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Boychuk Drive closed between Laurentian Drive and Huntington Place starting Friday
August 18, 2022 - 7:00am
Boychuk Drive will be closed between Laurentian Drive and Huntington Place starting Friday, August 19, at 7:00 a.m. for catch basin installation work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this project. This work 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 - August 18, 2022
August 17, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM BALMORAL ST TO WINDSOR ST
(Road patching)
Start: August 18, 7:00 a.m. End: August 18, 3:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE S NB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT RUTH ST E
(Pedestrian ramp)
Start: August 18, 7:00 a.m. End: August 19, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM LANSDOWNE AVE TO BROADWAY AVE
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
(Sidewalk repair)
Start: August 18, 7:00 a.m. End: August 25, 6:00 p.m.
LORNE AVE ROAD CLOSED AT HILLIARD ST
(Catch basin repair)
Start: August 18, 8:00 a.m. End: August 19, 4:30 p.m.
BOYCHUK DR SB RAMP CLOSED TO HWY 16
(Streetlight repairs)
Start: August 18, 9:00 a.m. End: August 18, 3:00 p.m.
QUEEN ST EB & WB LANES RESTRICTED FROM 3RD AVE N TO 2ND AVE N
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 18, 9:00 a.m. End: August 18, 3:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
WARMAN RD NB & SB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Minor bridge maintenance)
Start: August 18, 7:00 p.m. End: August 19, 7:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB CENTRE LANES CLOSED AT IDYLWYLD DR N
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: August 17, 8:00 p.m. End: August 18, 6:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT RUTH ST E
(Minor bridge repairs)
Start: August 17, 7:00 p.m. End: August 18, 7:00 a.m.
WARMAN RD NB & SB CURB & NEXT LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Minor bridge repairs)
Start: August 17, 7:00 p.m. End: August 18, 7:00 a.m.
ONGOING
PRESTON AVE S NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO 14TH ST E
(Pole painting)
Start: August 17, 9:00 a.m. End: August 19, 3:00 p.m.
4TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Water main construction)
Start: July 22, 7:00 a.m. End: August 19, 5:00 p.m.
AVE H S ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 20TH ST W
(Construction)
Start: July 4, 9:00 a.m. End: August 19, 5:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 33RD ST E
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: August 20, 7:00 a.m.
33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: August 20, 7:00 a.m.
NELSON RD WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO HEAL AVE
(Concrete repair)
Start: August 16, 10:30 a.m. End: August 20, 5:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO DUKE ST
(Concrete work)
Start: August 15, 9:00 a.m. End: August 21, 4:30 p.m.
25TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Water main replacement)
Start: August 3, 7:00 a.m. End: August 21, 5:00 p.m.
DIEFENBAKER DR NB DRIVING LANE & PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO DOUGLAS CRES
(Sidewalk repair)
Start: August 2, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE S SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 19TH ST E
(SL&P work)
Start: August 15, 9:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM QUEBEC AVE TO NORTHRIDGE DR
(Concrete work)
Start: August 17, 7:00 a.m. End: August 27, 4:30 p.m.
MILLAR AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 60TH ST E TO 64TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: August 15, 7:00 a.m. End: August 28, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE E S TO AVE D S
(Sidewalk replacement)
Start: August 16, 7:00 a.m. End: August 30, 5:30 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’s summer programming and attractions coming to a close
August 17, 2022 - 11:00am
- Summer Youth Centres - Thursday, August 18
- Travelling Skateboard and Sports Program - Thursday, August 18
- Summer Playground Programs & Paddling Pools - Last day for weekend programming is Sunday, August 21 and last day of weekday programing is Thursday, August 25
- George Ward and Mayfair Outdoor Pools - Sunday, August 21
- Lathey & Riversdale Outdoor Pools - Sunday, August 28
- Spray Pads - Monday, September 5
- Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park - Monday, September 5
As the end of August approaches, the City’s summer programming and attractions will be wrapping up for the season. The last days of operation will be:
Boychuk Drive southbound ramp to Highway 16 westbound closed on Thursday
August 17, 2022 - 9:00am
The Boychuk Drive southbound ramp to Highway 16 westbound will be closed on Thursday, August 18 at 9:00 a.m. for light pole replacement work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this work. This project is expected to take 6 hours to complete, barring unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
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.
Road closures on 7th Avenue on Thursday
August 17, 2022 - 8:00am
- 7th Avenue will be closed between Balmoral and Windsor streets from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., barring any unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
- 7th Avenue will be closed between Duke and Princess streets from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., barring any unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
7th Avenue will have road closures on Thursday, August 18 starting at 7:00 a.m. for roadway patching work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around these work zones.
Project details:
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.
Lorne Avenue closed between Elm and Willow streets starting Thursday
August 17, 2022 - 7:00am
Lorne Avenue will be closed between Elm and Willow streets starting Thursday, August 18, at 8:00 a.m. for catch basin replacement work. Hilliard Street will be closed between Coy and McPherson avenues during this project. 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 - August 17, 2022
August 16, 2022 - 9:11am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CIRCLE DR E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM QUEBEC AVE TO NORTHRIDGE DR
(Concrete work)
Start: August 17, 7:00 a.m. End: August 27, 4:30 p.m.
25TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO KINSMEN AVE
(Hydro vaccing)
Start: August 17, 9:00 a.m. End: August 17, 1:00 p.m.
LORNE AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM ADELAIDE ST E TO TAYLOR ST E
(Crack sealing)
Start: August 17, 9:00 a.m. End: August 17, 3:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO 14TH ST E
(Pole painting)
Start: August 17, 9:00 a.m. End: August 19, 3:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM WIGGINS AVE N TO BOTTOMLEY AVE N
(Stump grinding)
Start: August 17, 10:30 a.m. End: August 17, 2:30 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
WARMAN RD NB & SB CURB & NEXT LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Minor bridge repair)
Start: August 17, 7:00 p.m. End: August 18, 7:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT RUTH ST E
(Minor bridge repair)
Start: August 17, 7:00 p.m. End: August 18, 7:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB CENTRE LANES CLOSED AT IDYLWYLD DR N
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: August 17, 8:00 p.m. End: August 18, 6:00 a.m.
51ST ST E EB MEDAIN LANE & WB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT WENTZ AVE
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: August 16, 8:00 p.m. End: August 17, 6:00 a.m.
51ST ST E EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM MILLAR AVE TO WARMAN RD
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: August 16, 8:00 p.m. End: August 17, 6:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT RUTH ST E
(Deck repairs)
Start: August 16, 7:00 p.m. End: August 17, 6:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 30TH ST W
(Sewer lining)
Start: August 16, 8:00 p.m. End: August 17, 6:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB & SB MEDIAN & NEXT LANES CLOSED AT COLLEGE DR
(Minor bridge repair)
Start: August 16, 7:00 p.m. End: August 17, 7:00 a.m.
ONGOING
4TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Water main construction)
Start: July 22, 7:00 a.m. End: August 19, 5:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 33RD ST E
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: August 20, 7:00 a.m.
33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: August 20, 7:00 a.m.
NELSON RD WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO HEAL AVE
(Concrete repair)
Start: August 16, 10:30 a.m. End: August 20, 5:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO DUKE ST
(Concrete work)
Start: August 15, 9:00 a.m. End: August 21, 4:30 p.m.
25TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Water main replacement)
Start: August 3, 7:00 a.m. End: August 21, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE S SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 19TH ST E
(SL&P work)
Start: August 15, 9:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.
DIEFENBAKER DR NB DRIVING LANE & PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO DOUGLAS CRES
(Sidewalk repair)
Start: August 2, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE E S TO AVE D S
(Sidewalk replacement)
Start: August 16, 7:00 a.m. End: August 30, 5:30 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.
Warman Road northbound exit ramp to Circle Drive westbound closed on Wednesday evening
August 16, 2022 - 8:00am
The Warman Road northbound exit ramp to Circle Drive westbound will be closed on Wednesday, August 17 at 7:00 p.m. for bridge maintenance work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this work. This project is expected to take 12 hours to complete, barring unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
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.
Lorne Avenue closed between Adelaide and Taylor streets on Wednesday
August 16, 2022 - 7:00am
- The intersection at Lorne Avenue and Elm Street will be closed
- The intersection at Lorne Avenue and Hilliard Street will be closed
- The intersection at Lorne Avenue and Willow Street will be closed
- The intersection at Lorne Avenue and Isabella Street will be closed
- The intersection at Lorne Avenue and Maple Street will be closed
Lorne Avenue will be closed between Adelaide and Taylor streets on Wednesday, August 15, at 9:00 a.m. for roadway crack sealing work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take six hours to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Additional project restrictions:
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 - August 16, 2022
August 15, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
FEDORUK DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM ZARY RD TO MCORMOND DR
(Crack sealing)
Start: August 16, 7:00 a.m. End: August 16, 12:00 p.m.
EVERGREEN BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM GLACIAL SHORES WAY TO FEDORUK DR
(Crack sealing)
Start: August 16, 7:00 a.m. End: August 16, 12:00 p.m.
20TH ST W WB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE N S TO AVE O S
(Crane lift)
Start: August 16, 7:00 a.m. End: August 16, 3:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE E S TO AVE D S
(Sidewalk replacement)
Start: August 16, 7:00 a.m. End: August 30, 5:30 p.m.
22ND ST W WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM AVE W N TO WITNEY AVE N
(Environmental monitoring)
Start: August 16, 9:00 a.m. End: August 16, 3:00 p.m.
NELSON RD WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO HEAL AVE
(Concrete repair)
Start: August 16, 10:30 a.m. End: August 20, 5:00 p.m.
FEDORUK DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM EVERGREEN BLVD TO ZARY RD
(Crack sealing)
Start: August 16, 1:00 p.m. End: August 16, 5:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
IDYLWYLD DR S SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT RUTH ST E
(Deck repairs)
Start: August 16, 7:00 p.m. End: August 17, 6:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB & SB RAMP TURN LANES CLOSED AT COLLEGE DR
(Bridge repairs)
Start: August 16, 7:00 p.m. End: August 17, 6:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB & SB MEDIAN & NEXT LANES CLOSED AT COLLEGE DR
(Bridge repairs)
Start: August 16, 7:00 p.m. End: August 17, 7:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 30TH ST W
(Sewer lining)
Start: August 16, 8:00 p.m. End: August 17, 6:00 a.m.
51ST ST E EB MEDAIN LANE & WB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT WENTZ AVE
(Sewer lining)
Start: August 16, 8:00 p.m. End: August 17, 6:00 a.m.
51ST ST E EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM MILLAR AVE TO WARMAN RD
(Sewer lining)
Start: August 16, 8:00 p.m. End: August 17, 6:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S SB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM RUTH ST E TO CIRCLE DR E
(Durable pavement markings)
Access to Clarence Ave exit ramp will be restricted
Start: August 15, 8:00 p.m. End: August 16, 6:00 a.m.
21ST ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE S TO 4TH AVE S
(Sewer lining)
Start: August 15, 8:00 p.m. End: August 16, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
4TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Water main construction)
Start: July 22, 7:00 a.m. End: August 19, 5:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 33RD ST E
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: August 20, 7:00 a.m.
33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: August 20, 7:00 a.m.
25TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Water main replacement)
Start: August 3, 7:00 a.m. End: August 20, 5:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO DUKE ST
(Concrete work)
Start: August 15, 9:00 a.m. End: August 21, 4:30 p.m.
4TH AVE S SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 19TH ST E
(SL&P work)
Start: August 15, 9:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.
DIEFENBAKER DR NB DRIVING LANE & PARKING LANE FROM LAURIER DR TO DOUGLAS CRES
(Sidewalk repair)
Start: August 2, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 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.