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Avenue H closed from 29th Street to Rusholme Road starting Tuesday
October 23, 2023 - 9:34am
Avenue H will be closed from 29th Street to Rusholme Road for connection work starting on Tuesday, October 24, at 7:00 a.m. 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.
City of Saskatoon receives $200k funding from Government of Canada for its Active Transportation Plan
February 9, 2023 - 8:51am
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Millar Avenue from 43rd Street to Marquis Drive: Planning project that includes assessment, engagement and design of a multi-use pathway.
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College Drive from Preston Avenue to McOrmond Drive: Feasibility analysis to determine active transportation crossings at interchanges and rail crossings.
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Victoria Avenue from Taylor Street to Ruth Street: Planning project that includes assessment, engagement, and design of pedestrian improvements and an all ages and abilities cycling facility.
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Active Transportation Street Team: Provide an education program about the rules of the road and the existing bike network.
The City of Saskatoon is pleased to announce $200,000 funding from the Government of Canada under the Active Transportation Fund to support the implementation of its Active Transportation Plan. The Active Transportation Plan aims to provide more choices to move around Saskatoon by addressing infrastructure for cycling, walking and other modes of active transportation.
“Residents of Saskatoon increasingly walk, bike, drive or use public transportation to get to their destinations. Our government is investing in these projects to ensure their commutes are safe and pleasant, and to encourage more people to take up active transportation. It is good for our health and for our environment,” says the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities.
“This funding focuses on planning and education projects, which supports the goals of the Active Transportation Plan to have more places for walking and cycling safely, to build a culture for active transportation, and to encourage more people to walk and ride a bike,” says Jay Magus, Director of Transportation.
The funding is divided between four active transportation projects, with $50,000 allocated for each:
“We continuously invest in making Saskatoon a great place to live. Providing active transportation options is one of many ways we are working to support our residents," says Magus.
Learn more about the City of Saskatoon's Active Transportation Plan.
City Compost Depots closing for the season on Sunday, November 5
October 23, 2023 - 7:30am
The City’s two compost depots are set to close on Sunday, November 5. Residents can continue to drop off excess yard waste until the depots close for the season.
In addition to dropping off yard waste, residents can still take part in the Dig-Your-Own program at the West Compost Depot. Residents can self-load up to 1 cubic yard of compost and mulch at no cost, subject to weather and while supplies last.
The West Compost Depot, located at Highway 7 and 11th Street, is open 7 days a week, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:50 p.m.
Residents can also access the East Compost Depot, located on Highway 5, for drop-off only 5 days a week, Thursday to Monday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:50 p.m.
Access to sites is subject to weather and site conditions.
Excess yard waste is welcomed at both drop-off depots. The City Compost Depots do NOT accept elm wood, treated and untreated lumber, building materials, garbage, or any animal waste/litter. Food waste is also NOT accepted for drop-off at the compost depots; selected food waste may be composted at home and all food waste can now be placed in green carts.
For more information on the City’s Compost Depots, please visit saskatoon.ca/compostdepots.
Daily Road Report - October 23, 2023
October 20, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT PORTAGE AVE
(SaskEnergy construction)
Start: October 23, 7:00 a.m. End: November 3, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Hydrovac)
Start: October 23, 9:00 a.m. End: October 23, 12:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO 108TH ST W
(Crash cushion repair)
Start: October 23, 9:00 a.m. End: October 23, 3:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 14TH ST E
(Guardrail repair)
Start: October 23, 10:00 a.m. End: October 23, 3:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM RAWSON CRES TO 14TH ST E
(Guardrail repair)
Start: October 23, 11:00 a.m. End: October 23, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO 7TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: October 18, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 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 27, 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 CLOSED 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.
Weekend Road Report - October 21-22, 2023
October 20, 2023 - 2:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Water connection)
Start: October 21, 9:00 a.m. End: October 21, 5:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO 24TH ST E
(Streetlight pole repairs)
Start: October 22, 7:00 a.m. End: October 22, 9:00 a.m.
8TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM ACADIA DR TO CIRCLE DR E
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 22, 7:00 a.m. End: October 22, 3:00 p.m.
22ND ST W WB MEDIAN & NEXT LANES CLOSED FROM AVE R N TO AVE S N
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 22, 7:00 a.m. End: October 22, 3:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 24TH ST TO WONDERHUB ENTRANCE
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: October 22, 9:00 a.m. End: October 22, 2:00 p.m.
ONGOING
PRESTON AVE S NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM DUMONT CRES TO WILSON CRES
(Manhole repairs)
Start: October 19, 7:00 a.m. End: October 21, 7:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO 7TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: October 18, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 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 27, 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 CLOSED 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.