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Weekend Road Report - October 26-27, 2024
October 25, 2024 - 2:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
BROADWAY AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM RUTH ST E TO ADELAIDE ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 26, 7:00 a.m. End: October 26, 3:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM MAIN ST TO 14TH ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 26, 7:00 a.m. End: October 26, 3:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH ST E TO 4TH ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 26, 7:00 a.m. End: October 26, 3:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM BOTTOMLEY AVE N TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Gas work)
Start: October 26, 7:00 a.m. End: October 26, 7:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM NORTHRIDGE DR TO AVE C N
(Construction)
Start: October 26, 7:00 a.m. End: October 26, 7:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 27TH ST W
(Driveway installation)
Start: October 26, 7:00 a.m. End: October 27, 4:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM 13TH ST E TO 14TH ST E
(Roadway patching)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in SB lanes
Start: October 26, 8:00 a.m. End: October 26, 4:00 p.m.
33RD ST E EB LANES & WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO 5TH AVE N
(Pole replacement)
Start: October 27, 7:00 a.m. End: October 27, 11:00 a.m.
33RD ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE P N TO EDMONTON AVE
(Pole replacement)
Start: October 27, 7:00 a.m. End: October 27, 12:00 p.m.
AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM 29TH ST W TO RUSHOLME RD
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 27, 7:00 a.m. End: October 27, 3:00 p.m.
5TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 27, 7:00 a.m. End: October 27, 3:00 p.m.
NIGHT WORK
22ND ST W WB & EB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM AVE P N TO AVE O S
(Sewer inspections)
Start: October 26, 10:00 p.m. End: October 27, 1:00 a.m.
3RD AVE S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT 21ST ST E
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: October 27, 7:00 p.m. End: October 28, 7:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S SB LEFT TURN & MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT 20TH ST W
(Sewer lining)
Start: October 27, 8:00 p.m. End: October 28, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
COLLEGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM BOTTOMLEY RD TO WIGGINS RD
(Water main maintenance)
Start: October 9, 7:00 a.m. End: October 27, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM BETTS AVE TO HART RD
(Link construction)
Start: October 15, 7:00 a.m. End: October 28, 5:00 p.m.
PRIMROSE DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM PINEHOUSE DR TO COPPERMINE CRES
(Paving)
Start: October 23, 7:00 a.m. End: October 28, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR SB CURB & RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO HEAL AVE
(Link platform construction)
Start: September 30, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 4:30 p.m.
8TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED AT MCORMOND DR
(Intersection construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 4:30 p.m.
8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT AVE X S
(Traffic signal installation)
Start: October 25, 9:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM ACADIA DR TO MOSS AVE
(Construction)
Start: October 21, 7:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.
24TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(SL&P construction)
Start: August 7, 8:00 a.m. End: November 7, 5:00 p.m.
AVE H S ROAD CLOSED FROM 16TH ST W TO 18TH ST W
(Valve replacement)
Avenue H and 17th Avenue intersection will remain open
Start: October 21, 7:00 a.m. End: November 10, 4:00 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.
Avenue H closed between 29th Street and Rusholme Road on Sunday
October 25, 2024 - 7:00am
Avenue H will be closed between 29th Street and Rusholme Road on Sunday, October 27, starting at 7:00 a.m. for roadway patching. 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.
Bus service to PBR Saskatoon Classic
October 25, 2024 - 6:00am
- 5:45 p.m.
- 6:25 p.m.
- 5:45 p.m.
- 6:25 p.m.
Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to the PBR Saskatoon Classic at SaskTel Centre on Friday, October 25 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:
Direct service from the Special Events Stop to the PBR Saskatoon Classic at SaskTel Centre on Saturday, October 26 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:
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.
Daily Road Report - October 25, 2024
October 24, 2024 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CLAYPOOL DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM AIRPORT DR TO MCCLOCKLIN RD
(Catch basin repair)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: October 25, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 10:00 a.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT REVER RD
(Curb repair)
Start: October 25, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 3:00 p.m.
CLAYPOOL DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT CHIEF LOUIS TAYPOTAT AVE
(Concrete work)
Start: October 25, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT AVE X S
(Traffic signal installation)
Start: October 25, 9:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.
ONGOING
7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM EMPRESS ST TO WINDSOR ST
(Water main maintenance)
Start: September 4, 7:00 a.m. End: October 24, 4:00 p.m.
STONEBRIDGE BLVD EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM WELLMAN LANE TO WELLMAN CRES
(Sidewalk infill)
Start: October 7, 8:00 a.m. End: October 25, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR S WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT DIEFENBAKER PARK RD
(Construction)
Start: October 24, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 5:00 p.m.
MEADOWS PKY ROAD CLOSED FROM MEADOWS BLVD TO TAYLOR ST E
(Construction)
Start: October 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE X S
(Sidewalk repair)
Start: October 21, 9:00 a.m. End: October 25, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM BOTTOMLEY RD TO WIGGINS RD
(Water main maintenance)
Start: October 9, 7:00 a.m. End: October 27, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HART RD TO BETTS AVE
(Link construction)
Start: October 15, 7:00 a.m. End: October 28, 5:00 p.m.
PRIMROSE DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM PINEHOUSE DR TO COPPERMINE CRES
(Paving)
Start: October 23, 7:00 a.m. End: October 28, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR SB CURB & RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO HEAL AVE
(Link platform construction)
Start: September 30, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 4:30 p.m.
8TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED AT MCORMOND DR
(Intersection construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 4:30 p.m.
8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM ACADIA DR TO MOSS AVE
(Construction)
Start: October 21, 7:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.
24TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(SL&P construction)
Start: August 7, 8:00 a.m. End: November 7, 5:00 p.m.
AVE H S ROAD CLOSED FROM 16TH ST W TO 18TH ST W
(Valve replacement)
Avenue H and 17th Avenue intersection will remain open
Start: October 21, 7:00 a.m. End: November 10, 4:00 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.
Election information is everywhere: watch the mail for your 2024 Civic Election Voter Information Guide!
October 23, 2024 - 4:15pm
- Names of official candidates
- Who is eligible to vote, acceptable ID
- Advance Voting, ten locations, November 1,2,3,4
- Voter Assist Terminals (VAT)
- Post-Secondary Advance Voting University of Saskatchewan, November 5,6
- Post-Secondary Advance Voting Saskatchewan Polytechnic, November 7
- Special Polls (long-term care, retirement homes, etc.) November 5,6,7
- How to apply for Mobile/Homebound Voting
- Drive-thru Voting November 9
- How to find your ward and voting location on Election Day, November 13 using saskatoon.ca/mypoll
It’s a busy time, and election news is everywhere with the provincial, American and Saskatoon's municipal and school board elections all within a few weeks of each other!
Saskatoon voters, you’ll soon vote for your local government leadership, mayor, city councillors and public and separate school board trustees for the next four-year term.
Be sure to watch the mail for the arrival of your 2024 Civic Election Voter Information Guide. A limited number of printed copies will be available for pick up at Saskatoon Public Library locations, Leisure Centres, City Hall and the Elections Saskatoon Office located at 200-145 1st Avenue North.
The 2024 Voter Information Guide details everything eligible voters need to know to make their voting plan, and includes information on:
Continue to visit saskatoon.ca/vote2024, your trusted source for all 2024 Civic Election-related information, including all voting method options, the Mail-in Ballot application deadline and more.
Questions? Contact Elections Saskatoon at 306-657-(VOTE) 8683.
Daily Road Report - October 24, 2024
October 23, 2024 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CIRCLE DR S WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT DIEFENBAKER PARK RD
(Construction)
Start: October 24, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 5:00 p.m.
ONGOING
7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM EMPRESS ST TO WINDSOR ST
(Water main maintenance)
Start: September 4, 7:00 a.m. End: October 24, 4:00 p.m.
EVERGREEN BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM LOWE RD TO ZARY RD
(Water & sewer connections)
Start: October 23, 8:00 a.m. End: October 24, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR SB CURB & RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO HEAL AVE
(Link platform construction)
Start: September 30, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 4:30 p.m.
MEADOWS PKY ROAD CLOSED FROM MEADOWS BLVD TO TAYLOR ST E
(Construction)
Start: October 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE X S
(Sidewalk repair)
Start: October 21, 9:00 a.m. End: October 25, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM BOTTOMLEY RD TO WIGGINS RD
(Water main maintenance)
Start: October 9, 7:00 a.m. End: October 27, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HART RD TO BETTS AVE
(Link construction)
Start: October 15, 7:00 a.m. End: October 28, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM BETTS AVE TO HART RD
(Link construction)
Start: October 17, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED AT MCORMOND DR
(Intersection construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 4:30 p.m.
8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM ACADIA DR TO MOSS AVE
(Construction)
Start: October 21, 7:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.
24TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(SL&P construction)
Start: August 7, 8:00 a.m. End: November 7, 5:00 p.m.
AVE H S ROAD CLOSED FROM 16TH ST W TO 18TH ST W
(Valve replacement)
Avenue H and 17th Avenue intersection will remain open
Start: October 21, 7:00 a.m. End: November 10, 4:00 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.
Bus service to Blades vs Thunderbirds
October 23, 2024 - 6:00am
- 5:45 p.m.
- 6:25 p.m.
Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Seattle Thunderbirds at SaskTel Centre on Wednesday, October 23 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:
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.
Daily Road Report - October 23, 2024
October 22, 2024 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
PRIMROSE DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM PINEHOUSE DR TO COPPERMINE CRES
(Paving)
Start: October 23, 7:00 a.m. End: October 28, 5:00 p.m.
EVERGREEN BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM LOWE RD TO ZARY RD
(Water & sewer connections)
Start: October 23, 8:00 a.m. End: October 24, 5:00 p.m.
FAITHFULL AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM 64TH ST E TO 60TH ST E
(Underground maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: October 23, 9:00 a.m. End: October 23, 2:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO MCKERCHER DR
(Ground mount repair)
Start: October 23, 9:00 a.m. End: October 23, 3:00 p.m.
22ND ST W WB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED AT AVE M N
(Manhole repair)
Start: October 23, 11:00 a.m. End: October 23, 2:00 p.m.
ONGOING
STONEBRIDGE BLVD EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM WELLMAN LANE TO WELLMAN CRES
(Sidewalk infill)
Start: October 7, 8:00 a.m. End: October 23, 5:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM ISABELLA ST E TO TAYLOR ST E
(Service line replacement)
Start: October 15, 9:00 a.m. End: October 23, 5:00 p.m.
7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM EMPRESS ST TO WINDSOR ST
(Water main maintenance)
Start: September 4, 7:00 a.m. End: October 24, 4:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR SB CURB & RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO HEAL AVE
(Link platform construction)
Start: September 30, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 4:30 p.m.
MEADOWS PKY ROAD CLOSED FROM MEADOWS BLVD TO TAYLOR ST E
(Construction)
Start: October 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE X S
(Sidewalk repair)
Start: October 21, 9:00 a.m. End: October 25, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM BOTTOMLEY RD TO WIGGINS RD
(Water main maintenance)
Start: October 9, 7:00 a.m. End: October 28, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HART RD TO BETTS AVE
(Link construction)
Start: October 15, 7:00 a.m. End: October 28, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM BETTS AVE TO HART RD
(Link construction)
Start: October 17, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED AT MCORMOND DR
(Intersection construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 4:30 p.m.
8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM ACADIA DR TO MOSS AVE
(Construction)
Start: October 21, 7:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.
24TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(SL&P construction)
Start: August 7, 8:00 a.m. End: November 7, 5:00 p.m.
AVE H S ROAD CLOSED FROM 16TH ST W TO 18TH ST W
(Valve replacement)
Avenue H and 17th Avenue intersection will remain open
Start: October 21, 7:00 a.m. End: November 10, 4:00 p.m.
33RD ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM QUEBEC AVE TO ONTARIO AVE
(Link platform construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: October 21, 7:00 a.m. End: November 10, 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.
Ride Saskatoon Transit free on October 28 and November 13 election days
October 22, 2024 - 9:15am
To help reduce transportation barriers to voting polls for the provincial and civic elections, Saskatoon Transit will provide a special pass for free transit service on October 28 and November 13, 2024. This free service enables every resident the opportunity to reach their polling station conveniently and affordably.
Find the free pass at SaskatoonTransit.ca or pick one up at the Transit Customer Service Centre, City Hall, Civic Leisure Centres or a Saskatoon Public Library. A printed pass is not required; electronic versions on mobile phones will be accepted. Simply show a printed, downloaded, picture, or screenshot version of the pass to the operator upon boarding.
The pass is only for use on each election day – October 28 (provincial election) and November 13 (civic election). The pass can be used multiple times on fixed-route, OnDemand and Access Transit and will expire at the end of service each day on October 28 and November 13, 2024
Trips can be planned using the mobile app Transit or Google Maps Transit up to two weeks in advance to help find the best route to a polling station.
For more information about free election day transit service, visit SaskatoonTransit.ca.
Evergreen Boulevard closed between Lowe and Zary roads starting Wednesday
October 22, 2024 - 7:00am
Evergreen Boulevard will be closed between Lowe and Zary roads starting Wednesday, October 23, at 8:00 a.m. for water and sewer connections. 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 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.