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Daily Road Report - October 25, 2021
October 22, 2021 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
NELSON RD EB CRUB LANE CLOSED FROM LOWE RD TO HEAL AVE
(Concrete pumping)
Start: October 25, 6:00 a.m. End: October 25, 6:00 p.m.
FEHEREGHAZI BLVD CLOSED FROM FAST CRES TO BOLSTAD LINK
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 25, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MELROSE AVE TO MCPHERSON AVE
(Gas valve removal)
Start: October 25, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 7:00 p.m.
33RD ST W FOUR-WAY STOP AT CONFEDERATION DR
(Intersection improvements)
Start: October 25, 9:00 a.m. End: October 26, 3:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE NB/SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM SOMERS RD TO AGRA RD
(Concrete Median Repairs)
Start: October 25, 9:00 a.m. End: October 28, 4:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR NB/SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED NEAR SOUTH GRID RD
(Concrete Median Repairs)
Start: October 25, 9:00 a.m. End: October 28, 4:00 p.m.
ONGOING
COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANE & SHOULDER CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO PETERS COVE
(Roadwork)
Start: October 12, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 4:00 p.m..
TAYLOR ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM ROSEWOOD GATE TO MEADOWS PKY
(Construction)
Start: October 23, 9:00 a.m. End: October 25, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 2ND AVE S
(Water main repair)
Start: October 24, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 5:00 p.m.
2ND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 21ST ST TO 19TH ST
(Water main repair)
Start: October 24, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 5:00 p.m.
BOYCHUK DR INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BRANDON PL
(Channelization)
Start: October 19, 7:00 a.m. End: October 27, 5:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Storm sewer work)
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: October 31, 7:00 a.m.
8TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT NEW MCORMOND DR
(Construction)
Start: April 26, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 7:00 a.m.
NEAULT RD NB CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Water main construction)
Temporary traffic lights allowing alternating traffic flow
Start: September 20, 10:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Weekend Road Report - October 23-24, 2021
October 22, 2021 - 2:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
COLLEGE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM UNIVERSITY DR TO WIGGINS AVE N
(Valve repair)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes.
Start: October 23, 8:00 a.m. End: October 24, 5:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM ROSEWOOD GATE TO MEADOWS PKY
(Construction)
Start: October 23, 9:00 a.m. End: October 25, 5:00 p.m.
3RD AVE N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 24, 7:00 a.m. End: October 24, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM UNIVERSITY DR TO TEMPERANCE ST
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 24, 7:00 a.m. End: October 24, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 2ND AVE S
(Water main repair)
Start: October 24, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 5:00 p.m.
2ND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Coil lift)
Start: October 24, 7:30 a.m. End: October 24, 11:30 a.m.
2ND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 21ST ST TO 19TH ST
(Water main repair)
Start: October 24, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 5:00 p.m.
ONGOING
COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANE & SHOULDER CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO PETERS COVE
(Roadwork)
Start: October 12, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 4:00 p.m.
BOYCHUK DR INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BRANDON PL
(Channelization)
Start: October 19, 7:00 a.m. End: October 27, 5:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Storm sewer work)
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: October 31, 7:00 a.m.
8TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT NEW MCORMOND DR
(Construction)
Start: April 26, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 7:00 a.m.
NEAULT RD NB LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Water main construction)
Temporary traffic lights allowing alternating traffic flow
Start: September 20, 10:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
2nd Avenue closed between 19th and 21st streets starting Sunday
October 22, 2021 - 11:00am
2nd Avenue will closed between 19th and 21st streets starting Sunday, October 24, at 7:00 a.m. for water main work. 20th Street will be closed between 1st 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.
Bus service to see Eric Church
October 22, 2021 - 10:00am
- 6:45 p.m.
- 7:05 p.m.
- 7:25 p.m.
- 7:45 p.m.
Direct service from the Special Events Stop (outside the 2nd Avenue Lofts at 23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see Eric Church at SaskTel Centre on Saturday, October 23, is available at the following times:
Post event drop-off is the downtown terminal and regular fares apply ($3.00 per trip). 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 you 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.
Fehereghazi Boulevard closed between Bolstad Link and Fast Crescent on Monday
October 22, 2021 - 9:00am
Fehereghazi Boulevard will be closed between Bolstad Link and Fast Crescent on Monday, October 25 at 7:00 a.m. for roadway patching work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this work. This project is expected to take 10 hours to complete, barring unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
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.
Taylor Street closed between Meadows Parkway and Rosewood Gate starting Saturday
October 22, 2021 - 8:00am
Taylor Street will be closed between Meadows Parkway and Rosewood Gate starting Saturday, October 23, at 9:00 a.m. for roadway work. Taylor Street will remain open between Meadows Parkway and Wess Road to provide access to the Meadows Market and Costco areas. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this work. This project is expected to take three days to complete, barring any unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
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.
2nd Avenue closed between 21st and 22nd streets on Sunday
October 22, 2021 - 7:00am
2nd Avenue will be closed between 21st and 22nd streets on Sunday, October 24, at 7:30 a.m. for craning work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this work. This project is expected to take four hours to complete, barring any unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
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 - October 22, 2021
October 21, 2021 - 3:00pm
*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
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 22, 8:00 a.m. End: October 22, 11:00 a.m.
TAYLOR ST E EB & WB DRIVING LANES CLOSED FROM LOUISE AVE TO PARK AVE
(Valve repair)
Traffic will be maintained in the parking lanes.
Start: October 22, 9:00 a.m. End: October 22, 5:30 a.m.
CIRCLE DR S WB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO VALLEY RD
(Repairs)
Start: October 22, 9:00 a.m. End: October 22, 3:00 p.m.
2ND AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 19TH ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 22, 9:00 a.m. End: October 22, 3:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 45TH ST W TO CIRCLE DR E
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 22, 11:00 a.m. End: October 22, 1:00 p.m.
ONGOING
20TH ST W EB & WB CLOSED FROM AVE W S TO AVE Y S
(Valve replacement)
Start: October 21, 8:00 a.m. End: October 22, 4:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANE & SHOULDER CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO PETERS COVE
(Roadwork)
Start: October 12, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 4:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD NB LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Water main construction)
Temporary traffic lights allowing alternating traffic flow
Start: September 20, 10:00 a.m. End: October 25, 5:00 p.m.
BOYCHUK DR INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BRANDON PL
(Channelization)
Start: October 19, 7:00 a.m. End: October 27, 5:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Storm sewer work)
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: October 31, 7:00 a.m.
8TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED NEW MCORMOND DR
(Construction)
Start: April 26, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 7:00 a.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.
Update: Free events for youth on Friday, November 12, 2021
October 20, 2021 - 10:31am
- Proof of vaccination and ID for those eligible (12 and over) is required. Note: Photo ID is not required for anyone under 17 years. Acceptable ID is copy of any government issued identification such as Saskatchewan Health Card, Birth Certificate, and Passport or a Student ID.
- Masks will be mandatory for all participants inside the facility and during all activities.
- Equipment will be sanitized after every use.
- Proper food handling protocols will be followed.
- Physical distancing will be in place.
Registration is now open for Girls in Motion and for Taking to the Court – free events being hosted by the City of Saskatoon on Friday, November 12, 2021, for youth
ages 10 to 14.
Girls in Motion
Friday, November 12
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saskatoon Soccer Centre, 150 Nelson Road
A day for youth to become inspired to live a healthy, happy lifestyle and enjoy physical activities. This year’s sessions include zumba, gymnastics, hoop dancing, self defence, ballet/jazz and yoga.
Taking to the Court
Friday, November 12
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cosmo Civic Centre, 3130 Laurier Drive
A day for youth to get active and have fun learning futsal and box lacrosse.
Lunch and snacks are provided at each event. Space is limited. Register online at leisureonline.saskatoon.ca or call or visit any Leisure Centre by Monday, November 8.
Know before you go! The following COVID-19 safety protocols will be in place to ensure the safety of staff and participants:
Daily Road Report - October 21, 2021
October 20, 2021 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE W S TO AVE Y S
(valve replacement)
Start: October 21, 8:00 a.m. End: October 22, 4:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CENTRAL AVE TO MCKERCHER DR
(Streetlight pole replacement)
Start: October 21, 9:00 a.m. End: October 21, 12:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB OFFRAMP & SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT MCKERCHER DR
(Tie in repair)
Start: October 21, 9:00 a.m. End: October 21, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
NELSON RD ROAD CLOSED FROM HEAL AVE TO HEATH AVE
(connections work)
Start: October 18, 8:00 a.m. End: October 21, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANE & SHOULDER CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO PETERS COVE
(Roadwork)
Start: October 12, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 4:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD NB LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Water main construction)
Temporary traffic lights allowing alternating traffic flow
Start: September 20, 10:00 a.m. End: October 25, 5:00 p.m.
BOYCHUK DR INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BRANDON PL
(Channelization)
Start: October 19, 7:00 a.m. End: October 27, 5:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Storm sewer work)
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: October 31, 7:00 a.m.
8TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED NEW MCORMOND DR
(Construction)
Start: April 26, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 7:00 a.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.