ST E TO 66TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: June 5, 7:00 a.m. End: June 6, 5:00 p.m.
FAITHFULL AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 56TH ST E TO 58TH ST E
(Manhole repair)
Start: June 5, 9:00 a.m. End: June 5, 12:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED ON CHIEF MISTAWASIS BRIDGE
(Curb Restoration)
Start: June 5, 9:00 a.m. End: June 5, 3:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 38TH ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Flushing)
Intersections of 36th St & 38th St will remain open
Start: June 5, 9:00 a.m. End: June 5, 3:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES & SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 20TH ST W
(Construction)
Start: June 5, 9:00 a.m. End: June 7, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
51ST ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MINERS AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Road work)
Start: June 3, 10:30 a.m. End: June 5, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST WB LANES CLOSED FROM BRAND RD TO JASPER AVE
(Ditching & culvert work)
Start: April 24, 7:00 a.m. End: June 7, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR WB LANES SPEED REDUCTION FROM MCORMOND DR TO MCKERCHER DR
(Guardrail repair)
Start: May 10, 7:00 a.m. End: June 15, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR S TO 1ST AVE S
(Streetscaping)
Start: May 13, 7:00 a.m. End: June 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Road construction)
Start: May 2, 9:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO 5TH ST E
(Storm system construction)
Start: May 21, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & NEXT LANE CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 15, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & NEXT LANES AND WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM UNIVERSITY DR TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 15, 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: 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.
Faithfull Avenue closed between 56th and 58th streets on Wednesday
June 4, 2024 - 1:30pm
Faithfull Avenue will be closed between 56th and 58th streets on Wednesday, June 5, starting at 9:00 a.m. for a manhole repair. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take three 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.
Two zebras embark on new adventure
June 4, 2024 - 12:30pm
Two of the five zebras from the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo (one gelding and one female) are embarking on an adventure as they settle into their new home at Magnetic Hill Zoo in Moncton, New Brunswick.
Koffee and LeeLoo have been paired separately from the rest of the herd since last fall due to a medical issue. The two have since become a bonded pair and a decision was made not to reintroduce them to the other herd.
“Zebra males can become very territorial, especially within a herd setting,” says Jeff Mitchell, Zoo Manager. “While we are sad to see Koffee and LeeLoo go, we are confident the decision to relocate the pair to another CAZA accredited facility is the best outcome for the zebras”.
All required permits, veterinary check and documentation were completed prior to the transfer. The zebras were transferred by a licensed, approved animal transport company and arrived safely in Moncton earlier this week.
Marty, Misty and Shadow have become a cohesive trio and will remain at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo. The Zoo has also completed the expansion of the zebras’ winter habitat by adding almost 900 square feet of indoor space for the gelding and two females to enjoy. The expansion was fully funded by the Province of Saskatchewan and provides ample space for the zebras to enjoy during the winter months.
A reminder, the Zoo will close at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 7 for the Saskatoon Zoo Foundation’s annual fundraising event ZOOGALA. The Zoo will reopen Saturday, June 8, at 9 a.m. The Forestry Farm Park will remain open for regular hours of operation.
Visit saskatoon.ca/zoo to plan your next visit or learn more about the Zoo Season Pass.
Faithfull Avenue closed from 64th to 66th streets starting on Wednesday
June 4, 2024 - 6:00am
Faithfull Avenue will be closed between 64th and 66th streets starting on Wednesday, June 5, at 7:00 a.m. for construction. 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.
Daily Road Report - June 4, 2024
June 3, 2024 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
VICTORIA AVE ROAD CLOSED AT 5TH ST E
(Manhole and catch basin repairs)
Start: June 4, 9:00 a.m. End: June 4, 12:00 p.m.
HIGHWAY 12 NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT HIGHWAY 11
(Pole replacements)
Start: June 4, 9:00 a.m. End: June 4, 3:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HARRIS AVE TO ARLINGTON AVE
(Sewer lining)
Start: June 4, 9:00 a.m. End: June 4, 3:00 p.m.
33RD ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT AVE B N
(Sewer lining)
Start: June 4, 9:00 a.m. End: June 4, 3:00 p.m.
VICTORIA AVE NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT 9TH ST E
(Sewer lining)
Start: June 4, 1:00 p.m. End: June 4, 4:00 p.m.
ONGOING
51ST ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MINERS AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Road work)
Start: June 3, 10:30 a.m. End: June 5, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST WB LANES CLOSED FROM BRAND RD TO JASPER AVE
(Ditching & culvert work)
Start: April 24, 7:00 a.m. End: June 7, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR WB LANES SPEED REDUCTION FROM MCORMOND DR TO MCKERCHER DR
(Guardrail repair)
Start: May 10, 7:00 a.m. End: June 15, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR S TO 1ST AVE S
(Streetscaping)
Start: May 13, 7:00 a.m. End: June 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Road construction)
Start: May 2, 9:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO 5TH ST E
(Storm system construction)
Start: May 21, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & NEXT LANE CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 15, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & NEXT LANES AND WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM UNIVERSITY DR TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 15, 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: 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.