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Weekend Road Report, October 2-3, 2021
October 1, 2021 - 2:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
HIGHWAY 16 NB & SB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN BAYS CLOSED AT MARQUIS DR W
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 2, 5:30 a.m. End: October 2, 9:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB & WB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO PRESTON AVE N
(Barrier installation)
Start: October 2, 7:00 a.m. End: October 2, 7:00 p.m.
HIGHWAY 16 NB & SB CURB & LEFT TURN BAYS CLOSED AT MARQUIS DR W
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 3, 6:00 a.m. End: October 3, 9:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 3, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 12:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM UNIVERSITY DR TO TEMPERANCE ST
(Construction)
Start: October 3, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 3:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM KING ST TO QUEEN ST
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 3, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 5:00 p.m.
2ND AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 26TH ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 3, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 5:00 p.m.
1ST AVE S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Patching)
Start: October 3, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO PRESTON AVE N
(Barrier construction pour)
Start: October 3, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 7:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CENTRE LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 3, 12:00 p.m. End: October 3, 5:00 p.m.
OVERNIGHT
CIRCLE DR E EB LEFT TURN LANE; WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT MILLAR AVE
(Sewer cleaning)
Start: October 3, 8:00 p.m. End: October 4, 6:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM MILLAR AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Sanitary maintenance)
Start: October 3, 8:00 p.m. End: October 4, 7:00 a.m.
ONGOING
33RD ST W WB RIGHT TURN BAY; & EB LEFT TURN BAY CLOSED AT CONFEDERATION DR
(Intersection improvements)
Start: September 30, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 7:00 a.m.
RUTH ST E FULL CLOSURE FROM MCPHERSON AVE TO ROYAL AVE
(Water main work)
Start: August 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 4:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM 109TH ST W TO 107TH ST W
(Streetscaping)
Two-way traffic maintained in NB lanes
Start: September 7, 7:00 a.m. End: October 5, 4:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES W
(Median Barrier Replacements)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 6, 3:00 p.m.
AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM 30TH ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Water main work)
Start: September 27, 7:00 a.m. End: October 8, 4:30 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Storm sewer work)
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 7:00 a.m.
NELSON RD SOUTH SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Sidewalk closed)
Start: September 16, 6:00 a.m. End: October 16, 6:00 p.m.
14TH ST E WB PARKING LANE & CURB LANE; & CIRCLE DR NB RAMP CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO CARLETON DR
(PWM repair)
Start: September 27, 9:30 a.m. End: October 17, 4:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD NB LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Water main construction)
Start: September 20, 10:00 a.m. End: October 25, 5:00 p.m.
KENSINGTON GATE W ROAD CLOSED FROM NEAULT RD TO KENSINGTON LANE N
(Water main work)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 6:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD NB & SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM 22ND ST W TO KENSINGTON GATE W
(Water main work)
Start: September 15, 9:00 a.m. End: October 26, 4:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off: Sunday, October 3
October 1, 2021 - 12:00pm
- Residents do not attend the event if they are sick.
- Residents remain in their vehicles at all times.
- HHW material be safely sealed in clearly marked containers and placed in the back of vehicles. Containers will not be returned once handled by event staff.
The City of Saskatoon and GFL Environmental will host the next Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Drop-off Day this Sunday, October 3 (9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.) at the Civic Operations Centre (57 Valley Road).
Saskatoon residents are invited to drop off their HHW materials for recycling and safe disposal; diverting them from the landfill and helping the City work towards its 70% waste diversion target.
HHW materials include aerosols, automotive fluids, batteries, cleaners, cylinders, light bulbs, medications, yard chemicals, vaping products, and more.
In an effort to reduce wait times, residents are encouraged to use the Saskatoon Waste Wizard app or visit saskatoon.ca/wastewizard to search their items first. In some cases, a more convenient, year-round disposal option may be available.
To ensure the health and safety of residents and staff, we ask that:
More details, future event dates, and a complete list of acceptable items are available at saskatoon.ca/hazardouswaste.
City and USask study rubber tire-derived chemicals in stormwater
October 1, 2021 - 4:02am
The City of Saskatoon (City) and University of Saskatchewan (USask) recently collaborated on a study to see if chemicals that leach from rubber tires are entering the stormwater system. Water that enters storm drains, through snowmelt or rain runoff, flows into the South Saskatchewan River.
“Chemicals from rubber tire leachate have been associated with mortalities in Coho salmon in Washington State,” says Markus Brinkmann, USask Assistant Professor, School of Environment and Sustainability. “However, we currently don’t know the effects on wildlife in our region. The results, in what we believe is the first study of its kind in a Canadian municipality, show high readings of the tire rubber related compounds in Saskatoon’s runoff.”
The findings are a result of samples taken from snow facilities, snowmelt puddles, and about a dozen outfall sites along the South Saskatchewan River within the city in 2019 and 2020. The study indicates the high concentrations may relate to occasional but intense rainstorms in the summer and snowmelt in the winter. Both types of events can lead to significant accumulation followed by sudden flushing of tire rubber chemicals from roads into the stormwater system.
Russ Munro, Director of Saskatoon Water, says further research is required to better understand the factors driving the findings.
“This is a great example of why continued research and partnerships with institutions like the University of Saskatchewan are so important. Saskatoon Water operates within the guidelines set out by the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency and we’ll work with them to determine what next steps should be.”
Munro points to positive City initiatives already in place that are designed to protect the environment from contents within stormwater. Initiatives include the annual street sweeping program, numerous storm ponds that help reduce contaminants and manage water runoff, and the new Snow Management Facility. Melt water from the Snow Management Facility runs through an oil and grit separator into a meltwater/stormwater pond. The meltwater then enters a series of specially designed barriers before being discharged in a controlled fashion into the stormwater system. The City also participates in the Yellow Fish Road Program to educate residents about the impact communities can have on water runoff.
The study has been supported through an Engage Grant of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Because the risks to species of fishes and aquatic organisms in the South Saskatchewan River are unknown, the USask team has submitted a grant application to dig deeper into the mechanisms of toxicity. Another joint application from USask and the City that focuses on detection of the compounds is being prepared.
The study has been published in the peer-reviewed Environmental Science & Technology Letters.
1st Avenue closed between King and Queen streets on Sunday
October 1, 2021 - 9:00am
1st Avenue will be closed between King and Queen streets on Sunday, October 3, 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 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.
Rescheduled: 1st Avenue intersection closed at Princess Street starting Monday
October 1, 2021 - 8:00am
The intersection at 1st Avenue and Princess Street will be closed starting Monday, October 4, at 7:00 a.m. for roadway work. Princess Street will be closed between 1st Avenue and City Yards during this project. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this work. This project is expected to take nine 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.
Highway 16 intersection closures at Marquis Drive starting Saturday
October 1, 2021 - 7:00am
- Phase 1 – October 2, 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- The intersection at Highway 16 and Marquis Drive will be closed; and
- Highway 16 southbound median lane and left turn bay will be closed approaching Marquis Drive.
- Phase 2 – October 3, 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- The intersection at Highway 16 and Marquis Drive will be closed;
- Highway 16 northbound curb lane and left turn bay will closed approaching Marquis Drive; and
- Highway 16 southbound curb lane and left turn bay will be closed approaching Marquis Drive.
The intersection at Highway 16 and Marquis Drive will have closures starting Saturday, October 2, at 5:30 a.m. for roadway patching work.
Project details:
Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this work. This project is expected to take 2 days to complete, barring any unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
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.
City to provide service level update for new waste diversion regulations for businesses
September 29, 2021 - 10:14am
On Monday, October 4, the Administration will present an information report to the Standing Policy Committee of Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services outlining the proposed service level and budget requirements to support the new waste diversion regulations for the Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (ICI) Sector.
The proposal aligns and expands on a January 2020 report to City Council. The program includes administration, education, and support to improve compliance and reduce the administrative burden on businesses. The annual operating cost of $284,000 for the program services would be considered in the City’s 2022-2023 budget process later this year.
“This is a good step forward in achieving our waste reduction and diversion target,” says Angela Gardiner, General Manager of Utilities and Environment. “By implementing the necessary service levels to support these programs, we expect to divert approximately 5,400 tonnes of recyclable and organic waste from the City’s landfill every year, extending its life by approximately 5%.”
At its meeting on August 30, 2021, City Council passed Bylaw No. 9775, The Waste Amendment Bylaw, 2021. With a phased-in approach beginning in 2022, all businesses and organizations will be required to have a separate container for recycling, and those that generate food or yard waste as part of their operations will be required to have a separate organics waste container.
The full report and attachments can be found here.
Progress updates and a decision history can be found at saskatoon.ca/iciwastediversion.
Daily Road Report, October 1, 2021
September 29, 2021 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
33RD ST E WB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT 5TH AVE N
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 1, 7:00 a.m. End: October 1, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED AT LANSDOWNE AVE
(Street light replacement)
Start: October 1, 9:00 a.m. End: October 1, 12:00 p.m.
20TH ST W EB PARKING & CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE C S TO AVE B S
(Tree planting)
Start: October 1, 9:00 a.m. End: October 1, 12:00 p.m.
ONGOING
IDYLWYLD DR N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Bridge maintenance)
Start: September 29, 9:00 a.m. End: October 1, 3:00 p.m.
RUTH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO ST GEORGE AVE
(Water main lining)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 1, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB CLOSED FROM ISABELLA ST E TO HILLIARD ST E
(Sidewalk repair)
Start: September 22, 7:00 a.m. End: October 1, 6:00 p.m.
33RD ST W WB RIGHT TURN BAY & EB LEFT TURN BAY CLOSED AT CONFEDERATION DR
(Intersection improvements)
Start: September 30, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 7:00 a.m.
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCPHERSON AVE TO ROYAL AVE
(Water main work)
Start: August 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 4:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM 109TH ST W TO 107TH ST W
(Streetscaping)
Two-way traffic maintained in NB lanes
Start: September 7, 7:00 a.m. End: October 5, 4:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES W
(Median Barrier Replacements)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 6, 3:00 p.m.
AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM 30TH ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Water main work)
Start: September 27, 7:00 a.m. End: October 8, 4:30 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Storm sewer work)
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 7:00 a.m.
NELSON RD SOUTH SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Sidewalk closed)
Start: September 16, 6:00 a.m. End: October 16, 6:00 p.m.
14TH ST E WB PARKING LANE & CURB LANE; & CIRCLE DR NB RAMP CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO CARLETON DR
(PWM repair)
Start: September 27, 9:30 a.m. End: October 17, 4:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD NB LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Water main construction)
Start: September 20, 10:00 a.m. End: October 25, 5:00 p.m.
KENSINGTON GATE W ROAD CLOSED FROM NEAULT RD TO KENSINGTON LANE N
(Water main work)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 6:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD NB & SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM 22ND ST W TO KENSINGTON GATE W
(Water main work)
Start: September 15, 9:00 a.m. End: October 26, 4:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Daily Road Report, September 30, 2021
September 29, 2021 - 2:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
33RD ST W WB RIGHT TURN BAY & EB LEFT TURN BAY CLOSED AT CONFEDERATION DR
(Intersection improvements)
Start: September 30, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 7:00 a.m.
ONGOING
8TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED NEW MCORMOND DR
(Construction)
Start: April 26, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 7:00 a.m.
33RD ST W WB CURB LANE; SB RIGHT TURN LANE; & NB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT CONFEDERATION DR
(Intersection improvements)
Start: September 27, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 7:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 29TH ST W TO 27TH ST W
(Water main work)
Start: September 27, 9:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.
CONFEDERATION DR NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM CONFEDERATION CRES TO BORDEN PL
(Valve repair)
Start: September 29, 8:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Bridge maintenance)
Start: September 29, 9:00 a.m. End: October 1, 3:00 p.m.
RUTH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO ST GEORGE AVE
(Water main lining)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 1, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB CLOSED FROM ISABELLA ST E TO HILLIARD ST E
(Sidewalk repair)
Start: September 22, 7:00 a.m. End: October 1, 6:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCPHERSON AVE TO ROYAL AVE
(Water main work)
Start: August 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 4:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM 109TH ST W TO 107TH ST W
(Streetscaping)
Two-way traffic maintained in NB lanes
Start: September 7, 7:00 a.m. End: October 5, 4:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES W
(Median Barrier Replacements)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 6, 3:00 p.m.
AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM 30TH ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Water main work)
Start: September 27, 7:00 a.m. End: October 8, 4:30 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Storm sewer work)
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 7:00 a.m.
NELSON RD SOUTH SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Sidewalk closed)
Start: September 16, 6:00 a.m. End: October 16, 6:00 p.m.
14TH ST E WB PARKING LANE & CURB LANE; & CIRCLE DR NB RAMP CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO CARLETON DR
(PWM repair)
Start: September 27, 9:30 a.m. End: October 17, 4:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD NB LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Water main construction)
Start: September 20, 10:00 a.m. End: October 25, 5:00 p.m.
KENSINGTON GATE W ROAD CLOSED FROM NEAULT RD TO KENSINGTON LANE N
(Water main work)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 6:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD NB & SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM 22ND ST W TO KENSINGTON GATE W
(Water main work)
Start: September 15, 9:00 a.m. End: October 26, 4:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
City implements proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test for leisure facilities to comply with Provincial requirement
September 28, 2021 - 10:44am
- Wallet cards received at time of immunization
- A printed copy of your MySaskHealthRecord vaccine certificate (with or without a QR code) or a ‘screenshot’ of your vaccine certificate (with or without a QR code) saved to your device
- An earlier version of your MySaskHealthRecord COVID-19 vaccine certificate
- A COVID-19 vaccine printout from Saskatchewan Health Authority Public Health
- To come - A QR code/MySaskHealthRecord vaccine certificate uploaded to SK Vax Wallet app which will be available free from Google Play or Apple App stores
- Official proof of vaccine documents from other provinces may be considered
- Fitness & Weight Rooms
- Gymnasiums
- Sport Courts and Tracks
- Land Fitness Classes
- Meeting & Multi-Purpose Rooms