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Daily Road Report - October 27, 2021
October 26, 2021 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
20TH ST W EB & SB LANES CLOSED AT AVE X S
(Patching)
Start: October 27, 7:00 a.m. End: October 27, 5:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB & SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM 46TH ST E TO 51ST ST E
(Fence repairs)
Start: October 27, 9:00 a.m. End: October 28, 3:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 33RD ST W
(Minor bridge repairs)
Start: October 27, 9:00 a.m. End: October 29, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
BOYCHUK DR INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BRANDON PL
(Channelization)
Start: October 19, 7:00 a.m. End: October 27, 5:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 107TH ST W TO 106TH ST W
(Connection replacement)
Start: October 26, 8:00 a.m. End: October 27, 5:00 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.
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM EWART AVE TO IRVINE AVE
(Water main repair)
Start: October 26, 8:00 a.m. End: October 28, 4:00 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.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
City proclaims November 1 to 8 Health Care Worker Appreciation Week: 40% discount offered at City Indoor Leisure Centres
October 25, 2021 - 4:30pm
City Council today proclaimed November 1 to 8, 2021, Health Care Worker Appreciation Week in Saskatoon.
“On behalf of the City of Saskatoon, Saskatoon City Council extends its sincere gratitude and appreciation to all health care workers who continue to show heroic efforts in protecting our community during the COVID-19 pandemic,” says Mayor Charlie Clark.
In appreciation for all the physicians, nurses, health care aides, home care providers, pharmacists, paramedics, emergency management teams and all others working in health care, the City is offering a 40% discount on a family, adult or youth Leisure Centre general admission during Health Care Worker Appreciation Week -- November 1 to 8, 2021.
In addition to the required vaccination or negative test proof, health care workers will be asked to provide proof of employment in order to receive the discount. The offer is valid at all City Leisure Centres including Cosmo Civic Centre, Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre, Lakewood Civic Centre, Lawson Civic Centre, Saskatoon Field House and Shaw Centre.
For more information, visit saskatoon.ca/leisurecentres.
Daily Road Report - October 26, 2021
October 25, 2021 - 3:55am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
8TH ST E WB PARKING LANE & CURB LANE CLOSED FROM BROADWAY AVE TO EASTLAKE AVE
(Valve upgrade)
Start: October 26, 7:00 a.m. End: October 26, 7:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 107TH ST W TO 106TH ST W
(Connection replacement)
Start: October 26, 8:00 a.m. End: October 27, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM EWART AVE TO IRVINE AVE
(Water main repair)
Start: October 26, 8:00 a.m. End: October 28, 4:00 p.m.
BALTZAN BLVD EB LANES CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO BOYKOWICH CRES
(Sewer inspection)
Start: October 26, 9:00 a.m. End: October 26, 12:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM COLLEGE DR TO 108TH ST W
(Streetlight repairs)
Start: October 26, 9:00 a.m. End: October 26, 3:00 p.m.
3RD AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Transformer change)
Start: October 26, 6:00 p.m. End: October 26, 8:00 p.m.
ONGOING
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.
BOYCHUK DR INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BRANDON PL
(Channelization)
Start: October 19, 7:00 a.m. End: October 27, 5:00 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.
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.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Ruth Street closed between Ewart and Irvine avenues starting Tuesday
October 25, 2021 - 11:30am
Ruth Street will be closed between Ewart and Irvine avenues starting Tuesday, October 26, at 8:00 a.m. for water main work. Cumberland Avenue will be closed between Adelaide and Bute streets during this project. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take three 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.
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.