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Melville Street closed between Jasper and Portage avenues starting Wednesday
December 14, 2021 - 8:00am
- Wednesday, December 15, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Thursday, December 16, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Melville Street will be closed between Jasper and Portage avenues starting Wednesday, December 15, at 8:00 a.m. for survey work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this detour. This project will be set daily and is expected to take two days to complete, barring any unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
Project road closure information:
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 - December 14, 2021
December 13, 2021 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
MELVILLE ST WB LANES CLOSED FROM BRAND RD TO PORTAGE AVE
(Surveying)
Start: December 14, 8:00 a.m. End: December 14, 5:00 p.m.
ONGOING
COLLEGE DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM CAMPUS DR TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Pedestrian overpass repairs)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the EB lanes.
Start: December 7, 9:00 a.m. End: January 7, 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.
Daily Road Report - December 13, 2021
December 10, 2021 - 3:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
ATTRIDGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FORESTRY FARM PARK DR TO REVER RD
(Equipment offloading)
Start: December 13, 9:00 a.m. End: December 13, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
COLLEGE DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM CAMPUS DR TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Pedestrian overpass repairs)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the EB lanes.
Start: December 7, 9:00 a.m. End: December 22, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Weekend Road Report - December 11-12, 2021
December 10, 2021 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Crane setup)
Start: December 11, 7:00 a.m. End: December 11, 5:00 p.m.
ONGOING
COLLEGE DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM CAMPUS DR TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Pedestrian overpass repairs)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the EB lanes.
Start: December 7, 9:00 a.m. End: December 22, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Westbound driving lanes remain closed while College Drive pedestrian walkway is repaired
December 10, 2021 - 8:23am
Repairs to the College Drive pedestrian walkway are now underway. The overpass was hit by a truck with a crane the morning of Tuesday, December 7, which created damage and knocked it out of alignment. Temporary support towers have been installed.
Until the walkway repairs are complete, westbound traffic between Campus Drive and Cumberland Avenue will continue to be rerouted into the eastbound lanes. This project is expected to take approximately two weeks to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Once complete, the walkway and westbound lanes will fully reopen.
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.
Recreational pond use – ice thickness testing in progress
December 10, 2021 - 7:20am
The Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) is currently testing and monitoring ice thickness at storm water retention ponds around the city to verify their safety and integrity for recreational use.
The ice must reach a minimum thickness of at least eight inches to be considered safe for public recreational activities such as skating, broomball and hockey. Signage posted at each pond will indicate whether the pond is safe for recreational use. When the ice thickness reaches a minimum of eight inches and is considered safe, SFD will replace the “No Skating” symbol on site signs with a “Skating Permitted” image. While ice testing is underway, community members are asked to remain off storm pond ice surfaces until signage indicates the pond is safe to use.
As the weather continues to sporadically warm and cool, SFD would like to caution the public of changing ice conditions. Residents are reminded to check the posted signage each time they consider using the pond. 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 a storm water retention pond. Community members who use the ponds for recreational purposes assume all risk and maintenance responsibilities for the ice including shoveling, flooding, as well as user safety.
Only select storm water ponds are designated for recreational use. Please visit saskatoon.ca/ponds for a list of ponds permitting winter recreational use and to learn more about the Recreational Uses of Storm Water Retention Ponds policy.
2nd Avenue closed between 19th Street and Saunders Place starting Saturday
December 10, 2021 - 9:00am
2nd Avenue will be closed between 19th Street and Saunders Place starting Saturday, December 11, at 6:00 a.m. for craning work. 19th Street eastbound lanes will be closed between 2nd and 3rd 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 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.
Spadina Crescent closed between 21st and 22nd streets on Saturday
December 10, 2021 - 8:00am
Spadina Crescent will be closed between 21st and 22nd streets on Saturday, December 11, at 7:00 a.m. for crane setup work. 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 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.
Bus service to Rush vs Roughnecks
December 10, 2021 - 7:00am
- 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 the Saskatchewan Rush take on the Calgary Roughnecks at SaskTel Centre on Saturday, December 11, 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 ridehail providers like riide and Uber. Transit does the work so you can travel with ease! Download the Transit app from the Apple Store or Google Play.
To protect the health and safety of residents, customers and employees, masks are required when traveling on Saskatoon Transit and when accessing indoor City-operated facilities and services as an added safety measure to address the increasing spread of COVID-19 in our community.
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 - December 10, 2021
December 9, 2021 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
20TH ST W EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM AVE G S TO AVE H S
(Groundwater monitoring)
Start: December 10, 10:00 a.m. End: December 10, 11:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB OFF-RAMP TO 51ST E CURBSIDE SHOULDER LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO 51ST ST E
(Streetlight pole replacement)
Start: December 10, 1:00 p.m. End: December 10, 3:00 p.m.
51ST E NB ON-RAMP TO IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURBSIDE SHOULDER LANE CLOSED AT IDYLWYLD DR N
(Streetlight pole replacement)
Start: December 10, 1:00 p.m. End: December 10, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
CIRCLE DR S WB CURB LANE CLOSED & SPEED REDUCTION FROM LORNE AVE TO DIEFENBAKER PARK RD
(Construction)
Start: December 6, 7:00 a.m. End: December 10, 3:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCPHERSON AVE TO MELROSE AVE
(Connection replacement)
Start: December 6, 7:00 a.m. End: December 10, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM LANSDOWNE AVE TO CLARENCE AVE S
(Connection replacement)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes
Start: December 9, 9:30 a.m. End: December 10, 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.