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7th Avenue closed from Empress to Balmoral streets on Thursday
November 22, 2023 - 7:00am
7th Avenue will be closed from Empress to Balmoral streets for a water main valve repair on Thursday, November 23, starting at 8:00 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.
Bus service to The Glorious Sons
November 22, 2023 - 6:00am
- 6:45 p.m.
- 7:25 p.m.
Direct bus service from the Special Events Stop to see The Glorious Sons at SaskTel Centre on Thursday, November 23, at 8:00 p.m., is available at the following times:
Post-event drop-off is 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.
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 - November 22, 2023
November 21, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
FAITHFULL AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO 42ND ST E
(Traffic signal swap)
Start: November 22, 9:00 a.m. End: November 22, 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.
2024 Zoo Season Passes available at Zoo Gift Shop
November 21, 2023 - 10:00am
- Children (Under 6) – Always free!
- Youth (6-18) - $30.65
- Adult (19+) - $51.05
- Family - $102.10
- Free daily admission to the Zoo (private events excluded)
- Free parking
- 10% discount at Zoo Gift Shop
- Free or discounted admissions at participating CAZA zoos across Canada
Give the gift of adventure this holiday season with a 2024 Zoo Season Pass. Purchase or renew before December 31 and pay 2023 rates. Plus, if you purchase your Adult or Family Zoo Season Pass at the Zoo Gift Shop, you will receive a FREE plush animal with your purchase while quantities last. The Zoo Gift Shop will be open Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. starting Friday, November 24 until Sunday, December 31.
Zoo Season Passes are valid January 1 to December 31 of each calendar year.
There are a variety of pass types to suit every lifestyle.
A family is defined as a group up to seven individuals with a maximum of two adults.
Season Pass holders experience a variety of benefits including:
Free daily admission means you can experience adventure year-round and learn more about the wild and wonderful animals living at the zoo including Arctic wolves, snow leopard, poison dart frogs, bison, bobcats and more!
Learn more about the Zoo Season Pass by visiting saskatoon.ca/zoo.
Faithfull Avenue closed from 42nd Street to Circle Drive on Wednesday
November 21, 2023 - 6:00am
Faithfull Avenue will be closed from 42nd Street to Circle Drive for a traffic signal swap on Wednesday, November 22, starting at 9:00 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.