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2021 road, water main and sidewalk construction wrapping up
October 25, 2021 - 10:00am
Travelling on College Drive from Central Avenue eastbound to the edge of the city is a much smoother experience, thanks to a four-week long road resurfacing project over the summer. Laying new asphalt on that stretch to improve the condition and make it longer lasting was one of the most significant initiatives undertaken by the City during the 2021 construction season.
“Several of our road projects finished earlier than expected and we had more time to finish others, due to a very dry summer and above average temperatures that extended into the fall,” says Terry Schmidt, General Manager of Transportation and Construction. “Overall, work was generally steady and uninterrupted, and we were able to improve approximately 207 kilometers of roads this year.”
In addition to College Drive and the rehabilitation of the Circle Drive overpass at 8th Street, which finished early, Schmidt says road construction took place following water main replacements in neighbourhoods like Caswell Hill and Nutana.
“We replace water mains and service connections at the same time. The roads excavated during that work are then completely resurfaced and repaved from curb-to-curb.”
Approximately 22 kilometers of water mains and sanitary sewer mains were replaced or rehabilitated in 2021 – about the distance from Saskatoon to Martensville.
Sidewalk improvements are just as important as road maintenance every year. City departments have been working collaboratively to make significant improvements to the management and execution of the Sidewalk Repair Program. So far in 2021, crews have repaired or rehabilitated approximately 28 kilometers of sidewalks and curbs. That work will continue for as long as the weather allows this fall.
Significant progress has been made on Saskatoon roads, sidewalks and water mains in recent years and the City of Saskatoon thanks residents for their patience and cooperation.
For more 2021 construction highlights, please see the attached infographics or visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Central Avenue closed between 106th and 107th streets starting Tuesday
October 25, 2021 - 9:00am
Central Avenue will be closed between 106th and 107th streets starting Wednesday, October 26, at 8:00 a.m. for connection replacement work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this project. This project is expected to take two days 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.
Daily Road Report - October 25, 2021
October 22, 2021 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
NELSON RD EB CRUB LANE CLOSED FROM LOWE RD TO HEAL AVE
(Concrete pumping)
Start: October 25, 6:00 a.m. End: October 25, 6:00 p.m.
FEHEREGHAZI BLVD CLOSED FROM FAST CRES TO BOLSTAD LINK
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 25, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MELROSE AVE TO MCPHERSON AVE
(Gas valve removal)
Start: October 25, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 7:00 p.m.
33RD ST W FOUR-WAY STOP AT CONFEDERATION DR
(Intersection improvements)
Start: October 25, 9:00 a.m. End: October 26, 3:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE NB/SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM SOMERS RD TO AGRA RD
(Concrete Median Repairs)
Start: October 25, 9:00 a.m. End: October 28, 4:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR NB/SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED NEAR SOUTH GRID RD
(Concrete Median Repairs)
Start: October 25, 9:00 a.m. End: October 28, 4:00 p.m.
ONGOING
COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANE & SHOULDER CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO PETERS COVE
(Roadwork)
Start: October 12, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 4:00 p.m..
TAYLOR ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM ROSEWOOD GATE TO MEADOWS PKY
(Construction)
Start: October 23, 9:00 a.m. End: October 25, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 2ND AVE S
(Water main repair)
Start: October 24, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 5:00 p.m.
2ND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 21ST ST TO 19TH ST
(Water main repair)
Start: October 24, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 5:00 p.m.
BOYCHUK DR INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BRANDON PL
(Channelization)
Start: October 19, 7:00 a.m. End: October 27, 5:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Storm sewer work)
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: October 31, 7:00 a.m.
8TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT NEW MCORMOND DR
(Construction)
Start: April 26, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 7:00 a.m.
NEAULT RD NB CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Water main construction)
Temporary traffic lights allowing alternating traffic flow
Start: September 20, 10:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Weekend Road Report - October 23-24, 2021
October 22, 2021 - 2:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
COLLEGE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM UNIVERSITY DR TO WIGGINS AVE N
(Valve repair)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes.
Start: October 23, 8:00 a.m. End: October 24, 5:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM ROSEWOOD GATE TO MEADOWS PKY
(Construction)
Start: October 23, 9:00 a.m. End: October 25, 5:00 p.m.
3RD AVE N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 24, 7:00 a.m. End: October 24, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM UNIVERSITY DR TO TEMPERANCE ST
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 24, 7:00 a.m. End: October 24, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 2ND AVE S
(Water main repair)
Start: October 24, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 5:00 p.m.
2ND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Coil lift)
Start: October 24, 7:30 a.m. End: October 24, 11:30 a.m.
2ND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 21ST ST TO 19TH ST
(Water main repair)
Start: October 24, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 5:00 p.m.
ONGOING
COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANE & SHOULDER CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO PETERS COVE
(Roadwork)
Start: October 12, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 4:00 p.m.
BOYCHUK DR INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BRANDON PL
(Channelization)
Start: October 19, 7:00 a.m. End: October 27, 5:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Storm sewer work)
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: October 31, 7:00 a.m.
8TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT NEW MCORMOND DR
(Construction)
Start: April 26, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 7:00 a.m.
NEAULT RD NB LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Water main construction)
Temporary traffic lights allowing alternating traffic flow
Start: September 20, 10:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
2nd Avenue closed between 19th and 21st streets starting Sunday
October 22, 2021 - 11:00am
2nd Avenue will closed between 19th and 21st streets starting Sunday, October 24, at 7:00 a.m. for water main work. 20th Street will be closed between 1st and 3rd avenues during this project. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take two days 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.