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Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Moose Jaw Warriors at SaskTel Centre on Friday, April 26 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times: 

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Moose Jaw Warriors on Saturday, April 27 at 7:00 p.m. (previously stated as 4:00 p.m.), is available at the following times: 

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

Post-event drop-off is at 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. Typically, buses arrive onsite 30 minutes prior to the end of the event.

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 to help make connections that combine Transit with OnDemand Transit, riide, and Uber. Download the Transit app from the Apple Store or Google Play.

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.

The first phase of the College Drive Water Main Maintenance Project is nearing completion. The second phase starts on Monday, April 29. Two-way traffic on College Drive will be maintained, but there will be lane reductions on both sides between Clarence and Cumberland avenues. This phase is expected to take approximately 11 weeks to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

• Zipper merging will be required due to lane closures. Drivers are reminded to use all available lanes and take turns at the end. This will help everyone get through the work zone faster.
• Saskatoon Transit will be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.

The College Drive Water Main Maintenance Project will be underway until October. To see current road restrictions on priority Saskatoon roadways during the 2024 construction season, check and/or subscribe to the City’s Daily Road Report or visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

The National Day of Mourning is observed annually on April 28. In recognition, flags at all City of Saskatoon facilities will fly at half-mast for the day.

The National Day of Mourning was officially recognized by the federal government in 1991 and commemorates workers who have been killed, injured or suffered illness due to workplace-related hazards and incidents. It’s also a day to collectively renew our commitment to improving health and safety in the workplace and to preventing further injuries, illnesses and deaths.

The City of Saskatoon is committed to safety in all we do. The National Day of Mourning is an opportunity to create important awareness about workplace safety and our organization’s commitment to ensure every employee goes home safe and healthy at the end of every workday.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Moose Jaw Warriors at SaskTel Centre on Friday, April 26 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times: 

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Moose Jaw Warriors on Saturday, April 27 at 4:00 p.m., is available at the following times: 

• 2:45 p.m.
• 3:25 p.m.

Post-event drop-off is at 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. Typically, buses arrive onsite 30 minutes prior to the end of the event.

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 to help make connections that combine Transit with OnDemand Transit, riide, and Uber. Download the Transit app from the Apple Store or Google Play.

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.

The Warman Road southbound ramp to Circle Drive westbound will be closed starting Monday, April 29th, for a sewer main installation. This work is expected to take two weeks to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

• Drivers will be unable to access Circle Drive westbound from Warman Road north and will need to use alternate routes, like Millar Avenue.
• Saskatoon Transit will be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.                              

To see current road restrictions on priority Saskatoon roadways during the 2024 construction season, check and/or subscribe to the City’s Daily Road Report or visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

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

NEW

LORNE AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 1ST ST E TO 3RD ST E
(Water main valve repair)
Start: April 26, 9:00 a.m. End: April 26, 3:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD SB RIGHT TURN LANE AT ASSINIBOINE DR
(Sign work)
Start: April 26, 10:00 a.m. End: April 26, 12:00 p.m.

ONGOING

20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE B TO AVE C
(Unplanned water main work)
Start: April 24, 9:00 a.m. End: TBD

COLLEGE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO HOSPITAL DR
(Water main maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the westbound lanes
Start: April 16, 7:00 a.m. End: April 28, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM WIGGINS AVE N TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 16, 7:00 a.m. End: April 28, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST E EB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Construction)
Start: April 21, 7:00 a.m. End: May 5, 5:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST WB LANES CLOSED FROM BRAND RD TO JASPER AVE
(Ditching & culvert work)
Start: April 24, 7:00 a.m. End: June 7, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E 
(Construction) 
Use McOrmond Dr 
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024, 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.

Spring is here, which means City workers are starting to ramp up maintenance activities for the more than 2,000 hectares of park and open spaces in Saskatoon. Seasonal workers returned mid-April and the park clean-up process will continue until mid-May.  

Spring park maintenance activities include:  

• Park clean-up, consisting mainly of litter control and removal of branches and leaves from turf areas and shrub beds.  
• Pumping out the spring run-off in low-lying areas in parks and green spaces.  
• Sweeping park-front sidewalks and boulevards where grass, trees and/or flowerpots are located. Full-size street sweepers will follow the same path after to collect the debris left behind on the road.   
• Grooming of crusher dust trails in naturalized park areas to remove the ruts from run-off and other winter activities will begin once the trails have fully dried. 
• Collecting litter and beginning of mowing cycles to over 400 hectares of open space areas along Circle Drive and other major freeways. 
• Emptying of garbage receptacles will increase to at least once a week, beginning May 4. 
• The Sports Field program is preparing the above basic sports fields in time for the May 1 start date for the various sport user groups. This includes infield grooming of the softball/baseball diamonds, turf inspection, litter/garbage control and field line painting. 

Residents are reminded that a Park Access Permit is required to access private property from a City park to complete all work including landscaping, construction, tree removal, renovations and building a deck, fence or pool. Homeowners and contractors can request a permit by completing the online application form at least one week prior to the date required. Visit saskatoon.ca/parkaccess to access the form and more information on park access requirements.  

For more information on seasonal park maintenance, visit saskatoon.ca/parkmaintenance.  

Lorne Avenue will be closed between 1st and 3rd streets on Friday, April 26, starting at 9:00 a.m. for a water main valve repair. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take one day 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 are 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.

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

NEW

4TH AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Exterior sign installations)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the northbound lanes
Start: April 25, 9:00 a.m. End: April 25, 3:00 p.m.

LORNE AVE ROAD CLOSED AT 4TH ST E
(Catch basin repairs)
Start: April 25, 9:00 a.m. End: April 25, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

COLLEGE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO HOSPITAL DR
(Water main maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the westbound lanes
Start: April 16, 7:00 a.m. End: April 28, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM WIGGINS AVE N TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 16, 7:00 a.m. End: April 28, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST E EB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Construction)
Start: April 21, 7:00 a.m. End: May 5, 5:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST WB LANES CLOSED FROM BRAND RD TO JASPER AVE
(Ditching & culvert work)
Start: April 24, 7:00 a.m. End: June 7, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E 
(Construction) 
Use McOrmond Dr 
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024, 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.

20th Street West will be closed between avenues B and C starting today at 9:00 a.m. for unplanned water main repairs. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. The timeline to complete this work will be updated later today. 

Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are 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.