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Weekend Road Report - November 4-5, 2023
November 3, 2023 - 2:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CLARENCE AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM WILSON CRES TO RUTH ST E
(Tree pruning)
Start: November 4, 8:00 a.m. End: November 4, 2:00 p.m.
ONGOING
BALTZAN BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM HORNER CRES TO ORBAN WAY
(Service connections)
Start: October 25, 7:00 a.m. End: November 5, 6:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM BRIGHTON CIRCLE TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Jersey barrier relocation)
Start: October 4, 7:00 a.m. End: November 8, 7:00 a.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.
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.
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.
Special event bus service to SaskTel Centre this weekend
November 3, 2023 - 6:00am
- 5:45 p.m.
- 6:25 p.m.
- 2:45 p.m.
- 3:25 p.m.
Direct bus service from the Special Events Stop to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Prince George Cougars at SaskTel Centre on Friday, November 3, at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:
Direct bus service from the Special Events Stop to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Regina Pats at SaskTel Centre on Sunday, November 5, at 4:00 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 3, 2023
November 2, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
25TH ST E EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 3RD AVE N
(Junction box replacement)
Start: November 3, 9:00 a.m. End: November 3, 1:00 p.m.
ONGOING
BALTZAN BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM HORNER CRES TO ORBAN WAY
(Service connections)
Start: October 25, 7:00 a.m. End: November 5, 6:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM BRIGHTON CIRCLE TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Jersey barrier relocation)
Start: October 4, 7:00 a.m. End: November 8, 7:00 a.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.
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.
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.
2023 road, bridge and water main construction projects draw to a close
November 2, 2023 - 10:00am
- Circle Drive North westbound between Millar Avenue and Alberta Avenue
- Wanuskewin Road from 71st Street to Penner Road
- Idylwyld Drive southbound from 60th Street to 51st Street
- Sections of Preston Avenue between Preston Crossing and College Drive
Installing new water mains Downtown and extending the lifespan of the Circle Drive North Bridge were just some of the major priorities for the City of Saskatoon (City) during the 2023 construction season. Overall, more than 200 lane kilometers of roadways were improved, which, when put into perspective, is the approximate driving distance between Saskatoon and Kindersley.
“That number includes roads repaved following water main replacements in neighbourhoods like Downtown, River Heights, Varsity View and on 33rd Street West,” says Terry Schmidt, General Manager of Transportation and Construction. “Wherever we install new water mains, we improve the roadway and address any sidewalk issues.”
City Council invested approximately $67.19 million in 2023 for road construction and maintenance including initiatives like pothole patching, line marking and street sweeping. High traffic roads resurfaced include:
“The highest profile construction project was the months-long Circle Drive North Bridge rehabilitation that included asphalt and barrier replacements, drainage improvements, and concrete repairs to the bridge deck, piers and abutments. We thank everyone for their patience as we worked to make sure the structure lasts for decades to come,” says Schmidt.
Since 2014, when the City began investing millions of dollars more into roads, more than 2,100 lane kilometers of roadway have been rehabilitated, which is the approximate driving distance between Saskatoon and Chicago, Illinois.
To see where construction is happening daily, check the Daily Road Report. For information about future construction and other related topics, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Application for Seasonal Commercial Enterprise in Parks is Now Open
November 1, 2023 - 4:00pm
Are you interested in operating a seasonal commercial enterprise (SCE) in a Saskatoon Park from May 1, 2024, to October 31, 2024. The City is now accepting applications for the Spring/Summer 2024 season from those wishing to operate a Seasonal Commercial Enterprise that supports sport, recreation and/or cultural events or opportunities.
The deadline for applications is February 15, 2024. Application packages are available at saskatoon.ca/sce or email sce@saskatoon.ca.
The City will convene a meeting with the Adjudication Committee to review applications and recommend the City’s approval to issue a permit to operate a Seasonal Commercial Enterprise in a Park. Evaluation is based on criteria as per the Seasonal Commercial Enterprise in Parks Policy No. C10-026.
Once the application has been approved and all required documentation received by the City, a permit and business license will be issued by the City’s Planning and Development Division. Permit costs range from $600 (not-for-profit) to $1,800 (for profit) annually; the fee for a new business license is $125.