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Cumberland Avenue closed between Cascade and Hanson streets on Monday
January 3, 2025 - 7:00am
Cumberland Avenue will be closed between Cascade and Hanson streets on Monday, January 6, starting at 8:00 a.m. for a connection replacement. 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 Blades vs Wheat Kings
January 3, 2025 - 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 Brandon Wheat Kings at SaskTel Centre on Friday, January 3 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 - January 3, 2025
January 2, 2025 - 3:00pm
*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
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: January 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: September 26, 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.
Scheduled tree maintenance begins in Dundonald, Holiday Park, North Park, and River Heights
January 2, 2025 - 9:00am
Starting Thursday, January 2, 2025, crews will begin pruning trees on civic property in Dundonald, Holiday Park, North Park, and River Heights as part of the City's Boulevard Tree Maintenance Program. Tree maintenance operations in these four neighbourhoods will continue until March 31, 2025.
The Boulevard Tree Maintenance Program follows a regular pruning cycle to help preserve the health of the City's tree inventory, eliminate hazards and provide clearance from buildings, signs, streetlights and utility wires.
Tree maintenance often requires road restrictions. The City reminds pedestrians, cyclists and drivers to ensure safety is a priority by respecting the work zone and obeying all road restrictions and signage.
Holiday Road Report, January 1-2, 2025
December 31, 2024 - 3:00pm
*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
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: January 10, 5:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 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 Raiders
December 31, 2024 - 6:00am
- 2:45 p.m.
- 3:25 p.m.
Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Prince Albert Raiders at SaskTel Centre on Wednesday, January 1 at 4:00 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 - December 31, 2024
December 30, 2024 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
29TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE P N TO AVE R N
(Manhole repairs)
Start: December 31, 9:00 a.m. End: December 31, 12:00 p.m.
ONGOING
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: January 10, 5:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 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.
Ringing in the New Year with fireworks
December 30, 2024 - 2:00pm
- Carefully read and follow the manufacturer instructions.
- Exercise increased caution when handling and discharging any type of firework.
- Choose your location wisely. Fireworks can only be discharged on private property.
- Familiarize yourself with the space requirements for the type of firework being discharged. Requirements vary depending on the firework type.
- Ensure your location is free of overhead obstructions, is clear side-to-side and is a safe distance from combustible materials.
- Ensure that it is not windy and that all spectators are safely located to observe the display.
- Be sure to properly stabilize the firework according to manufacturer direction.
- Other than sparklers, never light or hold a lit firework in your hand.
- Always light the fuse at its tip.
- Never try to relight or fix the fuse on fireworks that did not go off.
- Have a supply of water available and use it to extinguish debris or smouldering embers before they cause injuries, property damage and/or fires.
- Keep in mind that you are solely responsible for any debris that may land on spectators or another’s property.
The Saskatoon Fire Department would like to remind residents and visitors of safe practices for purchasing, enjoying and disposing of fireworks. This New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, December 31, low-hazard fireworks can be discharged on private property between dusk on New Year’s Eve and 12:15 a.m. on New Year’s Day.
Low-hazard fireworks are designed for public recreational use. These fireworks travel less than 50m (160ft) high and include items such as roman candles, sparklers, fountains, wheels, volcanoes, mines and snakes.
High-hazard fireworks are designed for professionals and can only be purchased by persons holding a valid Fireworks Supervisor – Level I or Level II card issued by Natural Resources Canada.
Residents and spectators are reminded of the risks and obligations associated with fireworks:
For more information about fireworks safety, please visit saskatoon.ca/fireworks.
The Saskatoon Fire Department wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable New Year’s Eve!
Daily Road Report - October 17, 2022
October 14, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
KONIHOWSKI RD EB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT MCWILLIE AVE
(Concrete)
Start: October 17, 7:00 a.m. End: October 19, 5:00 p.m.
2ND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 19TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Roadway paving)
Start: October 17, 7:00 a.m. End: October 19, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(Stump removal)
Start: October 17, 9:00 a.m. End: October 17, 2:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE NB & SB CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM 108TH ST TO 109TH ST W
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: October 17, 9:00 a.m. End: October 17, 3:00 p.m.
LENORE DR EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM CYPRESS CRT TO REDBERRY RD
(Sewer lining)
Start: October 17, 9:00 a.m. End: October 17, 3:00 p.m.
25TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO 2ND AVE N
(Stump removal)
Start: October 17, 10:30 a.m. End: October 17, 12:30 p.m.
ONGOING
FAITHFULL AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 47TH ST E TO 46TH ST E
(Curb work)
Start: September 27, 8:00 a.m. End: October 17, 4:30 p.m.
21ST ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO 2ND AVE S
(Road resurfacing)
Start: October 11, 7:00 a.m. End: October 17, 4:30 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E ROAD CLOSED AT ROSEWOOD GATE N
(Road construction)
Start: October 12, 7:00 a.m. End: October 19, 5:00 p.m.
NELSON RD EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Material laydown)
Start: September 1, 7:00 a.m. End: October 21, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MANEK RD TO MCORMOND DR
(Parking lot work)
Start: September 26, 7:00 a.m. End: October 22, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Construction)
Start: October 3, 7:00 a.m. End: November 15, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE S NB CURB & PARKING LANES CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Vault work)
Start: October 7, 7:00 p.m. End: December 31, 4:30 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.
Weekend Road Report - October 15-16, 2022
October 14, 2022 - 2:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
25TH ST E WB CURBLANE CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO 4TH AVE N
(Tree stump removal)
Start: October 15, 7:00 a.m. End: October 15, 3:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT 1ST AVE N
(Sewer lining)
Start: October 15, 7:00 a.m. End: October 15, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM NORTHRIDGE DR TO AVE C N
(Cable pull)
Intersections will remain open
Start: October 15, 7:00 a.m. End: October 16, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE NB & SB TRAFFIC SQUEEZED OVER FROM CASCADE ST TO BUTE ST
(Sewer lining)
Start: October 15, 8:00 a.m. End: October 15, 6:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED; WB MEDIAN & CURB LANES CLOSED FROM DUFFERIN AVE TO LANSDOWNE AVE
(Connection replacement)
Start: October 15, 8:00 a.m. End: October 16, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E VARIOUS SINGLE LANE CLOSURES AT EMERSON AVE
(Groundwater monitoring)
Start: October 15, 9:00 a.m. End: October 15, 5:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR NB EXIT RAMP CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Pole replacement)
Start: October 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 16, 9:00 a.m.
25TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO 2ND AVE N
(Tree stump removal)
Start: October 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 16, 12:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR WB SHOULDER CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Pole replacement)
Start: October 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 16, 2:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB CURB & CENTRE LANE CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO BOYCHUK DR
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 16, 3:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 108TH ST TO 109TH ST W
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 16, 3:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 3RD ST E TO 4TH ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 16, 9:00 a.m. End: October 16, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
MCORMOND DRIVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM FEHEREGYHAZI TO ASPEN RIDGE ST
(Hydrant Repair)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: October 14, 8:00 a.m. End: October 15, 4:00 p.m.
21ST ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO 2ND AVE S
(Road resurfacing)
Start: October 11, 7:00 a.m. End: October 17, 4:30 p.m.
FAITHFULL AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 47TH ST E TO 46TH ST E
(Curb work)
Start: September 27, 8:00 a.m. End: October 17, 4:30 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E ROAD CLOSED AT ROSEWOOD GATE N
(Road construction)
Start: October 12, 7:00 a.m. End: October 19, 5:00 p.m.
NELSON RD EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Material laydown)
Start: September 1, 7:00 a.m. End: October 21, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MANEK RD TO MCORMOND DR
(Parking lot work)
Start: September 26, 7:00 a.m. End: October 22, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Construction)
Start: October 3, 7:00 a.m. End: November 15, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE S NB CURB & PARKING LANES CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Vault work)
Start: October 7, 7:00 p.m. End: December 31, 4:30 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.