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City recognizes National Drowning Prevention Week with free access days
July 15, 2022 - 10:00am
- George Ward Pool – Sunday, July 17
- Riversdale Pool – Tuesday, July 19
- Mayfair Pool – Thursday, July 21
- Lathey Pool – Saturday, July 23
July 17-23, 2022 is National Drowning Prevention Week. To recognize it, the City of Saskatoon is offering free access at the outdoor pools on the following days:
Watch for activities and water-safety demonstrations taking place at the outdoor pools during the week.
Visit saskatoon.ca/leisureonline for public swim times.
Various Idylwyld Drive lane and ramp closures starting Saturday evening
July 15, 2022 - 9:00am
- 1st Avenue southbound ramp to Idylwyld Drive southbound closed
- 1st Avenue road closed between 20th Street and Idylwyld Drive
- The intersection at 19th Street and 1st Avenue will remain open
- 20th Street westbound left turn bay to 1st Avenue southbound closed
- 19th Street westbound left turn bay to 1st Ave southbound closed
- Idylwyld Drive southbound curb lane from 19th Street to 8th Street closed
- Access to 8th street eastbound will be maintained in the Idylwyld Drive southbound median lane
- Idylwyld Drive northbound ramp to 1st Avenue northbound closed
- Idylwyld Drive northbound curb and center lanes closed between 8th and 20th streets
- Idylwyld Drive northbound right turn bay to 20th Street eastbound closed
- Idylwyld Drive southbound median lane from 19th Street to 8th Street closed
- Access to 8th street eastbound will be maintained in the Idylwyld Drive southbound curb lane
To accommodate durable pavement marking installation work on Idylwyld Drive starting Saturday, July 16, ramp closures, speed reductions, detours, and lane restrictions will be in place guiding motorists around these projects. Work expected to take 10 hours to complete daily, barring unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
Road restrictions in place from July 16 at 7:00 p.m. to July 17 at 5:00 a.m.
Road restrictions in place from July 17 at 7:00 p.m. to July 18 at 5:00 a.m.
Saskatoon Transit will 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.
Know before you go! Find up-to-date traffic detour information at www.saskatoon.ca/go/traffic and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
Rescheduled: Cumberland Avenue intersection closed at 3rd Street on Monday
July 15, 2022 - 8:00am
The intersection at Cumberland Avenue and 3rd Street will be closed on Monday, July 18, 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 northbound exit ramp to Attridge Drive westbound closed on Sunday
July 15, 2022 - 7:00am
The Circle Drive northbound exit ramp to Attridge Drive westbound will be closed on Sunday, July 17 at 12:00 a.m. for roadway work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this work. This project is expected to take one day 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.
Bus service to SaskTel Centre
July 15, 2022 - 6:00am
- 6:15 p.m.
- 6:35 p.m.
- 6:55 p.m.
- 7:15 p.m.
- 7:35 p.m.
Direct service from the Special Events Stop (outside the 2nd Avenue Lofts at 23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see Loud Luxury at SaskTel Centre on Friday, July 15, 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 that helps make connections that combine Transit with riide and Uber. Transit does the work so you can travel with ease! 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.