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Rain event June 20, 2022: City Council resolves to seek provincial approval to designate Saskatoon an Eligible Assistance Area
July 25, 2022 - 8:13am
At today’s July 25 City Council meeting, Council resolved to submit a Request for Designation to the Province to designate Saskatoon as an Eligible Assistance Area under the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP). This program provides financial assistance for restoring essential services and property as a result of substantial damages caused by excessive rain resulting in flooding as was the case on June 20, 2022, in Saskatoon.
The PDAP covers uninsurable damage to individual properties caused by severe weather events. It is the Administration’s understanding that damage caused by excessive amounts of rain on June 20, 2022 would qualify. Once Saskatoon is designated as approved for financial assistance by the Province - the Province of Saskatchewan will then arrange for the claims to be adjusted and make payments where appropriate.
To recap: The City will issue further information on how Saskatoon residents can apply for PDAP assistance once Saskatoon is approved as an Eligible Assistance Area. The required application forms will then be made available online through the Province and will also be available at City Hall.
Find home protection information and tips to reduce your risk of private property flooding at saskatoon.ca/flooding.
1st Avenue closed between Duke and Princess streets starting Tuesday
July 25, 2022 - 8:00am
1st Avenue will be closed between Duke and Princess streets starting Tuesday, July 26, at 7:00 a.m. for water main replacement work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take three weeks 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.
Rescheduled: Cumberland Avenue closed between 1st and 5th streets on Tuesday
July 25, 2022 - 7:00am
Cumberland Avenue will be closed between 1st and 5th streets on Tuesday, July 26, at 8:00 a.m. for catch basin repair work. 3rd Street will be closed between Ewart and Jackson avenues during this project. 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.
Circle Drive overpass closed at 33rd Street on Monday evening
July 22, 2022 - 9:50am
The Circle Drive overpass at 33rd Street will be closed Monday, July 25 at 7:00 p.m. for bridge and desk washing work. All traffic must use the exit ramps to continue moving northbound and southbound on Circle Drive. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this work. This project is expected to take 11 hours to complete, barring unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
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.
Daily Road Report - July 25, 2022
July 22, 2022 - 9:13am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
NELSON RD ROAD CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Crane setup)
Start: July 25, 6:00 a.m. End: July 25, 2:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 6TH ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: July 26, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE S SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 7TH ST E
(Paving)
Start: July 25, 9:00 a.m. End: July 26, 5:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR E
(Durable pavement marking installation)
Start: July 25, 7:00 p.m. End: July 26, 5:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR W ROAD CLOSED AT 33RD ST W
(Deck washing)
All traffic must use the exit ramps and continue straight to stay on Circle Drive
Start: July 25, 7:00 p.m. End: July 26, 6:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB RAMP TO WB CLOSED AT PRESTON AVE N
(Construction)
Ramp to Preston Crossing closed for Sunday, July 24th
Start: July 24, 12:00 a.m. End: July 25, 3:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO COLLEGE DR
(Permanent line painting)
Start: July 24, 7:00 p.m. End: July 25, 5:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT ATTRIDGE DR
(Bridge deck rehabilitation)
Start: July 24, 7:00 p.m. End: July 28, 7:00 a.m.
ONGOING
DUNDONALD AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO CAEN ST
(Drainage improvements)
Start: June 28, 7:00 a.m. End: July 25, 4:30 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 33RD ST E
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 29, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 29, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Water main construction)
Start: July 22, 7:00 a.m. End: August 4, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR ROAD CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(New road construction)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT CAIRNS AVE
(Water main replacement)
Start: June 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 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.