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The snowstorm started in earnest overnight and is expected to continue throughout the day today with heavy winds and more snowfall. City crews worked through the night, and remain on the go today, focusing on Circle Drive and major streets. While work has been continuous, further snowfall and heavy winds continue to create drifts, even after crews have cleared the snow. Driving conditions may worsen as the storm continues.      

The priority while it snows is to keep the driving lanes clear along Circle Drive and the busiest freeway and arterial streets. Contractor crews are joining city crews today, grading snow from Priority 1 streets to address heavy drifting and minimize accumulation. There are 26 graders, 11 plows, 10 sanders and 4 loaders grading snow and clearing drifting. When it stops snowing, a snow event will be declared, and all priority streets will be graded of snow within 72 hours.  

Drivers should adjust their driving for the road conditions, leave extra room and time for their commute.  

Please watch for blue and amber flashing lights on road maintenance equipment and leave room for the operators to do their work.  

Learn about winter road maintenance at saskatoon.ca/snow. Stay in the snow with the Snow & Ice Report at saskatoon.ca/snowreport. 

Direct bus service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see Ice Cube at SaskTel Centre on Monday, February 26, at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:    

• 5:45 p.m. 
• 6:25 p.m. 

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. Typically, buses arrive onsite 30 minutes prior to the end of the event.

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.   

Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a winter storm warning for a storm starting tonight and continuing into Monday. This storm is expected to bring snow, and at times, heavy and blowing snow. City crews and equipment are fully prepared to respond to more winter weather. 

Road conditions and visibility can deteriorate with the combination of snowfall and strong winds. Drivers should adjust their driving for the road conditions, leave extra room in case you need to stop suddenly and watch for blue and yellow flashing lights on road equipment. 

We will continue to monitor high traffic streets and apply de-icing material as required, beginning with Circle Drive and freeways. Crews are ready to initiate plowing and snow grading if the snow accumulates. While the snow continues to fall, the priority for crews is to minimize accumulation along high speed and high traffic streets such as Circle Drive, 8th Street, College Drive and 22nd Street.     

Please watch for their blue and amber flashing lights and leave room for road equipment to do their work.   

Learn about winter road maintenance at saskatoon.ca/snow.  Stay in the snow with the Snow & Ice Report at saskatoon.ca/snowreport. 

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

CIRCLE DR E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Directional boring)
Start: February 26, 9:00 a.m. End: February 27, 3:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT GRAY AVE
(Directional boring)
Start: February 26, 10:00 a.m. End: February 27, 6:00 p.m.

ONGOING

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024, 5:00 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.

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

2ND AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Transformer installation)
Start: February 24, 7:00 a.m. End: February 24, 10:00 a.m.

RUTH ST E EB LANES CLOSED AT ROYAL AVE
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: February 24, 8:00 a.m. End: February 24, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 38TH ST E TO 36TH ST E
(Tree pruning)
2-way traffic in NB lanes
Start: February 24, 9:00 a.m. End: February 24, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR W NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRPORT DR TO AVE C N
(Streetlight repairs)
Start: February 25, 7:00 a.m. End: February 25, 1:00 p.m.

ONGOING

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024, 5:00 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.