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Free transit for past & present military on Remembrance Day
November 8, 2021 - 8:00am
Saskatoon Transit is recognizing veterans and current members of the Canadian Armed Forces with free transit service on Remembrance Day.
The free bus service will be offered to armed forces veterans and current serving personnel, including cadets and reservists. Free bus service will also be provided to their one companion.
Eligible transit users can identify themselves by wearing a military uniform or presenting military ID or a CF1 card when they board.
Providing free transit to veterans and current members of the Canadian Armed Forces is a way to recognize the tremendous commitment they have made, and continue to make, to the community and country.
Saskatoon Transit buses will also display a “Lest We Forget” message on November 11.
Daily Road Report - November 8, 2021
November 5, 2021 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CIRCLE DR WB SPEED REDUCTION FROM LORNE AVE TO GORDIE HOWE BRIDGE
(Construction)
Start: November 8, 7:00 a.m. End: November 10, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR VARIOUS EB & WB LANE CLOSURES FROM CUMBERLAND AVE N TO PRESTON AVE N
(Streetlight bulb replacement)
Start: November 8, 9:00 a.m. End: November 8, 3:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM FORESTRY FARM PARK DR TO REVER RD
(Road resurfacing)
Start: November 8, 11:00 a.m. End: November 8, 2:00 p.m.
ONGOING
NEAULT RD NB & SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Water Main installation)
Start: October 29, 7:00 a.m. End: November 10, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 4TH AVE S
(Roadwork)
Start: November 3, 7:00 a.m. End: November 12, 4:00 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.
Weekend Road Report - November 6-7, 2021
November 5, 2021 - 2:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CIRCLE DR E NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT TO COLLEGE DR
(Barrier repair)
Start: November 6, 7:00 a.m. End: November 7, 7:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM WIGGINS AVE N TO BOTTOMLEY AVE N
(Tree trimming)
Start: November 6, 8:00 a.m. End: November 6, 2:00 p.m.
2ND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Crane lift)
Start: November 7, 6:30 a.m. End: November 7, 10:30 a.m.
COLLEGE DR EB & WB SPEED REDUCTION FROM CENTRAL AVE TO CIRCLE DR E
(Guide Sign Repair)
Start: November 7, 7:00 a.m. End: November 7, 2:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT CENTRAL AVE
(Guide Sign Repair)
Start: November 7, 7:00 a.m. End: November 7, 2:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT PRESTON AVE
(Barrier installation)
Start: November 7, 7:00 a.m. End: November 7, 7:00 p.m.
QUEEN ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 1ST AVE N
(Roadway patching)
Start: November 7, 8:00 a.m. End: November 7, 6:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM DUKE ST TO KING ST
(Roadway patching)
Start: November 7, 8:00 a.m. End: November 7, 6:00 p.m.
8TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MELROSE AVE TO MCPHERSON AVE
(Roadway patching)
Start: November 7, 9:00 a.m. End: November 7, 7:00 p.m.
8TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM BROADWAY AVE TO EASTLAKE AVE
(Roadway patching)
Start: November 7, 9:00 a.m. End: November 7, 7:00 p.m.
ONGOING
NEAULT RD NB & SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Water Main installation)
Start: October 29, 7:00 a.m. End: November 10, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 4TH AVE S
(Roadwork)
Start: November 3, 7:00 a.m. End: November 12, 4:00 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.
1st Avenue closed between 26th and King streets on Sunday
November 5, 2021 - 8:00am
1st Avenue will be closed between 26th and King streets on Sunday, November 7, at 8:00 a.m. for roadway patching work. Queen Street will be closed between 1st and 2nd avenues during this project. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this work. This project is expected to take 10 hours 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.
2nd Avenue closed between 21st and 22nd streets on Sunday
November 5, 2021 - 7:00am
2nd Avenue will be closed between 21st and 22nd streets on Sunday, November 7, at 6:30 a.m. for craning work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this work. This project is expected to take four hours 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.