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Avenue H closed between Bedford Road and 28th Street on Tuesday
August 14, 2023 - 7:00am
Avenue H will be closed between Bedford Road and 28th Street on Tuesday, August 15, at 7 a.m. for crack sealing work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take five hours 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.
Date correction: Sewer smoke testing – Idylwyld Crescent - Wednesday, August 16
August 11, 2023 - 1:45pm
People using, residing on or working on Idylwyld Crescent may notice a white smoke coming from their roofs and on their property next Wednesday, August 16. The City’s sewer maintenance staff will use a non-toxic liquid smoke to identify weak points in the sanitary system.
The oil-based smoke product mimics the properties of invisible sewer gases. It will be poured into the sanitary sewer manholes in the street and tracked as it follows the pipes to identify weak points or small openings where contaminants could enter.
While the test is being carried out thick, white smoke will be visible exiting from the vent stacks and rooftop drains on houses, yard drains tied to the sewer system, and from any holes or cracks in the contained area. It is possible for the smoke to enter a home through rarely used drain traps or old plumbing. To prevent this, residents and businesses in the testing area have been advised to run water into all drains for one minute the morning of the testing.
The smoke itself is an odourless, oil-based product that appears thick and white when activated. It is a non-toxic material that has been safely used for testing and simulations for more than 25 years in Saskatoon and other municipalities.
Daily Road Report, August 14, 2023
August 11, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
WANUSKEWIN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 72ND ST E TO 71ST ST E
(Road work)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: August 23, 4:30 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W VARIOUS NB & SB LANES CLOSED AT 11TH ST W
(Mowing)
Rolling closure will be utilized.
Start: August 14, 9:00 a.m. End: August 14, 10:30 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 60TH ST W TO 51ST ST E
(Road Resurfacing)
Max Load Width of 6m.
Start: August 14, 7:00 p.m. End: August 15, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HIGHWAY 16 TO 52ND ST E
(Road Resurfacing)
60th St Ramp to Idylwyld Dr SB will be closed. Max Load Width of 6m.
Start: August 13, 7:00 p.m. End: August 14, 6:00 a.m.
ATTRIDGE DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM CENTRAL AVE TO CIRCLE DR E
(Micro surfacing)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the EB lanes.
Start: August 12, 7:00 a.m. End: August 14, 7:00 a.m.
3RD AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 p.m.
HIGHWAY 14 ROAD CLOSED FROM NEAULT RD TO RANGE ROAD 3064
(Road Resurfacing)
Traffic will be detoured to R.R. 3064 and Highway #7
Start: August 13, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB PARKING & CURB LANES CLOSED AT 6TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: August 11, 7:00 a.m. End: August 20, 4:30 p.m.
BUTE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection remains closed at Brute St.
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
VICTORIA AVE NB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT 6TH ST E
(Water main preservation)
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: September 13, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM OSLER ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Water main upgrades)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes.
Start: June 25, 5:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.
BALTZAN BLVD SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM PAYNE BEND TO HORNER CRES
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: July 23, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Additional case of Dutch elm disease identified in Saskatoon, the fourth occurrence this year.
August 11, 2023 - 2:30pm
- Immediate removal of the positive trees and disposal at the City Landfill. This will involve 3 trees immediately along Central Avenue and 28 more pending line location, with further removal possible pending test results. A map of the removal area is attached.
- Increased surveillance of the surrounding area to search for stored elm wood.
- Additional sampling of symptomatic trees within one kilometre of the infected tree.
- Continuing regular city-wide elm surveillance, sampling, and cyclical pruning of trees in parks and on boulevards.
- Not pruning elms during the provincial pruning ban (April 1 to August 31)
- Not bringing elm wood into the city, storing elm wood for more than a day, or burning elm firewood
- Always disposing of elm wood at the City Landfill
- Sanitizing tools after working on elm trees
- Not building treehouses in elm trees, as the nail and screw holes can attract elm bark beetles
- Reporting dead or dying elm trees or branches to the City or to a professional arborist
This week, the City of Saskatoon Parks Department has confirmed another positive case of Dutch elm disease (DED) in an elm tree in Forest Grove.
The City has again initiated its DED Response Plan, which includes:
What will happen in impacted areas?
Parks staff will be conducting surveillance around impacted areas. Surveillance of these areas includes checking every property for elm firewood or brush and removing it when it is found. If residents are not home, staff will remove the elm wood and leave an Elm Infraction Notice with a note indicating that the wood was removed.
As part of the Forest Resource Management Act, the Provincial Dutch Elm Disease Regulations, 2005 allow inspectors to enter private property to inspect for elm wood, remove elm wood, and sample private elm trees. In accordance with the regulations, property owners will be asked to remove and dispose of infected elm trees.
What is DED?
DED is a serious disease caused by a fungus that clogs the elm tree’s water and nutrient conducting system, which eventually causes the tree to die. DED was introduced in North America in the 1930s and has since wiped out millions of elms across Canada and the United States. In Saskatoon, elms make up 25% of the public urban forest.
How is DED spread?
In Saskatchewan, the disease is spread by several species of elm bark beetles. These beetles can fly farther than two kilometres in search of elm trees. The DED fungus has tiny spores that stick to the body of the beetle. Elm bark beetles can carry these spores and infect other elm trees. The fungus can also be spread by infected pruning tools.
You can help prevent DED by:
How to identify and report unhealthy elm trees and firewood
American elm trees with DED may start showing symptoms as early as June. Typically, the leaves will start to wilt and turn yellow, then curl and turn brown. If you suspect an unhealthy elm tree or are unsure of what type of firewood you have, take a photo and complete the online form at saskatoon.ca/dutchelmdisease or call Urban Forestry at 306-975-2890.
For more information on DED, visit saskatoon.ca/dutchelmdisease.
Weekend Road Report, August 12-13, 2023
August 11, 2023 - 2:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
HIGHWAY 14 EB LANE CLOSED AT RANGE ROAD 3064
(Road Resurfacing)
Max Load Width of 3.85m. Temporary Signals will be setup to maintain traffic in each direction.
Start: August 12, 7:00 a.m. End: August 12, 7:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM CENTRAL AVE TO CIRCLE DR E
(Micro surfacing)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the EB lanes.
Start: August 12, 7:00 a.m. End: August 14, 7:00 a.m.
MINERS AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 56TH ST E TO 57TH ST E
(Hydrant repair)
Start: August 12, 8:00 a.m. End: August 13, 6:00 p.m.
HIGHWAY 16 SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO 60TH ST W
(Road Resurfacing)
Max Load Width of 5m.
Start: August 12, 7:00 p.m. End: August 13, 6:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE C N TO AIRPORT DR
(Streetlight pole replacements)
Start: August 13, 6:00 a.m. End: August 13, 12:00 p.m.
HIGHWAY 14 ROAD CLOSED FROM NEAULT RD TO RANGE ROAD 3064
(Road Resurfacing)
Traffic will be detoured to R.R. 3064 and Highway #7.
Start: August 13, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HIGHWAY 16 TO 52ND ST E
(Road Resurfacing)
60th St Ramp to Idylwyld Dr SB will be closed. Max Load Width of 6m
Start: August 13, 7:00 p.m. End: August 14, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
IDYLWYLD DR N SB CENTER & MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM HIGHWAY 16 TO 51ST ST E
(Roadway Paving)
Max Load Width of 4.3m.
Start: August 11, 7:00 p.m. End: August 12, 6:00 a.m.
RUTH ST W VARIOUS LANE CLOSURES AT LORNE AVE
(Saskatoon Ex)
Start: August 8, 9:00 a.m. End: August 13, 11:00 p.m.
3RD AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 22ND ST E
(infrastructure upgrades)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB PARKING & CURB LANES CLOSED AT 6TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: August 11, 7:00 a.m. End: August 20, 4:30 p.m.
BUTE ST EB & WB CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection remains closed at Brute St.
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
VICTORIA AVE NB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT 6TH ST E
(Water main preservation)
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: September 13, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM OSLER ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Water main upgrades)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes.
Start: June 25, 5:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.
BALTZAN BLVD SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM PAYNE BEND TO HORNER CRES
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: July 23, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Highway 14 closed between Neault Road and Range Road 3064 starting Sunday
August 11, 2023 - 10:00am
Highway 14 will be closed between Neault Road and Range Road 3064 starting Sunday, August 13, at 7 a.m. for roadway resurfacing work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take five 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.
60th Street exit ramp to Idylwyld Drive southbound closed on Sunday evening
August 11, 2023 - 9:00am
The 60th Street exit ramp to Idylwyld Drive southbound will be closed on Sunday, August 13, at 7 p.m. for roadway resurfacing work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this project. This work is expected to take 11 hours to complete, barring unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
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.
Spadina Crescent closed between 21st and 23rd streets starting Monday
August 11, 2023 - 8:00am
Spadina Crescent will be closed between 21st and 23rd streets starting Monday, August 14, at 7 a.m. for infrastructure upgrade work. 22nd Street between Spadina Cresent and 5th Avenue will be closed during this project. Parkade access will remain open. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take 25 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.
Circle Drive westbound ramp to Airport Drive northbound closed on Sunday
August 11, 2023 - 7:00am
The Circle Drive westbound exit ramp to Airport Drive northbound will be closed on Sunday, August 13, at 6 a.m. for streetlight pole replacement work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this work. This project is expected to take six hours to complete, barring unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
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.
Daily Road Report, August 11, 2023
August 10, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
HIGHWAY 14 WB LANES CLOSED AT RANGE ROAD 3064
(Road resurfacing)
Max Load Width of 3.85m. Temporary Signals will be setup to maintain traffic in each direction.
Start: August 11, 7:00 a.m. End: August 11, 7:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB PARKING & CURB LANES CLOSED AT 6TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: August 11, 7:00 a.m. End: August 20, 4:30 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S VARIOUS LANE CLOSURES FROM 11TH ST E TO CIRCLE DR S
(Mowing)
Mowing in the center median and side ditche
Start: August 11, 9:00 a.m. End: August 11, 3:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB CENTER & MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM HIGHWAY 16 TO 51ST ST E
(Roadway paving)
Start: August 11, 7:00 p.m. End: August 12, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 60TH ST W TO LAMBERT CRES
(Roadway resurfacing)
Start: August 10, 7:00 p.m. End: August 11, 6:00 a.m.
AVE H N INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 36TH ST W
(Storm lead repair)
Start: August 10, 8:00 a.m. End: August 11, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST W VARIOUS CLOSURES AT LORNE AVE
(Saskatoon Ex)
Start: August 8, 9:00 a.m. End: August 13, 11:00 p.m.
3RD AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 p.m.
CARTWRIGHT ST SB ROAD CLOSED AT CARTWRIGHT TERR
(Construction work)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.
BUTE ST EB & WB CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection remains closed at Brute St.
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
VICTORIA AVE NB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT 6TH ST E
(Water main preservation)
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: September 13, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM OSLER ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Water main upgrades)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes.
Start: June 25, 5:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.
BALTZAN BLVD SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM PAYNE BEND TO HORNER CRES
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: July 23, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.