News Releases

Ruth Street will be closed between Louise Avenue and Jarvis Drive starting this morning for unplanned manhole and catch basin repairs. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take one day 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 are 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.

Cumberland Avenue will be closed between Bute and Cascade streets on Monday, November 18, starting at 8:00 a.m. for a connection replacement. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take one day 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 are 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.

Spadina Crescent will be closed between Avenues A and G on Sunday, November 17, starting at 8:00 a.m. for the Santa Claus Parade. 

Additional event road restrictions include: 

• 19th Street between Avenue A and 3rd Avenue
• 3rd Avenue between 19th and 22nd streets
• 20th Street between Idylwyld Drive and 4th Avenue
• 4th Avenue between 20th and 22nd streets
• 22nd Street between Pacific and 4th avenues
• 1st Avenue between the Idylwyld ramp and 22nd Street

Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the event zone. Closures will be lifted as the parade clears each roadway. The roadways will all be open after 3:00 p.m. barring any unforeseen circumstances.  

Drivers are reminded to drive carefully and watch for participants. The City thanks everyone for their patience. 

Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are 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.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Edmonton Oil Kings at SaskTel Centre on Friday, November 15 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Tri City Americans at SaskTel Centre on Saturday, November 16 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

Post-event drop-off is at the downtown terminal and regular fares apply ($3.00 per trip). Fare can be purchased on your mobile phone using either the TGo or transit app, transfers and passes are also accepted. Typically, buses arrive onsite 30 minutes prior to the end of the event.

Plan your trip to events at SaskTel Centre on Route 333 using the Transit app up to two weeks in advance. Check out the Transit+ feature to help make connections that combine Transit with OnDemand Transit, riide, and Uber. Download the Transit app from the Apple Store or Google Play.

Transit service times for special events at SaskTel Centre and other popular destinations can always be found at SaskatoonTransit.ca/plan-my-trip/popular-destinations. Experience the convenience of using Saskatoon Transit to attend all your favourite events.

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

AVE H N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 32ND ST W TO 31ST ST W
(Roadway patching)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: November 15, 7:00 a.m. End: November 15, 3:00 p.m.

RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM JARVIS DR TO LOUISE AVE
(Catch basin replacement)
Start: November 15, 8:00 a.m. End: November 15, 5:00 p.m.

23RD ST E EB LANES & WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO 4TH AVE N
(Roadway patching)
Start: November 15, 9:00 a.m. End: November 15, 3:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: November 15, 9:00 a.m. End: November 15, 3:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM BOLSTAD WAY TO FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD
(Roadway patching)
Start: November 15, 9:00 a.m. End: November 15, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

BROADWAY AVE 4-WAY STOP AT TAYLOR ST E
(Streetlight upgrades)
Start: November 12, 9:00 a.m. End: November 15, 4:30 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE S TO 2ND AVE S
(Crane work)
Start: November 14, 6:00 a.m. End: November 16, 5:00 p.m.

24TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(SL&P construction)
Start: August 7, 8:00 a.m. End: November 19, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM ACADIA DR TO MOSS AVE
(Construction)
Start: October 21, 7:00 a.m. End: November 15, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED AT MCORMOND DR
(Intersection construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: November 22, 4:30 p.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: November 22, 5:00 p.m.

4TH AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 16, 7:00 a.m. End: November 29, 4:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 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.