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Circle Drive lane closures between Preston Avenue and 108th Street on Tuesday
February 21, 2022 - 9:00am
- 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
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:
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
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.
Daily Road Report - February 21, 2022
February 18, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
No projects are scheduled to start on Priority 1 streets as of this date.
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.
Weekend Road Report - February 19-20, 2022
February 18, 2022 - 8:05am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CIRCLE DR E VARIOUS NB & SB LANE CLOSURES FROM 108TH ST TO ATTRIDGE DR
(Transmission line upgrades)
Closure details
Start: February 19, 9:00 a.m. End: February 19, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E VARIOUS NB & SB LANES CLOSURES FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO RUTHERFORD WAY
(Transformer line upgrades)
Closure details
Start: February 20, 5:00 a.m. End: February 20, 7:00 p.m.
51ST ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM FAITHFULL AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Hydrant replacement)
Start: February 20, 8:00 a.m. End: February 20, 5:00 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.
Snow clearing and sidewalk safety reminders during freeze-thaw conditions
February 18, 2022 - 10:30am
- Clear snow before it settles, hardens and packs-down
- Chip ice during the day when it is soft and easier to break
- Using sand or salt to increase traction and/or melt ice from the sidewalk
- Keep snow on your yard to keep drains and curbs clear
As we enter another freeze-thaw cycle this weekend, the City would like to remind residents to be safe while clearing snow and ice from sidewalks and other areas. Here are some tips to keep in mind:
Keeping sidewalks safe for pedestrians
Be a good neighbour and help prevent slips and falls by clearing sidewalks adjacent to your property within 48 hours from when any snow, ice or debris builds up.
What you can do:
Preventing a fall
If you encounter snow and/or ice on the sidewalk, walk like a penguin!
Keep your weight over your front leg, take small steps and maintain a shoulder-width foot separation with your toes angled outwards; doing this will increase your stability and helps reduce the risk of a fall.
Help our firefighters
If you have a fire hydrant located on or near your property, help our firefighters by keeping the hydrant free of snow and ice. Please clear a one metre (3 feet) perimeter around it. In an emergency, seconds count; this will help firefighters locate and efficiently connect to the hydrant in the event that you or your neighbours experience a fire emergency.
For more information, visit saskatoon.ca/goodneighbour.