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Daily Road Report - November 27, 2023
November 24, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
ONGOING
22ND ST E EB CURB & CENTER LANE CLOSED FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: November 30, 4:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: December 15, 4:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr to 8th St
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024
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 - November 25-26, 2023
November 24, 2023 - 2:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
SPADINA CRES E NB LANES CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Streetlight pole replacements)
Start: November 25, 7:00 a.m. End: November 25, 1:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 33RD ST W
(Manhole repair)
Start: November 25, 8:00 a.m. End: November 25, 1:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W SB OFFRAMPS CLOSED AT CONFEDERATION DRIVE AND 22ND ST W
(Streetlight pole replacements)
Start: November 26, 7:00 a.m. End: November 26, 3:00 p.m.
4TH AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Crane hoist)
Start: November 26, 7:00 a.m. End: November 26, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
22ND ST E EB CURB & CENTER LANE CLOSED FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: November 30, 4:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: December 15, 4:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr to 8th St
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024
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.
Saskatoon Fire Department urges caution around bodies of water
November 24, 2023 - 11:50am
- Call 911 immediately to report the incident, noting details about the individual, time, and situation.
- Keep track of recognizable landmarks around the area where the individual was first seen in distress in the water.
- Coach the individual from the shore edge. Tell them to stay calm, keep their head above water, and move with the current to work their way to the shore edge.
- Do not try to rescue the person. Attempting a rescue without the proper equipment can quickly lead to a second person in need of rescue.
The Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) urges residents to prioritize safety and exercise caution around the river, storm ponds and other bodies of water. As the weather continues to sporadically warm and cool, ice conditions are constantly changing. Water may appear frozen, but it does not mean it is safe.
Natural conditions of the river such as currents and unseen hazards make the ice on the river unstable and unpredictable. It is never safe to walk on the river’s ice. Keep a safe distance away from the river’s edge and be mindful to avoid slips and falls.
SFD monitors ice thickness at storm water retention ponds around the city to verify their safety and integrity for recreational use. The ice must reach a minimum thickness of at least eight inches to be considered safe for public recreational activities. Currently, none of Saskatoon’s storm ponds have reached this measurement. Residents are asked to remain off storm pond ice surfaces until signage indicates the pond is safe to use.
Residents are also reminded to keep a close watch on children and pets when visiting trails, parks, or off-leash areas that may run adjacent to any body of water.
If you witness someone in distress in the river:
For more information about river and water safety, visit saskatoon.ca/watersafety.
For more information about storm ponds, visit saskatoon.ca/ponds.
4th Avenue closed from 21st to 22nd streets on Sunday
November 24, 2023 - 8:00am
4th Avenue from 21st to 22nd streets will be closed for a crane lift on Sunday, November 26, starting at 7:00 a.m. 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 southbound offramps to Confederation Drive and 22nd Street closed on Sunday
November 24, 2023 - 6:00am
The Circle Drive southbound offramps to Confederation Drive and 22nd Street will be closed for streetlight pole replacements on Sunday, November 26, starting at 7:00 a.m. 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.