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Dundonald Avenue closed between Caen and Mountbatten streets starting Tuesday
September 1, 2023 - 10:00am
Dundonald Avenue will be closed between Caen and Mountbatten streets starting Tuesday, September 5, at 8:00 a.m. for road resurfacing. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take two weeks 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.
Pruning ban for elm trees ends today
September 1, 2023 - 9:00am
The province-wide pruning ban for elm trees ends today, Friday, September 1. The pruning ban is in place each year from April 1 to August 31 to ensure that elm bark beetles, which transmit Dutch elm disease (DED), are not attracted to freshly pruned trees when the beetles are most active.
Provincial regulations also prohibit the storing, transport and use of elm wood for any purpose. This includes firewood, wood chips, wood slabs and branches. The only permitted movement of elm wood is to the City’s designated disposal site at the City Landfill.
Elm trees make up about 25% of Saskatoon's urban forest. This summer, the City confirmed multiple cases of DED in Sutherland, Forest Grove and Pleasant Hill areas. As part of the City's DED Response Plan, the infected trees were immediately removed and disposed of at the City Landfill. The City will continue surveillance and testing of public and private elm trees in the surrounding areas with an intensive search for elm material and other sources of infection.
The most effective management strategy for DED is to not transport or store elm wood. Infected firewood is the most likely way that DED would spread in Saskatoon. In addition, keeping elm trees healthy by regularly watering and properly removing and disposing of dead and dying branches will deter the elm bark beetle from finding suitable habitat.
How to identify and report unhealthy elm trees
American elm trees with DED may start showing symptoms as early as June. Typically, the leaves will start to wilt and turn yellow out of season from June to mid-August, then curl and turn brown. Anyone suspecting that an elm tree is unhealthy is encouraged to complete the online form at saskatoon.ca/dutchelmdisease or call Urban Forestry at 306-975-2890.
By following the provincial regulations and maintaining elm trees on your private property, all residents can help prevent the spread of DED in Saskatoon.
For more information on DED, visit saskatoon.ca/dutchelmdisease
Circle Drive northbound exit ramp to Valley Road closed on Sunday
September 1, 2023 - 8:00am
Circle Drive northbound curb and centre lanes from Spadina Crescent West to Fletcher Road will be closed Sunday for road resurfacing starting at 7:00 a.m. The northbound exit ramp from Circle Drive to Valley Road will be closed while this project is underway. 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.
Circle Drive northbound exit to Clancy Drive closed on Saturday
September 1, 2023 - 7:00am
Circle Drive northbound median lane from Gordie Howe Bridge to Clancy Drive will be closed Saturday for road resurfacing starting at 7:00 a.m. There will be no northbound access to Clancy Drive from Circle Drive while this project is underway. 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.
Rescheduled: Broadway Avenue intersection closed at Hillard Street on Tuesday
September 1, 2023 - 6:00am
The intersection at Broadway Avenue and Hillard Street will be closed on Tuesday, September 5, at 8:00 a.m. to repair catch basin leads. 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.