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Priority street snow removal progress update
January 24, 2025 - 3:30pm
The City of Saskatoon is making significant progress on snow removal from priority streets. Snow piles and windrows have been removed from approximately 70 per cent of all priority streets. It is anticipated that snow removal on all priority streets will be completed by mid-February, barring any significant equipment breakdowns or unforeseeable circumstances, and weather permitting
If another snow event occurs, crews will implement the City’s regular snow response, which includes clearing all priority streets before resuming snow removal. This may result in delays to the expected completion timeline.
When approaching road maintenance equipment with blue and amber flashing lights, please give operators plenty of space to work safely.
For more detailed information about winter road maintenance, visit saskatoon.ca/snow, and stay informed with the Snow & Ice Report for current conditions.
Daily Road Report - January 27, 2025
January 24, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
MELVILLE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM BRAND RD TO CLARENCE AVE S
(Water & sewer maintenance)
Start: January 27, 8:00 a.m. End: January 31, 5:00 p.m.
HIGHWAY 5 EB & WB SPEED REDUCTIONS FROM MCORMOND DR TO HIGHWAY 41
(Install flashing beacons)
Start: January 27, 9:00 a.m. End: January 27, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
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: February 4, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR WB LANES CLOSED ON UNIVERSITY BRIDGE
(Sewer repairs)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: January 22, 11:30 a.m. End: TBA
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.
Weekend Road Report - January 25-26, 2025
January 24, 2025 - 2:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO WARMAN RD
(Park tree maintenance)
Start: January 25, 9:00 a.m. End: January 25, 5:00 p.m.
ONGOING
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: February 4, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR WB LANES CLOSED ON UNIVERSITY BRIDGE
(Sewer repairs)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: January 22, 11:30 a.m. End: TBA
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.
Spadina Crescent closed between 20th and 21st streets starting Monday
January 24, 2025 - 8:00am
Spadina Crescent will be closed between 20th and 21st streets starting Monday, January 27, at 7:00 a.m. for a water service repair. 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.
Melville Street closed between Brand Road and Clarence Avenue starting Monday
January 24, 2025 - 7:00am
Melville Street will be closed between Brand Road and Clarence Avenue starting Monday, January 27, at 8:00 a.m. for water and sewer maintenance. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take five 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.
Special event bus service to SaskTel Centre this weekend
January 24, 2025 - 6:00am
- 5:45 p.m.
- 6:25 p.m.
- 2:45 p.m.
- 3:25 p.m.
Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatchewan Rush take on the Albany FireWolves at SaskTel Centre on Saturday, January 25 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:
Direct service from the Special Events Stop to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Prince Albert Raiders at SaskTel Centre on Sunday, January 26 at 4:00 p.m., is available at the following times:
Post-event drop-off is at 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. Typically, buses arrive onsite 30 minutes prior to the end of the event.
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 to help 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.
Daily Road Report - January 24, 2025
January 23, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
No new projects are scheduled to start on this date.
ONGOING
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: January 24, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR WB LANES CLOSED ON UNIVERSITY BRIDGE
(Sewer repairs)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: January 22, 11:30 a.m. End: TBA
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.
Transit patrol-reported suspicious activity leads to arrests
January 23, 2025 - 2:49pm
The watchful eyes and quick action of a Transit supervisor patrolling the downtown bus terminal earlier this week likely prevented bear spray incidents involving employees or customers.
The Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) recently arrested several people related to the use and possession of bear spray between January 19 and 21. In one incident on Tuesday, January 21, the patrolling Transit supervisor saw a group of people with cans of what looked like bear spray get on a bus; the supervisor immediately reported it to the SPS who subsequently searched the suspects and made arrests.
Saskatoon Transit increased its uniformed presence in the bus terminals and on buses this year to improve safety for employees and customers.
All supervisors and bus operators have a direct line to emergency services and protocol to follow when they notice suspicious activity.
Bus service to 90’s Dance Mix Tour
January 23, 2025 - 6:00am
- 5:45 p.m.
- 6:25 p.m.
Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to the 90’s Dance Mix Tour at SaskTel Centre on Thursday, January 23 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:
Post-event drop-off is at 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. Typically, buses arrive onsite 30 minutes prior to the end of the event.
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 to help 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.
Daily Road Report - January 23, 2025
January 22, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
8TH ST E WB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM WIGGINS AVE N TO MUNROE AVE N
(Streetlight pole replacements)
Start: January 23, 11:00 a.m. End: January 23, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
21ST ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT SPADINA CRES E
(Unplanned water main repair)
Start: January 21, 7:00 a.m. End: TBA
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: January 24, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR WB LANES CLOSED ON UNIVERSITY BRIDGE
(Sewer repairs)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: January 22, 11:30 a.m. End: TBA
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.