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33rd Street intersection closed at Valens Drive on Sunday
March 4, 2022 - 9:00am
The intersection at 33rd Street and Valens Drive will be closed on Sunday, March 6, at 8:00 a.m. for water main repair work. 33rd Street will be closed from Avenue L to Howell Avenue during this project. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this work. This project is expected to take one day to complete, barring any unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information is 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.
Snowfall Warning continues; City crews applying de-icing materials, plowing and grading snow during snowfall
March 4, 2022 - 1:05am
Environment & Climate Change Canada issued a snowfall warning for Saskatoon today forecasting total accumulations of 5 to 15 cm of snowfall by this evening.
Snowfall began overnight and total accumulation by the morning commute is about 5 cm.
City crews worked through the night plowing Circle Drive and expressways and applying de-icing materials to improve traction on Circle Drive, freeways, high traffic streets, bridge decks and intersections.
While the snow is falling today, City and contractor crews will stay focussed on applying de-icing materials and keeping driving lanes clear on Circle Drive and streets with three or more lanes each way like Idylwyld Drive, 22nd Street and College Drive.
When it stops snowing, a snow event will be declared and clean-up across the city commences including clearing snow from City-maintained sidewalks and snow grading of priority streets.
Please keep back when you see blue and amber flashing lights to let road equipment complete their pass.
Snow crews are at work this winter 24/7. Learn more at saskatoon.ca/snow and follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert.
2nd Avenue closed between 19th Street and Saunders Place on Saturday
March 4, 2022 - 8:00am
2nd Avenue will be closed between 19th Street and Saunders Place on Saturday, March 5, at 6:00 a.m. for crane lift work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take 12 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 is 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.
3rd Avenue closed between Duchess and Duke streets on Sunday
March 4, 2022 - 7:00am
3rd Avenue will be closed between Duchess and Duke streets on Sunday, March 6, at 7:00 a.m. for cable installation work. 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 is 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.
Big snowfall in the forecast; City road crews ready to respond
March 3, 2022 - 10:18am
Environment & Climate Change Canada issued a snowfall warning for Saskatoon today anticipating a long period of snow with total accumulation of 10 cm – 20 cm starting overnight into Friday afternoon. Visibility on roads and sidewalks may be challenging during the snowfall. Drivers are urged to slow down and adjust driving with changing road conditions. If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance.
City and contractor crews are on standby and will grade the driving lanes along Circle Drive and the busiest freeway and arterial streets during the snow fall. When it stops snowing and Priority 1 streets have all been graded, crews move into the Priority 2 and 3 streets.
Sanders will be spreading de-icing materials on Circle Drive, freeways, high traffic streets, bridge decks and intersections overnight to reduce icing. Please watch for their blue and amber flashing lights and leave room for road equipment to do their work.
Learn about winter road maintenance at saskatoon.ca/snow.