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33rd Street will be closed at 6th Avenue starting on Wednesday, July 3, at 7:00 a.m. for water main work. 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.

3rd Avenue will be closed between 25th and 26th streets on Wednesday, July 3, starting at 7:00 a.m. for a crane hoist. 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.

The Central Avenue ramps to College Drive eastbound and westbound will be closed starting on Wednesday, July 3 at 6:30 p.m. for road resurfacing. Detours will be in place each night guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take two nights 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.

Following a discussion at the Public Hearing Meeting of City Council on June 27 and June 28, City Council approved amendments to the Official Community Plan (OCP) and Zoning Bylaw to meet the commitments under the Housing Accelerator Fund application.  

The approved amendments include: 

• Permitting up to four dwelling units per site in all residential zoning districts 
• Permitting multiple unit dwellings in the Transit Development Area (approximately an 800m distance or 10-minute walk from Bus Rapid Transit Stations)   
• Streamlining zoning regulations for Residential Care Homes (up to 15 people) 

The decision was made after an 18-hr Public Hearing in which 66 residents verbally gave their feedback and 391 residents submitted a written statement.  

"There is an urgent need to build more housing in our city," says Lesley Anderson, Director of Planning & Development. "These changes will not only accelerate housing projects but will also help address the immediate demand for affordable homes and lay the groundwork for more diverse housing options." 

The Housing Accelerator Fund will provide the City of Saskatoon with $41.325 million to implement the initiatives outlined in the City’s Housing Action Plan, which includes 13 initiatives that enable a variety of housing forms and densities to meet the diverse needs of the community.  

The City of Saskatoon has received a 25 per cent upfront advance to begin implementing the initiatives outlined in the Housing Action Plan. The remaining approved funding will be disbursed in installments annually over three years until 2026/27, provided the City continues to meet the terms and conditions of the agreement. 

Ongoing updates will be provided at saskatoon.ca/HAF. 

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

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BOYCHUK DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO BRIARWOOD RD
(Road resurfacing)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in SB lanes
Start: July 2, 7:00 a.m. End: July 3, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(SL&P)
Start: July 2, 9:00 a.m. End: July 4, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING

TRAFFIC BRIDGE ROAD CLOSED FROM 19TH ST E TO 11TH ST E
(Canada Day)
Start: July 1, 7:00 a.m. End: July 2, 1:00 a.m.

BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Canada Day)
Start: July 1, 7:00 p.m. End: July 2, 1:00 a.m.

SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 20TH ST E
(Canada Day)
Start: June 30, 5:00 p.m. End: July 2, 6:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E NB CURB & ACCELERATION LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E CLOVERLEAF
(Minor deck maintenance)
Detour will be set daily from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Start: June 24, 9:00 a.m. End: July 5, 3:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST EB LANES CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO PORTAGE AVE
(Construction)
Start: June 7, 7:00 a.m. End: July 7, 5:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST EB LANES CLOSED FROM PORTAGE AVE TO BRAND RD 
(Construction) 
Start: June 25, 7:00 a.m. End: July 8, 5:00 p.m. 

NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Road construction)
Start: May 2, 9:00 a.m. End: July 12, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & NEXT LANE CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 21, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & NEXT LANES AND WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM UNIVERSITY DR TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 21, 5:00 p.m.

FAIRLIGHT DR INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 11TH ST W
(Infrastructure improvements)
Start: June 17, 7:00 a.m. End: August 2, 5:00 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.

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