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Lorne Avenue closed between Elm and Willow streets starting Tuesday
November 15, 2021 - 9:00am
Lorne Avenue will be closed between Elm and Willow streets starting Tuesday, November 16, at 8:00 a.m. for catch basin work. Hilliard Street will be closed between Coy and McPherson 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.
Avenue H closed between 31st and 33rd streets on Tuesday
November 15, 2021 - 8:00am
Avenue H will be closed between 31st and 33rd streets on Tuesday, November 16, at 10:30 a.m. for street sweeping work. The intersection at Avenue H and 32nd Street will remain open during this project. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take 5 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.
Daily Road Report - November 15, 2021
November 12, 2021 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
22ND ST W WB LANES CLOSED FROM KENSINGTON BLVD TO HIGHWAY 7
(Overhead sign installation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes.
Start: November 15, 7:00 a.m. End: November 15, 7:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR S WB LANES SPEED REDUCTION FROM LORNE AVE TO DIEFENBAKER PARK RD
(Construction)
Start: November 15, 7:00 a.m. End: November 19, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM VICTORIA AVE TO ROYAL AVE
(Connection replacements)
Start: November 15, 9:00 a.m. End: November 19, 5:00 p.m.
ONGOING
No scheduled projects are ongoing on priority one streets at this time.
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 - November 13-14, 2021
November 12, 2021 - 2:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
No new projects are scheduled to start on these dates.
ONGOING
No scheduled projects are ongoing on priority one streets at this time.
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.
Ruth Street closed between Eastlake Avenue and Wilson Crescent starting Monday
November 12, 2021 - 8:00am
Ruth Street will be closed between Eastlake Avenue and Wilson Crescent starting Monday, November 15, at 9:00 a.m. for connection replacement work. Ruth Street westbound traffic will be squeezed into the parking lane between Eastlake and Royal avenues during this project. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take five 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.
Daily Road Report - November 11-12, 2021
November 10, 2021 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
20TH ST W EB & WB VARIOUS LANES CLOSED WITH PILOT TRUCK FROM AVE G S TO AVE H S
(Groundwater monitoring)
Start: November 12, 9:00 a.m. End: November 12, 10:00 a.m.
ONGOING
20TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 4TH AVE S
(Roadwork)
Start: November 3, 7:00 a.m. End: November 12, 4:00 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.
Back to snow-rmal when it comes to snow grading this winter
November 9, 2021 - 9:11am
- Priority 1 streets get plowed first. That’s vital stuff like freeways, major arterials and bridges.
- Priority 2 streets get graded second. These are the arterial roads with double-lanes and bus routes, like Clarence Ave.
- Priority 3 streets are completed last. These streets take you through your neighbourhood like Louise Ave, Howell Ave and Main St.
Winter weather is on the horizon and snow crews are ready to keep everyone moving around city streets and sidewalks. Our fingers are crossed it will be a typical Saskatoon winter when it comes to snow grading and removal.
No one in Saskatoon will soon forget last November’s 30-40 cm snow fall that kept people at home for days. That was the first year in decades that snow was graded and removed from all residential streets.
Now that we’re back to “snow”rmal, please remember that snow grading and removal on all residential streets is not in the budget for normal Saskatoon winters.
When it snows more than 5 cm, a Snow Event is declared and contractor graders join the City fleet to grade all priority streets within 72 hours.
There are three types of priority streets that determine the order of snow grading.
Following every significant snowfall, City-facility sidewalks, Meewasin Trail, park pathways with street lighting, pathways along freeways and arterials, and bridge walkways are graded within 48 hours.
Visit saskatoon.ca/snow to learn about snow grading after a snow event and search your address on our priority street snow grading map using the magnifying glass.
Civic Services & Holiday Hours for Remembrance Day, Thursday, November 11
November 9, 2021 - 4:00pm
The City of Saskatoon will have a number of adjusted civic services and hours of operation on Remembrance Day. Wondering what’s open or closed? See full details on the City’s website.
Commuter caution: overnight snow may affect morning driving conditions
November 9, 2021 - 9:29am
Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for snow and a risk of freezing rain in Saskatoon starting tonight. Morning commuters may want to leave early and use caution, as roads are expected to be icy for the first time in many months.
City crews will be applying salt at slippery locations through the night beginning with our highest traffic streets, bridges and intersections. If the winter storm brings more than 5 cm of snowfall, all priority streets will be graded. Please watch for their blue and amber flashing lights and leave room for road equipment to do their work.
When safe to do so, please report icy road conditions to the 24-hour Customer Care Centre at 306-975-2476. Learn about winter road maintenance at saskatoon.ca/snow.
Daily Road Report - November 10, 2021
November 9, 2021 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
TAYLOR ST E SB SHOULDER CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Landscaping)
Start: November 10, 7:00 a.m. End: November 10, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM JARVIS DR TO LOUISE AVE
(Connection repair)
Start: November 10, 8:00 a.m. End: November 10, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E VARIOUS NB & SB SINGLE LANE CLOSURES FROM HIGHWAY 11 TO TAYLOR ST E
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: November 10, 9:00 a.m. End: November 10, 12:00 p.m.
CONFEDERATION DR NB & SB VARIOUS LANES AT 33RD ST W
(Groundwater monitoring)
Start: November 10, 9:00 a.m. End: November 10, 5:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E EB/WB, NB & SB RIGHT TURN LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Junction box replacements)
Start: November 10, 10:00 a.m. End: November 10, 3:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB CURB LANE ROLLING CLOSURE FROM PEMBINA PL TO WARMAN RD
(Streetlight pole replacements)
Start: November 10, 1:30 p.m. End: November 10, 3:30 p.m.
ONGOING
NEAULT RD NB & SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Water Main installation)
Start: October 29, 7:00 a.m. End: November 10, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR WB SPEED REDUCTION FROM LORNE AVE TO GORDIE HOWE BRIDGE
(Construction)
Start: November 8, 7:00 a.m. End: November 10, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 4TH AVE S
(Roadwork)
Start: November 3, 7:00 a.m. End: November 12, 4:00 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.