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Daily Road Report - March 24, 2022
March 23, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
No projects are scheduled to start on Priority 1 streets as of this date.
ONGOING
No projects are ongoing on Priority 1 streets as of this date.
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.
Daily Road Report - March 23, 2022
March 22, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
BROADWAY BRIDGE EB & WB LANES RESTRICTED & SPEED REDUCED
(Decoration removal)
Start: March 23, 9:30 a.m. End: March 23 1:00 p.m.
ONGOING
No projects are ongoing on Priority 1 streets as of this date.
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.
Ice melting on recreational ponds and South Saskatchewan River
March 22, 2022 - 7:00am
As the weather continues to warm up, the Saskatoon Fire Department would like to advise the public to be mindful of ice conditions during the freeze-thaw cycle.
Recent ice testing by the Saskatoon Fire Department has determined the ice thickness is no longer suitable for winter recreational use. The ice must reach a minimum thickness of at least eight inches to be considered safe. Fire crews have updated the posted signage to read “No Skating” at each recreational storm pond.
Community members who use the ponds for recreational purposes assume all risk and maintenance responsibilities for the ice including removing personal belongings, as well as user safety.
Additionally, ice on the South Saskatchewan River has also started to melt. The ice that covers this body of water is unpredictable and is therefore never safe for winter recreational use. Community members are asked to never venture out onto the ice that covers sections of the South Saskatchewan River.
Community members are advised to always exercise an elevated level of caution when around any large body of water. Keep a close watch on children and pets when visiting trails, parks, or off-leash areas that may run adjacent to the South Saskatchewan River or a storm water retention pond.
For more information regarding the Recreational Uses of Storm Water Retention Ponds policy, visit www.saskatoon.ca/ponds.
City announces 2022 Living in Harmony award recipients
March 21, 2022 - 9:15am
- Best Elementary Submission: Geordie Laliberte, Travis Bird and Brooklyn Dreger from the Grade 7/8 class at Pleasant Hill School
- Best Video Submission: The Young Indigenous Women's Utopia Girls Group, St. Marguerite School
- Outstanding Classroom Participation: Christine Loewen from the Grade 7/8 class at Greystone School
- Best Overall Poster: Steven Qui of Greystone School
- Community Impact Award: Truly Alive Youth and Family Foundation Inc. (TAYFFI) and Helen Smith-McIntyre
On the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the City is announcing the 2022 recipients of a Living in Harmony award. These awards recognize outstanding achievements in contributing to the elimination of racial discrimination in our community. They are presented annually in March, which the City of Saskatoon has proclaimed Race Relations Month since 1990.
The 2022 recipients are as follows:
In order to keep everyone safe, a 2022 Living in Harmony Award Video was created in lieu of an in-person awards presentation. The video names this year’s award winners and includes remarks from Mayor Charlie Clark and Chair of the City's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee, Namarta Kochar.
Any Saskatoon resident or organization that is contributing to the elimination of racism in Saskatoon is eligible for nomination. Saskatoon schools were invited to have their students send in submissions in any expressive form (photos, art, written, video).
The Living in Harmony Awards are part of the City’s commitment to foster an inclusive community where ethnocultural diversity is welcomed and valued, and where everyone can live with dignity and pursue their full potential without facing racism or discrimination. The winners are selected by the City of Saskatoon's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. Read more at saskatoon.ca/LivingInHarmony.
Daily Road Report - March 22, 2022
March 21, 2022 - 2:26am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
UNIVERSITY BRIDGE EB & WB LANES RESTRICTED & SPEED REDUCED
(Decoration removal)
Start: March 22, 9:30 a.m. End: March 22 1:00 p.m.
20TH ST W EB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM AVE B S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Connection repairs)
Start: March 22, 9:00 a.m. End: March 22, 1:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E SB LANES CLOSED FROM WINDSOR ST TO OXFORD ST
(Grader hit repair)
Start: March 22, 9:30 a.m. End: March 22, 12:30 p.m.
ONGOING
1ST AVE N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Crane lift)
Start: March 21, 7:00 a.m. End: March 22, 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.
Winter-themed decorations being taken down on city bridges starting Tuesday
March 21, 2022 - 9:00am
- University Bridge – Tuesday, March 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Broadway Bridge – Wednesday, March 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Saskatoon Light & Power will be taking down winter-themed decorations on city bridges starting tomorrow. Work will impact traffic on the following bridges:
These will be moving work zones and will impact traffic in both directions. Road users are reminded to slow down in work zones and be respectful of workers.
Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information is available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.
Saskatoon has a lot to celebrate during Canada Water Week
March 21, 2022 - 2:23am
Canada Water Week (March 21-27, 2022) is a national celebration of water that is held annually to coincide with World Water Day on March 22.
“Saskatoon has a lot to celebrate and be proud of when it comes to our water,” says Pam Hamoline, Interim Director of Saskatoon Water. “Not only does our city have one of the highest quality water supplies in North America, but right now we have several projects in motion to ensure we continue to deliver a high quality and safe drinking water product.”
During Canada Water Week, the City is featuring some of those initiatives in a social media campaign, like the new McOrmond Drive Reservoir and Pump Station, Transfer Pumping and Electrical Upgrades project and Spadina Lift Station project, while also educating about our water source and how it gets into and out of our homes.
“Every day, we turn on our taps and flush our toilets without always thinking about where the water is coming from, how it reaches our homes and what happens to it when we’re done with it.”
The theme for World Water Day on Tuesday, March 22 is Groundwater. While Saskatoon’s drinking water is sourced from the South Saskatchewan River, Hamoline says protecting this important underground water resource is vital.
“What we as residents do above ground, matters underground. For example, we should be mindful of what we put on our lawns and gardens and what may be draining down the city’s storm sewers.”
Keep an eye on the City of Saskatoon’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram this week to learn more about Saskatoon’s water system, our groundwater resource, and some of the big water and waste water projects underway.
Daily Road Report - March 21, 2022
March 18, 2022 - 9:00am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
1ST AVE N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Crane lift)
Start: March 21, 7:00 a.m. End: March 22, 5:30 p.m.
DIEFENBAKER DR EB MEDIAN LANE & WB LEFT TURN BAY CLOSED AT CENTENNIAL DR
(Manhole repair)
Start: March 21, 9:30 a.m. End: March 21, 12:30 p.m.
ONGOING
No projects are ongoing on Priority 1 streets as of this date.
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, March 19-20, 2022
March 18, 2022 - 8:48am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
TAYLOR ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM WIGGINS AVE S TO MCKINNON AVE S
(Tree trimming)
Start: March 19, 7:30 a.m. End: March 19, 6:00 p.m.
3RD AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM DUKE ST TO DUCHESS ST
(Cable installation)
Start: March 19, 8:00 a.m. End: March 19, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR S WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO VALLEY RD
(Sasktel installs)
Start: March 19, 8:00 a.m. End: March 20, 6:30 p.m.
ONGOING
No projects are ongoing on Priority 1 streets as of this date.
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.
3rd Avenue closed between 20th and 22nd streets on Saturday
March 18, 2022 - 10:00am
3rd Avenue will be closed between 20th and 22nd streets on Saturday, March 19, at 8:00 a.m. for storm main repair work. 21st Street will be closed between 2nd and 4th 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 is 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.