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Get ready to rock your roots on September 30!
September 20, 2023 - 11:00am
The 2023 Rock Your Roots Walk for Reconciliation will take place on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30) between 10:00 and 11:30 a.m. The walk will begin at Central Urban Métis Federation Inc. (CUMFI) and end at the “Where Our Paths Cross” Reconciliation Circle art installation in Victoria Park (across the road from 422 Spadina Cres W).
Rock Your Roots is put on by Reconciliation Saskatoon, which the City of Saskatoon co-chairs along with the Office of the Treaty Commissioner (OTC). The event, which has seen attendance in the thousands in past years, was first held in 2016. The intent of this event is to answer the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's Calls to Action by demonstrating a commitment to Reconciliation, honouring Residential School Survivors, and continuing work towards an inclusive community.
The event is called “Rock Your Roots” as a reminder to be proud of where you came from and the diversity in our community. Cultural performers from our community are invited to "rock their roots" along the route as a celebration of our cultural differences. The significance of doing a walk can be attributed to the Sunday walks in residential schools; this was often the only time when siblings and cousins of different genders might be reunited.
The Rock Your Roots Walk for Reconciliation is an acknowledgment of the multi-generational impacts of residential schools. It’s one way to demonstrate a commitment to Reconciliation and to equal opportunities for every member of our community.
This event is open to all and is family-friendly. Workplaces and organizations are encouraged to send a team and to consider showcasing their organization’s support by carrying a banner during the walk. Participants are invited to wear an EveryChildMatters orange shirt or their traditional cultural clothing. For timely updates, you can join or follow the Rock Your Roots: Walk for Reconciliation Facebook Event.
Broadway Avenue intersection closed at Hilliard Street on Thursday
September 20, 2023 - 6:00am
The intersection at Broadway Avenue and Hilliard Street will be closed on Thursday, September 21 starting at 8:00 a.m. for catch basin repairs. 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.
Daily Road Report - September 20, 2023
September 19, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
AVE H N INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 36TH ST W
(Roadway patching)
Start: September 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 3:00 p.m.
20TH ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM AVE N S TO AVE O S
(Roadway patching)
Start: September 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 3:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM BROADWAY AVE TO WILLIAM AVE
(Construction)
Start: September 20, 9:00 a.m. End: September 20, 12:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S NB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT TAYLOR ST E
(Traffic signal work)
Start: September 20, 9:00 a.m. End: September 20, 12:30 p.m.
MCKERCHER DR SB CURB & NEXT LANE CLOSED FROM COLLEGE DR TO BOYCHUK DR
(Streetlight pole replacements)
Start: September 20, 9:00 a.m. End: September 20, 2:00 p.m.
ONGOING
DUNDONALD AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM MOUNTBATTEN ST TO DIEPPE ST
(Catch basin & manhole installations)
Start: September 5, 8:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
HIGHWAY 11 NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO HIGHWAY 16
(Bridge maintenance)
Start: September 19, 9:00 a.m. End: September 22, 3:00 p.m.
BALTZAN BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM HORNER CRES TO ORBAN WAY
(Service connections)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: September 22, 4:30 p.m.
2ND AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO KING ST
(Sidewalk repairs)
Start: September 18, 7:00 a.m. End: September 22, 5:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E NB LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Storm pipe repair)
Start: September 19, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 4:30 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.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: October 7, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE NB & SB CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO 8TH ST E
(watermain work)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: October 15, 4:30 p.m.
4TH AVE S SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 19TH ST E
(SL&P manhole repair)
Start: September 18, 7:00 a.m. End: October 20, 5:00 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.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: November 3, 4:00 p.m.
22ND ST E EB CURB & CENTER LANE FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Vault Repairs)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: November 30, 4:00 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 intersection closed at 26th Street starting Wednesday
September 19, 2023 - 6:00am
The intersection at Avenue H and 26th Street will be closed starting Wednesday, September 20, 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 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.
Daily Road Report - September 19, 2023
September 18, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
SPADINA CRES E NB LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Storm pipe repairs)
Start: September 19, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 4:30 p.m.
CIRCLE DR S WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ST HENRY AVE TO SPADINA CRES W
(Construction)
Start: September 19, 9:00 a.m. End: September 19, 3:00 p.m.
HIGHWAY 11 NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO HIGHWAY 16
(Bridge maintenance)
Start: September 19, 9:00 a.m. End: September 22, 3:00 p.m.
2ND AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Vault work)
Start: September 19, 2:30 p.m. End: September 19, 8:30 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
20TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(SL&P Vault work)
Start: September 19, 6:00 p.m. End: September 20, 12:00 a.m.
ONGOING
DUNDONALD AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM MOUNTBATTEN ST TO DIEPPE ST
(Catch basin & manhole installations)
Start: September 5, 8:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
BALTZAN BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM HORNER CRES TO ORBAN WAY
(Service connections)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: September 22, 4:30 p.m.
2ND AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO KING ST
(Sidewalk repairs)
Start: September 18, 7:00 a.m. End: September 22, 5:00 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.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: October 7, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: October 15, 4:30 p.m.
4TH AVE S SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 19TH ST E
(SL&P manhole repair)
Start: September 18, 7:00 a.m. End: October 20, 5:00 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.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: November 3, 4:00 p.m.
22ND ST E EB CURB & CENTER LANE FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Vault Repairs)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: November 30, 4:00 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.