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Daily Road Report - February 23, 2022
February 22, 2022 - 7:10am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
AIRPORT DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CYNTHIA ST TO CARDINAL CRES
(Gas main installation)
Start: February 23, 7:00 a.m. End: February 23, 5:00 p.m.
AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM 30TH ST W TO 31ST ST W
(Sanitary manhole repair)
Start: February 23, 8:00 a.m. End: February 23, 5:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E SB LANES CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO 25TH ST E
(Corridor light replacement)
Start: February 23, 9:00 a.m. End: February 23, 12:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB LANES & WB LEFT TURN BAY STOP SIGNS AT CIRCLE DR E
(Traffic cabinet replacement)
Start: February 23, 9:30 a.m. End: February 23, 2:30 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.
Governance and Priorities Committee recommends continuing mask education on Saskatoon Transit
February 22, 2022 - 5:29am
- When the Provincial Public Health Order on masks is lifted as of February 28 at 12:01 a.m., masks will continue to be required to access indoor City-operated facilities and services and when travelling on Saskatoon Transit. Facilities include City Hall, Leisure Centres, indoor arenas, golf course buildings, indoor spaces at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo and the downtown Saskatoon Transit Customer Service Centre. City Council approved the action at its special meeting on February 8, 2022 to ensure the safety of staff and the public who are accessing City services. This will be continually reassessed.
- Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or Negative Test is no longer required when attending City-operated facilities.
For the latest updates, visit saskatoon.ca/covid-19.
Rescheduled: Avenue H closed between 30th and 31st streets on Wednesday
February 22, 2022 - 8:00am
Avenue H will be closed between 30th and 31st streets on Wednesday, February 23, at 8:00 a.m. for sanitary sewer manhole repair work. 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.
Daily Road Report - February 22, 2022
February 21, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
2ND AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 20TH ST E
(CRANE LIFT)
Start: February 22, 8:00 a.m. End: February 22, 1:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E VARIOUS NB & SB LANES CLOSED FROM 108TH ST W TO PRESTON AVE N
(Transmission line upgrades)
Start: February 22, 9:00 a.m. End: February 22, 3:00 p.m.
Closure Details
CENTRAL AVE NB LANES CLOSED AT 108TH ST W
(GRADER HIT REPAIRS)
Start: February 22, 9:30 a.m. End: February 22, 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.
Circle Drive lane closures between Preston Avenue and 108th Street on Tuesday
February 21, 2022 - 9:00am
- Phase 1: Circle Drive northbound curb lanes will be closed early morning
- Phase 2: Circle Drive northbound and southbound median lanes will be closed mid-morning to mid-afternoon
- Phase 3: Circle Drive southbound curb lanes will be closed in the afternoon
SaskPower will continue upgrading transmission lines on Circle Drive between Preston Avenue and 108th Street on Tuesday, February 22 at 9:00 a.m. Access to and from Circle Drive to Attridge Drive will be maintained for the duration of the project. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone and will be required to slow down to 60km/h. This project is expected to take six hours to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Moving project restrictions on Circle Drive at the Train Bridge include:
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 on the Preston Crossing Power Line Project, visit: saskpower.com/prestoncrossing.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Use caution on streets and sidewalks Sunday; rain, light snow and temperature drop expected
February 19, 2022 - 10:00am
With snow melting in plus temperatures Saturday afternoon and a mix of rain and light snow through the evening and into the night, and a big drop in temperature overnight, streets and sidewalks will be icy on Sunday. Please drive carefully and use caution on sidewalks and across parking lots.
City crews with sanders will be using de-icing material as needed and then sand as the temperature drops, for traction at high-traffic locations on Circle Drive, freeways and high traffic intersections.
18 sanders will be spreading de-icing materials Saturday and Sunday, focusing on Saskatoon’s highest traffic streets, bridge decks and intersections. Please watch for their blue and amber flashing lights and leave room for road equipment to do their work.
Rut shaving in back lanes and on skipped local streets continues during the day through the weekend, with snow removal on priority streets on-going at night.
Learn about winter road maintenance at saskatoon.ca/snow.
Daily Road Report - February 21, 2022
February 18, 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.
Weekend Road Report - February 19-20, 2022
February 18, 2022 - 8:05am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CIRCLE DR E VARIOUS NB & SB LANE CLOSURES FROM 108TH ST TO ATTRIDGE DR
(Transmission line upgrades)
Closure details
Start: February 19, 9:00 a.m. End: February 19, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E VARIOUS NB & SB LANES CLOSURES FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO RUTHERFORD WAY
(Transformer line upgrades)
Closure details
Start: February 20, 5:00 a.m. End: February 20, 7:00 p.m.
51ST ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM FAITHFULL AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Hydrant replacement)
Start: February 20, 8:00 a.m. End: February 20, 5:00 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.
Snow clearing and sidewalk safety reminders during freeze-thaw conditions
February 18, 2022 - 10:30am
- Clear snow before it settles, hardens and packs-down
- Chip ice during the day when it is soft and easier to break
- Using sand or salt to increase traction and/or melt ice from the sidewalk
- Keep snow on your yard to keep drains and curbs clear
As we enter another freeze-thaw cycle this weekend, the City would like to remind residents to be safe while clearing snow and ice from sidewalks and other areas. Here are some tips to keep in mind:
Keeping sidewalks safe for pedestrians
Be a good neighbour and help prevent slips and falls by clearing sidewalks adjacent to your property within 48 hours from when any snow, ice or debris builds up.
What you can do:
Preventing a fall
If you encounter snow and/or ice on the sidewalk, walk like a penguin!
Keep your weight over your front leg, take small steps and maintain a shoulder-width foot separation with your toes angled outwards; doing this will increase your stability and helps reduce the risk of a fall.
Help our firefighters
If you have a fire hydrant located on or near your property, help our firefighters by keeping the hydrant free of snow and ice. Please clear a one metre (3 feet) perimeter around it. In an emergency, seconds count; this will help firefighters locate and efficiently connect to the hydrant in the event that you or your neighbours experience a fire emergency.
For more information, visit saskatoon.ca/goodneighbour.
Circle Drive lane closures between Preston Avenue and 108th Street on Sunday
February 18, 2022 - 10:00am
- Circle Drive southbound will be closed for approximately 30 minutes at 5:00 a.m.
- Circle Drive northbound will be closed for approximately 30 minutes at 6:00 a.m.
- 108th Street exit ramp to Circle Drive will be closed
- Circle Drive northbound and southbound median lanes at the Train Bridge lanes will be closed
- Preston Avenue eastbound offramp to Circle Drive southbound will be closed
- Attridge Drive westbound left turn bay to Circle Drive southbound will be closed
SaskPower will continue upgrading transmission lines on Circle Drive between Preston Avenue and 108th Street on Sunday, February 20 at 5:00 a.m. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. Motorists will be required to slow down to 60km/h. This project is expected to take 14 hours to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Project restrictions include:
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 on the Preston Crossing Power Line Project, visit: saskpower.com/prestoncrossing.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.