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Central Avenue closed between 105th and 107th streets on Friday
May 19, 2022 - 8:00am
Central Avenue will be closed between 105th and 107th streets on Friday, May 20, at 9:00 a.m. for sewer lining work. The intersection at Central Avenue and 106th Street will be closed during this project. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take six hours 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.
Celebrating Victoria Day with fireworks
May 19, 2022 - 7:00am
- Carefully read and follow the manufacturer instructions.
- Exercise increased caution when handling and discharging any type of firework.
- Choose your location wisely. Fireworks can only be discharged on private property. Familiarize yourself with the space requirements for the type of firework being discharged. Requirements vary depending on the firework type.
- Ensure your location is free of overhead obstructions, is clear side-to-side and is a safe distance from combustible materials.
- Ensure that it is not windy and that all spectators are safely located to observe the display.
- Be sure to properly stabilize the firework according to manufacturer direction.
- Other than sparklers, never light or hold a lit firework in your hand.
- Always light the fuse at its tip.
- Never try to relight or fix the fuse on fireworks that did not go off.
- Have a supply of water available and use it to extinguish debris or smouldering embers before they cause injuries, property damage and/or fires.
- Keep in mind that you are solely responsible for any debris that may land on spectators or another’s property.
The Saskatoon Fire Department would like to remind residents and visitors of safe practices for purchasing, enjoying and disposing of fireworks. This Victoria Day, low-hazard fireworks can only be discharged on private property between the hours of dusk and 11:00 p.m. on Monday, May 23.
Low-hazard fireworks are designed for public recreational use. These fireworks travel less than 50m (160ft) high and include items such as roman candles, sparklers, fountains, wheels, volcanoes, mines and snakes.
High-hazard fireworks are designed for professionals and can only be purchased by persons holding a valid Fireworks Supervisor – Level I or Level II card issued by Natural Resources Canada.
Residents and spectators are reminded of the risks and obligations associated with fireworks:
For more information about fireworks safety, please visit saskatoon.ca/fireworks.
The Saskatoon Fire Department wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable Victoria Day!
Daily Road Report - May 19, 2022
May 18, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
20TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Crane setup)
Start: May 19, 7:00 a.m. End: May 19, 3:00 p.m.
2ND AVE N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Sandblasting)
Start: May 19, 7:00 a.m. End: May 31, 5:00 p.m.
CONFEDERATION DR VARIOUS NB & SB LANES CLOSED FROM 33RD ST W TO JOHN A MACDONALD RD
(Environmental monitoring)
Start: May 19, 9:00 a.m. End: May 19, 1:00 p.m.
22ND ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE D N TO AVE F N
(Connections)
Start: May 19, 9:00 a.m. End: May 20, 3:00 p.m.
AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM 31ST ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Roadway patching)
Start: May 19, 10:00 a.m. End: May 19, 1:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
MCORMOND DR EB & WB LANE RESTRICTIONS AT KENASCHUK CR
(Road Painting)
Start: May 16, 7:00 p.m. End: May 20, 7:00 a.m.
CENTRAL AVE NB & SB LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO MCORMOND DR
(Road Painting)
Start: May 16, 7:00 p.m. End: May 20, 7:00 a.m.
ONGOING
20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE U S TO AVE V S
(Water main rehabilitation)
Start: May 13, 9:00 a.m. End: May 20, 4:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT YORK AVE
(Construction)
Start: May 9, 7:00 a.m. End: May 20, 5:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E WB PARKING & CURB LANES CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO KINGSMERE BLVD
(Road resurfacing)
Start: May 16, 9:00 a.m. End: May 22, 4:30 p.m.
RUTH ST E EB PARKING LANE FROM MELROSE AVE TO BROADWAY AVE
(Sidewalk Replacement)
Start: May 6, 7:00 a.m. End: May 24, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST E EB RIGHT TURN BAY & CURB LANE CLOSED AT 3RD AVE N
(Intersection improvements)
Start: May 9, 7:00 a.m. End: May 30, 5:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Bridge repairs)
Start: May 9, 7:00 a.m. End: June 22, 5:00 p.m.
DUNDONALD AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO MOUNTBATTEN ST
(Storm sewer work)
Start: April 28, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 6:00 p.m.
8TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(Construction)
Start: May 9, 9:00 a.m. End: July 11, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Avenue H closed between 31st and 33rd streets on Thursday
May 18, 2022 - 5:10am
Avenue H will be closed between 31st and 33rd streets on Thursday, May 19, at 10:00 a.m. for roadway patching work. The intersection at Avenue H and 32nd Street will remain open during this project. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take three hours 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.
Daily Road Report - May 18, 2022
May 17, 2022 - 7:42am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 51ST ST E TO CIRCLE DR E
(Guardrail repairs)
Start: May 18, 9:00 a.m. End: May 18, 12:00 p.m.
DIEFENBAKER DR SB PARKING & CURB LANE CLOSED AT CENTENNIAL DR
(Roadway patching)
Start: May 18, 9:00 a.m. End: May 18, 3:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM SASKATCHEWAN CRES E TO 8TH ST E
(Pole replacements)
Start: May 18, 9:30 a.m. End: May 18, 3:30 p.m.
CIRCLE DR S EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT DIEFENBAKER PARK RD
(Guardrail repair)
Start: May 18, 12:00 p.m. End: May 18, 3:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
MCORMOND DR EB & WB LANE RESTRICTIONS AT KENASCHUK CR
(Road Painting)
Start: May 16, 7:00 p.m. End: May 20, 7:00 a.m.
CENTRAL AVE NB & SB LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO MCORMOND DR
(Road Painting)
Start: May 16, 7:00 p.m. End: May 20, 7:00 a.m.
ONGOING
2ND AVE N NB CURB LANE & PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Concrete work)
Start: May 12, 7:00 a.m. End: May 18, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE U S TO AVE V S
(Water main rehabilitation)
Start: May 13, 9:00 a.m. End: May 20, 4:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT YORK AVE
(Construction)
Start: May 9, 7:00 a.m. End: May 20, 5:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E WB PARKING & CURB LANES CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO KINGSMERE BLVD
(Road resurfacing)
Start: May 16, 9:00 a.m. End: May 22, 4:30 p.m.
RUTH ST E EB PARKING LANE FROM MELROSE AVE TO BROADWAY AVE
(Sidewalk Replacement)
Start: May 6, 7:00 a.m. End: May 24, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST E EB RIGHT TURN BAY & CURB LANE CLOSED AT 3RD AVE N
(Intersection improvements)
Start: May 9, 7:00 a.m. End: May 30, 5:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Bridge repairs)
Start: May 9, 7:00 a.m. End: June 22, 5:00 p.m.
DUNDONALD AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO MOUNTBATTEN ST
(Storm sewer work)
Start: April 28, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 6:00 p.m.
8TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(Construction)
Start: May 9, 9:00 a.m. End: July 11, 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.