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Daily Road Report - January 25, 2022
January 24, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
ATTRIDGE DR WB FROM CENTRAL AVE TO CIRCLE DRIVE WORKERS ADJACENT TO ROADWAY
(Transmission line install)
Start: January 25, 7:00 a.m. End: January 28, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE N EB MEDIAN LANE & WB LEFT TURN BAY CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Streetlight pole replacement)
Start: January 25, 9:30 a.m. End: January 25, 1:30 p.m.
CIRCLE DR S WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Crash cushion repair)
Start: January 25, 9:30 a.m. End: January 25, 2:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO 33RD ST E
(Manhole repair)
Start: January 25, 10:30 a.m. End: January 25, 1:30 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.
Spadina Crescent closed between Queen and 33rd streets on Tuesday
January 24, 2022 - 8:00am
Spadina Crescent will be closed between Queen and 33rd streets on Tuesday, January 25, at 10:30 a.m. for manhole repair work. 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 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.
City declares 4th snow event: City crews continue with de-icing and road-clearing operations
January 23, 2022 - 12:13pm
This weekend’s on and off snowfall has resulted in a total accumulation of 7 cms, meeting the City’s threshold to declare its 4th snow event of the winter. At 5cm or greater, the City calls in contractor graders to help grade all priority streets quickly. Contractors also assist in clearing snow from sidewalks, pathways and walkways on bridges. Priority streets include the busiest streets in Saskatoon such as freeways, arterials, collectors and school zones.
Although most of the freezing rain predicted for Saskatoon missed us, the City still recommends drivers and pedestrians use caution on streets and sidewalks this evening and for the morning commute. Drivers should adjust their driving for the road conditions, slow down and use extra caution, leave extra room between cars, and watch for blue and yellow flashing lights on the City’s road equipment.
With the snow, fluctuating temperatures and a return to the -20’sC forecast for overnight, City crews will continue to monitor road conditions and apply de-icing materials to improve traction along priority streets, bridge decks and busy intersections.
With higher-than-average snowfalls so far this winter, the snow piles are getting bigger along priority streets. Removal of these piles is ongoing however, with the changing weather it will be interrupted as staff are reassigned to ensure driving lanes on priority streets are in good condition.
A reminder for people on residential streets where grading did not occur this winter: residential streets will be graded just before the spring melt if the snowpack on streets is 15 centimetres thick. This will help prevent deep ruts as the snow softens. The graded snow would be stored in piles in the parking lane and would not be removed.
Learn more about winter road maintenance at saskatoon.ca/snow.
City road maintenance operations will shift with weather changes through weekend
January 21, 2022 - 9:23am
The City recommends using caution on streets and sidewalks this weekend, with ongoing snow, fluctuating temperatures and the possibility of rain in the forecast. City crews will be monitoring road conditions and responding to ice and snow as best as they can along priority streets and busy intersections to keep Saskatoon's busiest streets clear.
City crews did an excellent job keeping Circle Drive from freezing overnight as rain, snow and ice pellets fell in Saskatoon. The salt kept the road wet, and the mild temperatures and sunny sky helped dry it out this afternoon before temperatures drop tonight. Salt and sand are being applied on all priority streets, busy intersections, and bridge walkways today, as required.
Up to five centimetres of snow is expected to accumulate over the weekend, which could require a snow event declaration that would call in contractor graders to help the City grade all priority streets quickly.
With higher-than-average snowfalls so far this winter, the snow piles are getting big along all priority streets. Removal of these piles is ongoing; however, it will be interrupted by these weather changes, as staff are reassigned to ensure driving lanes on priority streets are in good condition.
Reminder for people on residential streets where grading did not occur this winter: residential streets will only be graded just prior to the spring melt, if the snowpack on streets is 15 centimetres thick. This would help prevent deep ruts as the snow softens. The graded snow would be stored in piles in the parking lane and would not be removed.
Learn more about winter road maintenance at saskatoon.ca/snow.
Daily Road Report - January 24, 2022
January 21, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
WARMAN RD NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED AT 7TH AVE N
(SaskTel cable pull)
Start: January 24, 9:00 a.m. End: January 26, 3:00 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.