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Central Avenue closed between 109th and 110th streets starting Wednesday
June 28, 2022 - 9:00am
Central Avenue will be closed between 109th and 110th streets starting Wednesday, June 29, at 9:00 a.m. for roadway work. 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.
Ruth Street closed between Eastlake and Kelvin avenues starting Wednesday
June 28, 2022 - 8:00am
- Intersection at Ruth Street and Melrose Avenue will be closed
- Intersection at Ruth Street and Underwood Avenue will be closed
- Intersection at Ruth Street and Victoria Avenue will be closed
- Intersection at Ruth Street and Norman Crescent will be closed
Ruth Street will be closed between Eastlake and Kelvin avenues starting Wednesday, June 29, at 7:00 a.m. for roadway paving work. 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.
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.
Cumberland Avenue closed between 1st and 5th streets starting Wednesday
June 28, 2022 - 7:00am
Cumberland Avenue will be closed between 1st and 5th streets starting Wednesday, June 29, at 8:00 a.m. for manhole work. The intersection at Cumberland Avenue and 3rd Street will remain open 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 - June 28, 2022
June 27, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
8TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT GROSVENOR AVE
(Sidewalk repair)
Start: June 28, 6:00 a.m. End: June 28, 4:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S INTERSECTION CLOSED AT CASCADE ST
(Road patching)
Start: June 28, 7:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:00 p.m.
MILLAR AVE NB CLOSED FROM 70TH ST E TO 71ST ST E
(Connections work)
Start: June 28, 7:00 a.m. End: June 29, 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.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO 1ST ST E
(Manhole repair)
Start: June 28, 8:00 a.m. End: June 29, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB & WB MEDAIN LANES CLOSED FROM AVE M S TO AVE O S
(Streetlight replacements)
Start: June 28, 9:00 a.m. End: June 28, 3:00 p.m.
RUTH ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM HERMAN AVE TO ST PATRICK AVE
(Road patching)
Start: June 28, 9:00 a.m. End: June 28, 3:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT NORTHUMBERLAND AVE
(Manhole repair)
Start: June 28, 9:30 a.m. End: June 28, 1:30 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM FAITHFULL AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Concrete replacement)
Start: June 28, 10:30 a.m. End: July 1, 4:30 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
CLARENCE AVE S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT STONEBRIDGE BLVD
(Bridge inspection)
Start: June 27, 11:00 p.m. End: June 28, 5:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 14TH ST E
(Bridge inspection)
Start: June 28, 7:00 p.m. End: June 29, 1:00 a.m.
MCKERCHER DR NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT COLLEGE DR
(Bridge inspection)
Start: June 28, 7:00 p.m. End: June 29, 1:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES E
(Bridge washing)
Start: June 28, 8:00 p.m. End: June 29, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
TAYLOR ST E WB ROAD CLOSED FROM ACADIA DR TO CIRCLE DR E
(Road resurfacing)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the EB lanes
Start: June 27, 7:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 19TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: June 22, 9:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:00 p.m.
NELSON RD EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Material laydown)
Start: May 30, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 4:30 p.m.
3RD AVE N ROAD CLOSED AT 26TH ST E
(Water main repair)
Start: June 14, 7:00 a.m. End: July 5, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE S INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BUTE ST
(Construction)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 11, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(Construction)
Start: May 9, 9:00 a.m. End: July 11, 5:00 p.m.
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.
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.
Reminder for Property Owners: Your 2022 property tax payment is due this Thursday, June 30
June 27, 2022 - 4:28am
- Internet Banking: pay your property tax online through your bank’s internet bill payment option. Please allow up to 2 business days for payment processing, some banks may take longer.
- Financial institutions: most allow you to pay your property tax while doing your regular business.
- City Hall Drop Boxes: place your property tax cheque payment in one of the two secure drop boxes located at City Hall; outside the main entrance, or inside the City Hall lobby. Do not deposit cash. City Hall is located at 222 3rd Avenue North.
- In-person: by cheque, cash or debit at City Hall up until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 30, 2022. City Hall will be closed Friday, July 1 for the Canada Day statutory holiday.
- Please note: Credit Cards cannot be used to pay property tax to the City of Saskatoon.
- Are you interested in paying your property tax bill over 12 months? Once your property taxes are current, you can apply for the Tax Instalment Payment Plan Service (TIPPS) and pay your property taxes by monthly pre-authorized debit rather than one annual payment. You can join the TIPPS program anytime without any additional fee.
The City of Saskatoon reminds property owners that your 2022 Property Tax payment is due this Thursday, June 30, 2022. There are several property tax payment options available for you:
If you have already mailed in your 2022 Property Tax payment, you can check your account balance by calling our Automated Voice Response toll-free at 1-800-667-9944, or Corporate Revenue Customer Service at 306-975-2400.
A penalty of 1.25% per month will be applied to any 2022 property taxes unpaid after June 30, 2022.
Visit saskatoon.ca/propertytax for more information.
Cumberland Avenue intersection closed at Cascade Street on Tuesday
June 27, 2022 - 8:00am
The intersection at Cumberland Avenue and Cascade Street will be closed on Tuesday, June 28, at 7:00 a.m. for roadway patching work. Cascade Street will be closed between Ewart and Irvine avenues during this project. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take eight 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.
Cumberland Avenue closed between 1st and Taylor streets starting Tuesday
June 27, 2022 - 7:00am
Cumberland Avenue will be closed between 1st and Taylor streets starting Tuesday, June 28, at 8:00 a.m. for manhole repair work. 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.
Rescheduled: Ruth Street intersection closed at Cairns Avenue starting Monday
June 24, 2022 - 3:30pm
The intersection at Ruth Street and Cairns Avenue will be closed starting Monday, June 27, at 7:00 a.m. for roadway work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take 22 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 27, 2022
June 24, 2022 - 8:58am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
TAYLOR ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM ACADIA DR TO CIRCLE DR E
(Road resurfacing)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the EB lanes
Start: June 27, 7:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT CAIRNS AVE
(Water main replacement)
Start: June 27, 7:00 a.m. End: August 19, 5:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 3RD ST E
(Manhole repairs)
Start: June 27, 8:00 a.m. End: June 27, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST E EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM ONTARIO AVE TO QUEBEC AVE
(Sewer inspection)
Start: June 27, 9:30 a.m. End: June 27, 12:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
CLARENCE AVE S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT STONEBRIDGE BLVD
(Bridge inspections)
Start: June 27, 11:00 p.m. End: June 28, 5:00 a.m.
CLARENCE AVE S NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED CNR OVERPASS
(Bridge inspection)
Start: June 27, 7:00 p.m. End: June 27, 11:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM RUTH ST E TO RUTH ST W
(Deck repairs)
Start: June 26, 7:00 p.m. End: June 27, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
4TH AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 19TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: June 22, 9:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:00 p.m.
NELSON RD EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Material laydown)
Start: May 30, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 4:30 p.m.
3RD AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 25TH ST TO QUEEN ST
(Water main repair)
Start: June 14, 7:00 a.m. End: July 5, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE S INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BUTE ST
(Construction)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 11, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(Construction)
Start: May 9, 9:00 a.m. End: July 11, 5:00 p.m.
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.
RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT CAIRNS AVE
(Water main replacement)
Start: June 24, 7:00 a.m. End: July 16, 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 - June 25-26, 2022
June 24, 2022 - 1:43am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
3RD AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 19TH ST E TO SPADINA CRES E
(Crane setup)
Start: June 25, 6:00 a.m. End: June 26, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN & NEXT LANES CLOSED AT QUEBEC AVE
(Lead repairs)
Start: June 25, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 4:30 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE CLOSED FROM 12TH ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Event: Broadway Spring Sale)
Start: June 25, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 7:00 p.m.
25TH ST E EB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN BAY CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO 2ND AVE N
(Sewer inspections)
Start: June 25, 8:00 a.m. End: June 25, 11:00 a.m.
TAYLOR ST E WB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM HERITAGE WAY TO MCKERCHER DR
(Catch basin lead replacement)
Start: June 25, 8:00 a.m. End: June 26, 5:00 p.m.
MILLAR AVE NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 56TH ST E TO 58TH ST E
(Sewer lining)
Start: June 25, 9:00 a.m. End: June 25, 3:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO 25TH ST E
(Bridge maintenance)
Start: June 26, 6:00 a.m. End: June 26, 12:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT ACADIA DR
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 26, 7:00 a.m. End: June 26, 3:00 p.m.
HIGHWAY 7 SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 11TH ST W
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 26, 7:00 a.m. End: June 26, 3:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB LANES CLOSED FROM VENTURE CRES TO QUEBEC AVE
(Catch basin connection replacement)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: June 26, 7:00 a.m. End: June 26, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB MEDIAN & CURB LANE CLOSED AT VICTORIA AVE
(Roadway patching)
Traffic will be maintained in parking lane
Start: June 26, 9:00 a.m. End: June 26, 3:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM OSLER ST TO TEMPERANCE ST
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 26, 9:00 a.m. End: June 26, 3:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 31ST ST W TO 29TH ST W
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 26, 9:00 a.m. End: June 26, 3:00 p.m.
OVERNIGHT WORK
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED AT RUTH ST W
(Deck repairs)
Start: June 26, 7:00 p.m. End: June 27, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
MCKERCHER DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM TAIT CRES TO PARKDALE RD
(Hydrant replacement)
Start: June 24, 8:00 a.m. End: June 25, 4:30 p.m.
RUTH ST E WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM VICTORIA AVE TO LORNE AVE
(Concrete work)
Start: June 16, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM ALBERTA AVE TO FAITHFULL AVE
(Concrete replacement)
Start: June 20, 7:00 a.m. End: June 26, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 19TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: June 22, 9:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:00 p.m.
NELSON RD EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Material laydown)
Start: May 30, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 4:30 p.m.
3RD AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 25TH ST TO QUEEN ST
(Water main repair)
Start: June 14, 7:00 a.m. End: July 5, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(Construction)
Start: May 9, 9:00 a.m. End: July 11, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE S INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BUTE ST
(Construction)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 11, 5:00 p.m.
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 improvement)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 14, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT CAIRNS AVE
(Water main replacement)
Start: June 24, 7:00 a.m. End: July 16, 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.