News Releases

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

NEW

HIGHWAY 16 NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM GORDIE HOWE LANE TO 71ST ST W
(Streetlight pole replacements)
Start: January 24, 9:00 a.m. End: January 24, 3:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR W NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO 22ND ST W
(Pole replacements)
Start: January 24, 10:00 a.m. End: January 24, 3:00 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.

Saskatoon Light & Power will be removing seasonal decorations on some city streets and bridges starting Wednesday, January 24. Work will impact traffic in the following areas:

• University Bridge – Wednesday, January 24, between 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  
• 2^nd Avenue – Sunday, January 28, between 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

This will be a moving work zone and will impact traffic in both directions. Drivers are reminded to slow down in work zones and be respectful of workers.

Saskatoon Transit may be affected by this work. 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.

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

NEW

CIRCLE DR E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM NORTHRIDGE DR TO IDYLWYLD DR N
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: January 23, 9:00 a.m. End: January 23, 1:00 p.m.

CLARENCE AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM MELVILLE ST TO CARTWRIGHT ST
(Traffic pole replacement)
Start: January 23, 9:00 a.m. End: January 23, 3:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 51ST ST E TO 52ND ST E
(Pole replacement)
Start: January 23, 10:00 a.m. End: January 23, 2:00 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.

The City of Saskatoon is reminding residents about responsible snow clearing practices to help create safe and accessible sidewalks, and unobstructed road use.  

As per Bylaw No. 8463, The Sidewalk Clearing Bylaw, residents in Saskatoon are obligated to clear snow, ice or other debris from sidewalks. Residents are required to clear sidewalks within 48 hours after a snowfall, and businesses along certain streets need to have sidewalks cleared within 24 hours, while both should have minimal snowpack and at least 1.2 metres cleared. 

The City is also reminding residents and business owners to keep snow cleared from sidewalks, driveways and private property off roadways. Pushing additional snow onto roadways can create hazards and obstruct road use. The City requests that the cleared snow be placed on private property.  

The City extends its appreciation to all residents for their cooperation in maintaining a safe and well-functioning sidewalk and road network, while not creating additional obstructions to traffic, and allowing crews to effectively complete their winter maintenance activities. 

For more information on snow removal, head to saskatoon.ca/snow. 

Saskatoon received five centimetres of snow overnight. City snow crews focused on applying de-icing materials on high speed and high traffic streets, intersections, and bridge decks while it snowed. Caution is advised: even with the use of de-icing material, extra moisture may cause slippery conditions during peak driving times, especially on bridges.

The second snow event of the season was declared this morning; contractors have been called in to assist City crews with clean-up. Today, there are 22 graders, 15 sanders, nine plows and five sidewalk plows moving around the city.

The snow event response follows the Priority Street system:

Priority 1 – Freeways and major arterials. This includes Circle Dr. and streets with three+ lanes each way like Idylwyld Dr., 22nd St and College Dr.

Priority 2 - Arterials with double-lanes and bus routes. Double-lane streets like Clarence Ave, McKercher Dr. and Millar Ave.

Priority 3 - Collector streets, remaining Business Improvement District streets and school zones. These streets take you through your neighbourhood like Louise Ave, Howell Ave., and Main St.

Drivers should be aware of changing weather that can affect road and sidewalk conditions and adjust their driving for the conditions. Leave extra room and watch for blue and yellow flashing lights on road equipment.

Learn more about winter road maintenance at saskatoon.ca/snow and stay in the snow at http://www.saskatoon.ca/snowreport.