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2nd Avenue North will be closed between 36th and 37th streets starting this morning for unplanned water main repairs. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. The timeline to complete this work will be updated later today.                         

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.

During routine monitoring of storm water ponds, the City of Saskatoon has identified a potential blue-green algae bloom at Briarwood Pond in Briarwood. Blue-green algae, also known as Cyanobacteria, is a bacteria that can be harmful to humans and animals.

Out of an abundance of caution, all recreational water activities are strictly prohibited until further notice. Signage is being produced and will be placed around the pond to inform visitors of potential dangers.

Residents with pets also are advised to completely avoid the pond. When ingested, water with blue-green algae can cause sickness and/or death in animals depending on the level of toxicity.

Health Precautions:

• Symptoms: Contact with or ingestion of blue-green algae toxins can cause symptoms such as skin irritation, nausea, vomiting, and respiratory distress.
• Emergency: If you or your pets experience any symptoms after contact with the water, seek medical or veterinary attention immediately.

Water samples will be collected and tested this week. The City will provide updates as they become available. Your cooperation in adhering to these safety measures is greatly appreciated.

Visit Health Canada to learn about the risks of cyanobacteria and their toxins, and how to keep yourself safe.

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

NEW

MELVILLE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM BRAND RD TO PORTAGE AVE
(CN Industrial Infrastructure Improvements)
Start: July 30, 7:00 a.m. End: July 30, 6:00 p.m.

FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD EB LANES CLOSED FROM ORBAN WAY TO FORSEY AVE
(Water line work)
Start: July 30, 8:00 a.m. End: July 30, 4:00 p.m.

ONGOING

IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 30TH ST W
(Road construction)
Start: July 26, 7:00 a.m. End: July 31, 7:00 a.m.

11TH ST W INTERSECTION CLOSED AT FAIRLIGHT DR
(Infrastructure improvements)
Start: June 17, 7:00 a.m. End: July 31, 7:00 a.m.

WARMAN RD NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT CHURCHILL DR
(Road construction)
Start: July 29, 9:00 a.m. End: July 31, 3:00 p.m.

1ST AVE S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Midtown Mall renovations)
Start: July 17, 7:00 a.m. End: July 31, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST E WB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Streetscaping)
Start: July 5, 7:00 a.m. End: August 1, 7:00 a.m.

CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 10TH ST E TO 9TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: July 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 9, 6:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: July 21, 9:00 a.m. End: August 12, 7:00 a.m.

COLLEGE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM WIGGINS AVE N TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes
Start: July 21, 9:00 a.m. End: August 12, 7:00 a.m.

MCORMOND DR SB CURB LANE/RIGHT TURN LANE FROM MCCRORY LINK TO FEDORUK DR
(Streetscaping)
Start: July 26, 7:00 a.m. End: August 15, 4:30 p.m.

KENSINGTON GATE INTERSECTION CLOSED AT NEAULT RD
(Construction)
Start: May 2, 9:00 a.m. End: August 31, 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.

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.

Melville Street will be closed between Brand Road and Portage Avenue on Tuesday, July 30th, for construction work. 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.

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

NEW

CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 10TH ST E TO 9TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: July 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 9, 6:00 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR EB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED AT KENDERDINE RD
(Roadway patching)
Start: July 29, 9:00 a.m. End: July 29, 3:00 p.m.

MCKERCHER DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM PARKDALE RD TO 8TH ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: July 29, 9:00 a.m. End: July 29, 3:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT CHURCHILL DR
(Road construction)
Start: July 29, 9:00 a.m. End: July 31, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

CLARENCE AVE N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 11TH ST E TO 10TH ST E
(Water main preservation)
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: July 29, 7:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 30TH ST W
(Road construction)
Start: July 26, 7:00 a.m. End: July 31, 7:00 a.m.

11TH ST W INTERSECTION CLOSED AT FAIRLIGHT DR
(Infrastructure improvements)
Start: June 17, 7:00 a.m. End: July 31, 7:00 a.m.

1ST AVE S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Midtown Mall renovations)
Start: July 17, 7:00 a.m. End: July 31, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST E WB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(streetscaping)
Start: July 5, 7:00 a.m. End: August 1, 7:00 a.m.

COLLEGE DR EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: July 21, 9:00 a.m. End: August 6, 7:00 a.m.

COLLEGE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM WIGGINS AVE N TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes
Start: July 21, 9:00 a.m. End: August 6, 7:00 a.m.

MCORMOND DR SB CURB LANE/RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM MCCRORY LINK TO FEDORUK DR
(Streetscaping)
Start: July 26, 7:00 a.m. End: August 15, 4:30 p.m.

KENSINGTON GATE INTERSECTION CLOSED AT NEAULT RD
(Construction)
Start: May 2, 9:00 a.m. End: August 31, 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.

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.