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The City of Saskatoon will be closing early next week to allow employees the statutory time to vote in the federal election.

As a result, City Hall will close all front public-facing services at 4:30 p.m. on Election Day, Monday, September 20, 2021. 

The Canada Elections Act states that employers must allow employees three consecutive hours to cast their votes while the polls are open. Polls are open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

A secure payment drop box is located outside the front doors of City Hall at 222-3^rd Avenue North for customers to drop off cheque payments after hours.

To help reduce transportation barriers to voting polls, residents can ride all routes on Access, On-Demand Transit and fixed-route transit for FREE on Monday, September 20.

Find the free pass at SaskatoonTransit.ca or pick one up at the Transit Customer Service Centre, any Saskatoon Public Library, City Hall, or a Civic Leisure Centre. Simply show the pass to the operator on your phone or physically.  

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In response to the new provincial public health measures, the City wishes to remind residents that masks are required when traveling on Saskatoon Transit and when accessing indoor City-operated facilities and services. City Council approved the action at its meeting on Monday, August 30 as an added safety measure to address the increasing spread of COVID-19 in our community and it is now required and enforceable under the public health order.

According to the Government of Saskatchewan public health order, youth athletes under age 18 are exempt from the masking order for indoor youth athletics and while they are actively engaged in athletic activity. Masking in venues hosting youth athletics will remain required for general entry and exit into the facility, for athletes and spectators. 

The Government of Saskatchewan also introduced a mandatory vaccination or COVID testing requirement for all Government of Saskatchewan ministry, crown and agency employees. These employees will be required to be fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine by October 1. Employees that do not provide proof of vaccination will be required to provide proof of a negative test result on a consistent basis. 

The City has been planning the launch of regular mandatory COVID-19 rapid tests for all staff who report to the workplace, with adjustments for fully vaccinated staff who choose to share their vaccination status. The program will launch October 4 for City staff.

At the earlier request of City Council and in response to the Government of Saskatchewan’s October 1 requirement to show proof of vaccination or negative test for public access to certain establishments, businesses and event venues that bring groups of people together, the City will explore the impact to civic facilities, programs and services once full details of the proof of vaccination system and technology are shared by the province.

More details on the Government of Saskatchewan’s announcement are available on their website. For the latest updates, visit saskatoon.ca/covid-19. 

On Friday, September 17 and Monday, September 20, if you are visiting City Hall to make a payment at Corporate Revenue you will be able to pay by cash or cheque only; payment by Interac (debit card) will not be available on these days due to a system upgrade.

• For Cash/Cheque payments on these two days, customers will receive a written manual receipt.
• Please bring your utility statement, parking ticket, etc. so your account number and the amount you owe can be verified during the upgrade period.

A secure payment drop box is located outside the front doors of City Hall at 222-3^rd Avenue North for customers wishing to drop off cheque-only payments after hours.

As a reminder, masks are required when visiting City Hall.

In continuously improving our customer-facing systems, we apologize for any inconvenience over these two days.

Visit saskatoon.ca for information on City services and programs.

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
*The COVID-19 vaccination site at Prairieland Park is ongoing. For access directions see the site map. Be prepared for slower moving traffic in the area and remain patient. Traffic will be monitored; routes and traffic signals will be adjusted as needed. 

NEW

22ND ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE V S TO AVE W S
(Water main repair)
Start: April 7, 8:00 a.m. End: April 8, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST W WB CURB & LEFT TURN BAY CLOSED AT AVE W S
(Water main repair)
Start: April 7, 8:00 a.m. End: April 8, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM AVE T N TO AVE Q N
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: April 7, 9:30 a.m. End: April 7, 3:30 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR EB & WB VARIOUS LANES CLOSED FROM INNOVATION BLVD TO CENTRAL AVE
(Streetlight work)
Start: April 7, 1:00 p.m. End: April 7, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

RUTH ST W EXPECTED DELAYS AT ST HENRY AVE
(Vaccine drive thru)
Start: April 5, 6:00 a.m. End: Ongoing
 

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.

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

MCORMOND DR EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM WANUSKEWIN RD TO CENTRAL AVE
(Streetlight repairs)
Start: December 24, 9:30 a.m. End: December 24, 1:30 p.m.

ONGOING

TAYLOR ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM LANSDOWNE AVE TO ALBERT AVE
(Valve replacement)
Start: December 23, 8:00 a.m. End: December 24, 5:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE NB RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM KONIHOWSKI RD TO GARVIE RD
(Water main & roadway construction)
Start: December 12, 8:00 a.m. End: December 24, 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.

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

24TH ST E EB & WB LANES CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO 4TH AVE N
(Bikes on Broadway)
Start: May 21, 6:00 a.m. End: May 21, 4:00 p.m.

3RD AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Bikes on Broadway)
Start: May 21, 6:00 a.m. End: May 21, 4:00 p.m.

HIGHWAY 16 WB LANES CLOSED AT BOYCHUK DR
(Overpass construction)
Two-way traffic will be accommodated in the EB lanes.
Start: May 20, 6:00 a.m. End: May 26, 4:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Tree stump removal)
Start: May 20, 7:00 a.m. End: May 20, 3:00 p.m.

20TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO 2ND AVE S
(Tree stump removal)
Start: May 20, 7:00 a.m. End: May 20, 3:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD SB LANES CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO CAVERS ST
(catch basin replacement)
Start: May 20, 8:00 a.m. End: May 20, 12:00 p.m.

22ND ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO PACIFIC AVE
(tree stump removals)
Start: May 21, 9:00 a.m. End: May 21, 6:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD SB LANES CLOSED FROM 7TH AVE N TO 33RD ST E
(catch basin replacement)
Start: May 20, 12:00 p.m. End: May 20, 4:00 p.m.

NIGHTWORK

CIRCLE DRIVE SPEED REDUCTIONS - ROTATING LOCATIONS
(Street Sweeping Train)
Sweeping will not take place on weekends (Friday/Saturday).
Start: May 7, 8:00 p.m. End: June 8, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

HIGHWAY16 EB LANES CLOSED AT BOYCHUK DR
(girder installation)
Two-way traffic will be accommodated in the WB lanes.
Start: May 6, 6:00 a.m. End: May 19, 4:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 107TH ST W TO 108TH ST W
(sidewalk replacement)
Start: May 14, 7:00 a.m. End: May 20, 5:00 p.m.

QUEEN ST WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO 3RD AVE N
(water main replacement)
Start: May 15, 7:00 a.m. End: May 21, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST W EB & WB CURB LANES CLOSED AT AVE D N
(intersection improvements)
Start: May 10, 11:00 a.m. End: May 25, 8:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DRIVE WB ROAD CLOSED AT MCORMOND DR
(construction)
Two-way traffic will be accommodated in the EB lanes.
Start: May 17, 5:00 a.m. End: June 1, 8:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM KONIHOWSKI RD TO FEDORUK DR
(roadway construction)
Two-way traffic will be accommodated in the NB lanes.
Start: November 6, 7:00 a.m. End: October 1, 5:00 p.m.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Slow down, pay attention and respect work zones. Watch for pedestrians and work crews, and for everyone’s safety, please obey all detours, signs and barriers.

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

There are no new projects scheduled for this date.

ONGOING

DIEFENBAKER DR ROAD CLOSED FROM ST LAURENT CRES TO LLOYD CRES
(Valve replacement)
Start: March 23, 9:00 a.m. End: March 24, 5:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM KING ST TO PRINCESS ST
(Water & sewer)
Start: March 23, 8:00 a.m. End: March 24, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM RANGE ROAD 3044 TO MCORMOND DR
(Trucking route)
Start: February 24, 7:00 a.m. End: October 26, 5:00 p.m.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Slow down, pay attention and respect work zones. Watch for pedestrians and work crews, and for everyone’s safety, please obey all detours, signs and barriers.