News Releases

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

NEW

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.

51ST ST E EB LANES CLOSED AT CLEVELAND AVE
(Priority 1 valve replacement)
Start: April 21, 8:00 a.m. End: April 21, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING

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.

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.

CLARENCE AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM UNIVERSITY DR TO COLLEGE DR
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 16, 7:00 a.m. End: April 28, 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.

Lorne Avenue will be closed between Taylor and 2nd streets on Monday, April 22, starting at 9:00 a.m. for storm sewer manhole work. 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.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatchewan Rush take on the Toronto Rock at SaskTel Centre on Saturday, April 20 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

Post-event drop-off is 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.

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

NEW

No new projects are scheduled to start on this date.

ONGOING

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.

COLLEGE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO HOSPITAL DR
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 16, 7:00 a.m. End: April 28, 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.

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

NEW

CIRCLE DR W NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 33RD ST W TO EDMONTON AVE
(Spring litter pick up)
Start: April 18, 9:00 a.m. End: April 18, 11:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR W SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM AIRPORT DR TO CARDINAL CRES
(Spring litter pick up)
Start: April 18, 9:00 a.m. End: April 18, 11:00 a.m.

8TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CAMPBELL AVE TO ARGYLE AVE
(Catch basin repair)
Start: April 18, 9:00 a.m. End: April 18, 11:00 a.m.

ONGOING

2ND AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO 26TH ST E
(Brewery construction)
2-way traffic in NB lanes
Start: April 15, 8:00 a.m. End: April 18, 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.

COLLEGE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO HOSPITAL DR
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 16, 7:00 a.m. End: April 28, 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.

A large water main maintenance project on College Drive will restrict driving lanes between Cumberland and Clarence avenues until October. Slow-moving traffic is expected through the area at peak driving times, which may cause delays for Saskatoon Transit routes.

Saskatoon Transit routes to and from downtown via the University Bridge will continue along College Drive; however, outbound bus stops on the south side of College Drive within the construction zone are planned to be closed until mid-August. The lane closures for the work area affect routes 4, 13, 16, 17, 43, 44, 45, 46, 81 and 82.

Riders with stops affected by the work zone may have to use a stop further from their destination. Consider loading your bike on the bus for the extra distance or try an e-scooter.

We thank our customers for their patience and cooperation through these service interruptions. Find Transit service alerts and real-time bus information on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop. 

The City of Saskatoon has now expanded our ePermitting platform to include applications for property information disclosure reports, address change requests and encroachments agreement requests. Starting today, you can conveniently submit your application and pay fees through the user-friendly digital platform.

Currently, the following applications and approvals are now available through ePermitting:

• Building Permits
• Plumbing Permits
• Property Information Disclosure
• Address Change Requests
• Encroachment Agreement
• Zoning Compliance Certificate
• Subdivision & Condo Approvals
• Zoning Bylaw Amendment (Rezoning & Land Use)
• Discretionary Use Applications
• Concept Plan / Official Community Plan Submissions
• Minor Variance Requests
• Architectural Control District Approvals
• Direct Control District Applications

The ePermitting system is designed to streamline the application process, making it faster, more efficient and accessible to all residents. With just a few clicks, you can submit your application and pay fees from the comfort of your home or office, at any time that suits you.

An efficient approval process is important to our community's development. Embracing digital technology for applications enhances transparency, accountability and service delivery for our residents.

To get started with ePermitting, simply visit our website at saskatoon.ca/epermitting. 

Road conditions are wet and slushy from rain and snow overnight, which is expected to continue today and tomorrow in Saskatoon. City crews were applying de-icing material as required on Circle Drive and other high-speed and high-traffic streets, bridges and intersections throughout the night.

Even with the use of salt to prevent icing, the fluctuation in temperature and wind gusting can create icy conditions. Drivers are reminded to leave extra time for travelling, slow down and be cautious for the morning peak commute.

As it continues snowing, City crews will be grading snow and slush from priority streets and sidewalks today. This slush can freeze and create slippery conditions as temperatures drop overnight.

We appreciate your cooperation and patience as we navigate through these weather conditions. Learn more about winter road maintenance at saskatoon.ca/snow.

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

NEW

MCKERCHER DR SB LEFT TURN LANE & MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM EDINBURGH PL TO 8TH ST E
(Sanitary main flushing)
Start: April 17, 9:00 a.m. End: April 17, 3:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO LUTHER PL
(Sanitary main flushing)
Start: April 17, 9:00 a.m. End: April 17, 3:00 p.m.

33RD ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT AVE E N
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Traffic squeezed into parking lanes
Start: April 17, 9:00 a.m. End: April 17, 3:00 p.m.

1ST AVE S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Catch basin repair)
Start: April 17, 1:00 p.m. End: April 17, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

2ND AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO 26TH ST E
(Brewery construction)
2-way traffic in NB lanes
Start: April 15, 8:00 a.m. End: April 18, 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.

COLLEGE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO HOSPITAL DR
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 16, 7:00 a.m. End: April 28, 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.

As the weather warms, cemetery staff will begin spring cleanup of the cemetery grounds. The City of Saskatoon reminds visitors to the Woodlawn Cemetery of the guidelines in place for gravesite memorials. These guidelines are intended to maintain a pleasant environment and respect the final resting place of loved ones: 

• Only approved monuments or memorials are considered permanent items and are permitted to remain in the cemetery year-round. All other items placed on a gravesite, flowerbed, monument, or concrete foundation are considered temporary and will be removed periodically.  
• Flowers and other items are permitted on the gravesite the day of the burial and will be left for a period of seven calendar days. After this time, items will be removed by the City. Please note, the City does not take responsibility for any removed, damaged, or missing items placed in the cemetery by the public.  

From May 1 to October 15: 

• Families may establish a flowerbed at the gravesite upon approval from the Cemetery Office, except for military burials in the Field of Honour and flat marker areas. Annual flowers are allowed, provided they do not hang over the edge of the flowerbed or impede maintenance of adjacent gravesites. Flowerbeds must be approved by the Cemetery Office prior to installation to ensure they are within guidelines.  
• Items not allowed in flowerbeds include shrubs, perennials, decorative fencing, rocks, stones, concrete, and breakable or fragile items. 
• The City assumes no responsibility for the appearance, maintenance and fall cleanup of approved flowerbeds planted by the public. If flowerbeds are neglected, they will be removed. 

Cemetery visiting hours are 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily. The Cemetery Office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:20 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays. For all inquiries, contact the Cemetery Office at 306-975-3308 or cemetery@saskatoon.ca.