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Weekend Road Report, July 16-17, 2022
July 15, 2022 - 8:09am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
SPADINA CRES E SB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT WINDSOR ST
(Sewer lining)
Start: July 16, 7:00 a.m. End: July 16, 3:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO CENTRAL AVE
(Construction)
Start: July 16, 7:00 a.m. End: July 17, 6:00 p.m.
22ND ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO 2ND AVE N
(Roadway patching)
Start: July 17, 7:00 a.m. End: July 17, 12:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: July 17, 7:00 a.m. End: July 17, 12:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB LEFT TURN LANE & NB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Hydro vac valve)
Start: July 17, 7:00 a.m. End: July 17, 3:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO ADELAIDE ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: July 17, 7:00 a.m. End: July 17, 3:00 p.m.
33RD ST E WB LANES; & EB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM ONTARIO AVE TO QUEBEC AVE
(Roadway patching)
Start: July 17, 9:00 a.m. End: July 17, 3:00 p.m.
OVERNIGHT
1ST AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 19TH ST E TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Durable pavement marking installation)
Start: July 16, 7:00 p.m. End: July 17, 5:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO 8TH ST E
(Durable pavement marking installation)
Start: July 16, 7:00 p.m. End: July 17, 5:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S SB OFFRAMP CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR S TO 8TH ST E
(Durable pavement marking installation)
Access to 8th Street will be maintained in the Idylwyld Drive southbound median lane
Start: July 16, 7:00 p.m. End: July 17, 5:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB RAMP TO ATTRIDGE DR WB CLOSED
(Construction)
Start: July 17, 12:00 a.m. End: July 18, 4:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S SB & NB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Line painting)
Start: July 17, 7:00 p.m. End: July 18, 5:00 a.m.
ONGOING
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 2ND ST E
(Durable pavement marking installation)
Start: July 15, 7:00 a.m. End: July 16, 5:00 a.m.
CLARENCE AVE S INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BUTE ST
(Construction)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 16, 5:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E EB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM COY AVE TO LORNE AVE
(Concrete work)
Start: July 11, 7:00 a.m. End: July 17, 5:30 p.m.
3RD AVE N ROAD CLOSED AT 26TH ST E
(Watermain repair)
Start: June 14, 7:00 a.m. End: July 19, 5:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE S TO 20TH ST E
(Taste of Saskatchewan)
Spadina Cr NB Bike Lane closed from 20th to 21st streets.
Start: July 9, 8:00 a.m. End: July 19, 6:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM MORGAN AVE TO SOMMERFELD AVE
(Ramp replacement)
Start: July 13, 7:00 a.m. End: July 20, 4:30 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 33RD ST E
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED FROM MILLAR AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Concrete replacement)
Start: July 12, 8:00 p.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
DUNDONALD AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO CAEN ST
(Drainage improvements)
Start: June 28, 7:00 a.m. End: July 25, 4:30 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB & WB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Deck repair)
Start: July 14, 8:00 p.m. End: July 28, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR ROAD CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(New road construction)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT CAIRNS AVE
(Water main replacement)
Start: June 29, 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.
City recognizes National Drowning Prevention Week with free access days
July 15, 2022 - 10:00am
- George Ward Pool – Sunday, July 17
- Riversdale Pool – Tuesday, July 19
- Mayfair Pool – Thursday, July 21
- Lathey Pool – Saturday, July 23
July 17-23, 2022 is National Drowning Prevention Week. To recognize it, the City of Saskatoon is offering free access at the outdoor pools on the following days:
Watch for activities and water-safety demonstrations taking place at the outdoor pools during the week.
Visit saskatoon.ca/leisureonline for public swim times.
Various Idylwyld Drive lane and ramp closures starting Saturday evening
July 15, 2022 - 9:00am
- 1st Avenue southbound ramp to Idylwyld Drive southbound closed
- 1st Avenue road closed between 20th Street and Idylwyld Drive
- The intersection at 19th Street and 1st Avenue will remain open
- 20th Street westbound left turn bay to 1st Avenue southbound closed
- 19th Street westbound left turn bay to 1st Ave southbound closed
- Idylwyld Drive southbound curb lane from 19th Street to 8th Street closed
- Access to 8th street eastbound will be maintained in the Idylwyld Drive southbound median lane
- Idylwyld Drive northbound ramp to 1st Avenue northbound closed
- Idylwyld Drive northbound curb and center lanes closed between 8th and 20th streets
- Idylwyld Drive northbound right turn bay to 20th Street eastbound closed
- Idylwyld Drive southbound median lane from 19th Street to 8th Street closed
- Access to 8th street eastbound will be maintained in the Idylwyld Drive southbound curb lane
To accommodate durable pavement marking installation work on Idylwyld Drive starting Saturday, July 16, ramp closures, speed reductions, detours, and lane restrictions will be in place guiding motorists around these projects. Work expected to take 10 hours to complete daily, barring unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
Road restrictions in place from July 16 at 7:00 p.m. to July 17 at 5:00 a.m.
Road restrictions in place from July 17 at 7:00 p.m. to July 18 at 5:00 a.m.
Saskatoon Transit will 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.
Know before you go! Find up-to-date traffic detour information at www.saskatoon.ca/go/traffic and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
Rescheduled: Cumberland Avenue intersection closed at 3rd Street on Monday
July 15, 2022 - 8:00am
The intersection at Cumberland Avenue and 3rd Street will be closed on Monday, July 18, at 8:00 a.m. for catch basin repair work. 3rd Street will be closed between Ewart and Jackson avenues during this project. 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.
Circle Drive northbound exit ramp to Attridge Drive westbound closed on Sunday
July 15, 2022 - 7:00am
The Circle Drive northbound exit ramp to Attridge Drive westbound will be closed on Sunday, July 17 at 12:00 a.m. for roadway work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this work. This project is expected to take one day 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.
Bus service to SaskTel Centre
July 15, 2022 - 6:00am
- 6:15 p.m.
- 6:35 p.m.
- 6:55 p.m.
- 7:15 p.m.
- 7:35 p.m.
Direct service from the Special Events Stop (outside the 2nd Avenue Lofts at 23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see Loud Luxury at SaskTel Centre on Friday, July 15, is available at the following times:
Post event drop-off is 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.
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 that helps make connections that combine Transit with riide and Uber. Transit does the work so you can travel with ease! 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, July 15, 2022
July 14, 2022 - 9:01am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
4TH AVE N SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Temporary water line work)
Start: July 15, 7:00 a.m. End: July 15, 6:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 2ND ST E
(Durable pavement marking installation)
Start: July 15, 7:00 a.m. End: July 16, 5:00 a.m.
ONGOING
25TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Watermain work)
Start: July 13, 7:00 a.m. End: July 15, 4:30 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE S INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BUTE ST
(Construction)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 16, 5:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E EB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM COY AVE TO LORNE AVE
(Concrete work)
Start: July 11, 7:00 a.m. End: July 17, 5:30 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE S TO 20TH ST E
(Taste of Saskatchewan)
Spadina Cr NB Bike Lane closed from 20th to 21st streets.
Start: July 9, 8:00 a.m. End: July 19, 6:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM MORGAN AVE TO SOMMERFELD AVE
(Ramp replacement)
Start: July 13, 7:00 a.m. End: July 20, 4:30 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 33RD ST E
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED FROM MILLAR AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Concrete replacement)
Start: July 12, 8:00 p.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
DUNDONALD AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO CAEN ST
(Drainage improvements)
Start: June 28, 7:00 a.m. End: July 25, 4:30 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB & WB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Deck repair)
Start: July 14, 8:00 p.m. End: July 28, 5:00 p.m.
3RD AVE N ROAD CLOSED AT 26TH ST E
(Watermain repair)
Start: June 14, 7:00 a.m. End: July 29, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR ROAD CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(New road construction)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT CAIRNS AVE
(Water main replacement)
Start: June 29, 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.
Spray pad hours of operation extended as part of the City’s extreme heat response
July 13, 2022 - 4:30pm
As part of the City's Extreme Heat Response, all spray pads hours have been extended to 10:00 p.m. until Monday, July 18. Spray pads are open daily at 10:00 a.m.
Visit saskatoon.ca/spraypads for a list of locations.
City releases 2021 Service, Savings, Sustainability (SSS) Report
July 13, 2022 - 10:06am
- Doubling minor sidewalk repairs
- City Hall Lobby reconfigured to prioritize customer experience
- Improvements to Saskatoon.ca to make it more mobile friendly
- Reintroduction of prescribed fires to help ecological health
- LED street light upgrade completed
- Solid Waste Reduction & Diversion Plan unveiled
- Facility improvements to increase energy efficiency
- Use of recycled asphalt
- ePermitting improvements for building and development permits
Every year, the City of Saskatoon produces its Service, Savings and Sustainability (SSS) Report. The report focuses on the preceding calendar year and highlights the ways City employees worked to capture savings, enhance services for residents, and make improvements in the area of sustainability.
“The theme of the 2021 report is 2021: Resilience & Readiness,” says Celene Anger, the City’s Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer. “We wanted to tell the story of how we worked together to continue delivering and improving programs and services in the second year of a global pandemic, all while working to keep residents and staff safe.”
Initiatives featured in the 2021 report include:
The 2021 Service, Savings and Sustainability (SSS) Report reflects the City’s year-over-year commitment to find savings, explore and take on new challenges, and find practical, forward-thinking solutions to meet the changing needs of the community.
“At the City of Saskatoon, we have a strong commitment to continuous improvement and are always looking for new ways to improve performance and deliver value for taxpayer dollars,” says Anger.
The 2021 SSS Report will be presented as an information item at the Governance and Priorities Committee meeting on Monday, July 18. The report is available now at saskatoon.ca/SSSreport.
Daily Road Report - July 14, 2022
July 13, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
4TH AVE N SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO 25TH ST E
(Temporary water line installation)
Start: July 14, 7:00 a.m. End: July 14, 4:30 p.m.
FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD CLOSED AT FAST CRES
(Construction)
Start: July 14, 7:00 a.m. End: July 14, 7:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
ATTRIDGE DR EB & WB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Deck repair)
Start: July 14, 8:00 p.m. End: July 28, 5:00 p.m.
ONGOING
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 33RD ST E
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 14, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 14, 5:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB & WB MEDAIN LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Overpass rehabilitation)
Start: July 5, 8:00 p.m. End: July 14, 7:30 p.m.
MILLAR AVE FULL CLOSURE AT 60TH ST E
(Road repair)
Start: July 6, 7:00 a.m. End: July 15, 4:00 p.m.
25TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Water main work)
Start: July 13, 7:00 a.m. End: July 15, 4:30 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E EB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM COY AVE TO LORNE AVE
(Concrete work)
Start: July 11, 7:00 a.m. End: July 17, 5:30 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE S TO 20TH ST E
(Taste of Saskatchewan)
Spadina Cr NB Bike Lane closed from 20th to 21st streets.
Start: July 9, 8:00 a.m. End: July 19, 6:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM MORGAN AVE TO SOMMERFELD AVE
(Ramp replacement)
Start: July 13, 7:00 a.m. End: July 20, 4:30 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED FROM MILLAR AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Concrete replacement)
Start: July 12, 8:00 p.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
DUNDONALD AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO CAEN ST
(Drainage improvements)
Start: June 28, 7:00 a.m. End: July 25, 4:30 p.m.
3RD AVE N ROAD CLOSED AT 26TH ST E
(Watermain repair)
Start: June 14, 7:00 a.m. End: July 29, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR ROAD CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(New Road Construction)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT CAIRNS AVE
(Water main replacement)
Start: June 29, 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.