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Governance and Priorities Committee recommends continuing mask education on Saskatoon Transit

February 22, 2022 - 5:29am

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City Council continues to guide the City of Saskatoon’s response to COVID-19 in the community to protect the health and safety of residents, customers and employees following the lifting of the Provincial Public Health Orders.
 
At the Governance and Priorities Committee this morning, Council directed that a report be submitted to City Council recommending continuing the current approach on mask enforcement on Saskatoon Transit. In addition, a request was made to City Administration to provide weekly reporting on mask-related compliance and any negative interactions. City Council previously decided masks will still be required to ride on Saskatoon Transit once the Provincial Public Health Order is lifted at the end of February.
 
Currently, Saskatoon Transit focuses on mask education with riders through signage and with interior and exterior audible announcements on each bus. Free masks will continue to be made available to Transit customers. 
 
Important Reminders – Previous Council Decisions
  • When the Provincial Public Health Order on masks is lifted as of February 28 at 12:01 a.m., masks will continue to be required to access indoor City-operated facilities and services and when travelling on Saskatoon Transit. Facilities include City Hall, Leisure Centres, indoor arenas, golf course buildings, indoor spaces at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo and the downtown Saskatoon Transit Customer Service Centre. City Council approved the action at its special meeting on February 8, 2022 to ensure the safety of staff and the public who are accessing City services. This will be continually reassessed.
  • Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or Negative Test is no longer required when attending City-operated facilities.

For the latest updates, visit saskatoon.ca/covid-19.

Rescheduled: Avenue H closed between 30th and 31st streets on Wednesday

February 22, 2022 - 8:00am

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Avenue H will be closed between 30th and 31st streets on Wednesday, February 23, at 8:00 a.m. for sanitary sewer manhole repair work. 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 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.    

Daily Road Report - February 22, 2022

February 21, 2022 - 3:00pm

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

NEW

2ND AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 20TH ST E
(CRANE LIFT)
Start: February 22, 8:00 a.m. End: February 22, 1:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E VARIOUS NB & SB LANES CLOSED FROM 108TH ST W TO PRESTON AVE N
(Transmission line upgrades)
Start: February 22, 9:00 a.m. End: February 22, 3:00 p.m.
Closure Details

CENTRAL AVE NB LANES CLOSED AT 108TH ST W
(GRADER HIT REPAIRS)
Start: February 22, 9:30 a.m. End: February 22, 12:30 p.m.

ONGOING

No projects are ongoing on Priority 1 streets as of this date.

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.

Circle Drive lane closures between Preston Avenue and 108th Street on Tuesday

February 21, 2022 - 9:00am

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SaskPower will continue upgrading transmission lines on Circle Drive between Preston Avenue and 108th Street on Tuesday, February 22 at 9:00 a.m. Access to and from Circle Drive to Attridge Drive will be maintained for the duration of the project.  Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone and will be required to slow down to 60km/h. This project is expected to take six hours to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.      

Moving project restrictions on Circle Drive at the Train Bridge include:    

  • Phase 1: Circle Drive northbound curb lanes will be closed early morning  
  • Phase 2: Circle Drive northbound and southbound median lanes will be closed mid-morning to mid-afternoon  
  • Phase 3: Circle Drive southbound curb lanes will be closed in the afternoon  

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 on the Preston Crossing Power Line Project, visit: saskpower.com/prestoncrossing. 

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction. 

Use caution on streets and sidewalks Sunday; rain, light snow and temperature drop expected

February 19, 2022 - 10:00am

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With snow melting in plus temperatures Saturday afternoon and a mix of rain and light snow through the evening and into the night, and a big drop in temperature overnight, streets and sidewalks will be icy on Sunday. Please drive carefully and use caution on sidewalks and across parking lots.  

City crews with sanders will be using de-icing material as needed and then sand as the temperature drops, for traction at high-traffic locations on Circle Drive, freeways and high traffic intersections.  

18 sanders will be spreading de-icing materials Saturday and Sunday, focusing on Saskatoon’s highest traffic streets, bridge decks and intersections. Please watch for their blue and amber flashing lights and leave room for road equipment to do their work.   

Rut shaving in back lanes and on skipped local streets continues during the day through the weekend, with snow removal on priority streets on-going at night. 

Learn about winter road maintenance at saskatoon.ca/snow.