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Final phase of College Drive project starts Sunday
September 12, 2024 - 11:08am
- Zipper merging will be required due to lane closures. Drivers are reminded to use all available lanes and take turns at the end. This will help everyone get through the work zone faster.
- 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.
The final phase of the College Drive Water Main Maintenance Project starts on Sunday, September 15 at 7:00 a.m. The westbound lanes between Hospital Drive and Bottomley Avenue will fully close with two-way traffic maintained in the eastbound lanes. This phase is expected to take approximately three weeks to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
To see current road restrictions on priority Saskatoon roadways during the 2024 construction season, check and/or subscribe to the City’s Daily Road Report or visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
The second round of black cart swaps begins next week
September 12, 2024 - 10:00am
Over 3,500 more residents will be welcoming a new smaller black cart to their household this fall. If you requested a smaller black cart before September 9, your new cart will be delivered between September 16 and October 11.
Cart swaps will correspond with your regularly scheduled garbage collection day. Make sure to roll out your existing cart on each garbage collection day and leave it out for 48 hours during the cart swap window. Existing carts must be left at their collection location (front street or back lane, depending on your address) to be emptied and retrieved. The smaller cart will not be delivered unless your existing cart is retrieved.
If your cart isn’t swapped on your collection date, don’t worry! We’ll be back at your next collection date to attempt the swap.
If you missed out on the city-wide cart swaps, you can still request a smaller cart size after October 31, 2024 by submitting a new request through My Utility Account or calling a Corporate Revenue Customer Service Representative at 306-975-2400.
Visit saskatoon.ca/cartswap for more information about your cart swap.
Avenue H closed between 29th and 31st streets on Friday
September 12, 2024 - 7:00am
Avenue H will be closed between 29th and 31st streets on Friday, September 13, starting at 9:00 a.m. for water main maintenance. 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.
Melville Street closed between Portage Avenue and Brand Road starting on Friday
September 12, 2024 - 6:00am
Melville Street will be closed between Portage Avenue and Brand Road starting Friday, September 13, at 7:00 a.m. for construction. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take four 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 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.
Daily Road Report - September 12, 2024
September 11, 2024 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
23RD ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO 4TH AVE N
(United Way Campaign Kick-Off)
Start: September 12, 8:00 a.m. End: September 12, 4:00 p.m.
ONGOING
HIGHWAY 16 WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT ZIMMERMAN RD
(Pavement markings)
Start: September 11, 7:00 p.m. End: September 12, 5:00 a.m.
8TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE N TO CAMPBELL AVE
(SaskEnergy)
Start: September 9, 7:00 a.m. End: September 12, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT PORTAGE AVE
(Construction)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: September 12, 7:00 p.m.
20TH ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE E S
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 7, 7:00 a.m. End: September 13, 4:30 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD WEST SIDE OF ROUND-A-BOUT CLOSED AT TASKAMANWA ST
(Service install)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: September 13, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: September 16, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO BOYCHUK DR
(Sidewalk work)
Start: September 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 4:30 p.m.
KENSINGTON GATE INTERSECTION CLOSED AT NEAULT RD
(Construction)
Start: September 9, 9:00 a.m. End: September 30, 4:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM KENASCHUK CRES TO FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD
(Streetscaping)
Start: September 10, 7:00 a.m. End: October 1, 5:00 p.m.
7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM OSBORNE ST TO WINDSOR ST
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: October 4, 4:00 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: October 31, 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 7, 5:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 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.