News Releases

22nd Street will be closed between 1st and 4th avenues on Sunday, August 18 starting at 4:00 a.m. for the Rock 102 Show & Shine event.

Additional road closures include:

• 1st Avenue between 20th and 22nd streets
• 2nd Avenue between 20th and 23rd streets
• 3rd Avenue between 20th and 23rd streets

Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the event zone. The roadways are expected to reopen by 6:00 p.m.

Saskatoon Transit will 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.

Millar Avenue will be closed between Circle Drive and 45th Street starting on Saturday, August 17, at 7:00 p.m. for road resurfacing. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take two nights 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.

The next phase of the College Drive Water Main Maintenance Project starts on Monday, August 19. The eastbound lanes between Clarence Avenue and Wiggins Avenue will fully close with one lane for eastbound traffic in the westbound lanes. This phase is expected to take approximately 4 weeks to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

• 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 College Drive Water Main Maintenance Project will be underway until October. 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.

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

NEW

CIRCLE DR E WB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE N TO WARMAN RD
(Pavement markings)
Start: August 16, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 a.m.

11TH ST W WB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE T S TO AVE X S
(Patching)
Start: August 16, 9:00 a.m. End: August 16, 3:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR W NB LANES SPEED REDUCTION FROM 33RD ST W TO AIRPORT DR
(Sewer lining)
Start: August 16, 9:00 a.m. End: August 16, 3:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E WB CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO WARMAN RD
(Pavement markings)
Start: August 16, 7:00 p.m. End: August 17, 5:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E WB PARTIAL LANE CLOSURE FROM WARMAN RD TO MILLAR AVE
(Pavement markings)
Start: August 16, 7:00 p.m. End: August 17, 5:00 a.m.

ONGOING

8TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM BOYCHUK DR TO ARLINGTON AVE
(Pavement marking)
All intersections will remain open to traffic and business access will be maintained.
Start: August 15, 7:00 p.m. End: August 16, 5:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Bridge washing)
Start: August 15, 8:00 p.m. End: August 16, 6:00 a.m.

SPADINA CRES W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE A S TO AVE E S
(YXE Urban Games)
Start: August 15, 7:00 a.m. End: August 18, 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 19, 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 19, 7:00 a.m.

MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM STENSRUD RD TO BALTZAN BLVD
(Construction)
Start: August 8, 8:00 a.m. End: August 19, 5:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT PORTAGE AVE
(Construction)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 26, 5:00 p.m.

11TH ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM CRESCENT BLVD TO FAIRLIGHT DR
(Infrastructure improvements)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 28, 4:00 p.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 29, 4:30 p.m.

20TH ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE E S
(Water main work)
Start: August 7, 7:00 a.m. End: September 3, 4:30 p.m.

7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM OSBORNE ST TO WINDSOR ST
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 8, 5:00 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.

When classes resume in September, Saskatoon Transit wants customers to know that buses will be busy and some buses during morning and afternoon rush hours may be too full to take on more passengers. If you plan to take the bus during morning or afternoon rush hour peak times, please plan ahead to avoid delays that can happen with peak riding times.

Trips on routes in all areas of the city can fill up; however, it’s typically felt on routes to and from high schools and post-secondary schools in the morning and afternoon. This was an issue during the previous school year and ridership is expected to be higher this fall, exacerbating the overcapacity issue.

“Saskatoon Transit is gearing up for its busiest season as students head back to class. Unfortunately, the demand is here faster than the new buses on order, so we expect buses to be very full with limited extra buses to add to service,” says Mike Moellenbeck, Director of Saskatoon Transit. “We apologize to customers who are affected and are committed to addressing the overcapacity routes as best we can with the limited options.”

All available buses are on the road and there may not be enough to meet the frequency or capacity needed on some routes to take everyone at peak times. The eight new buses arriving at the end of the year will help with some of the issues and Saskatoon Transit will be in a good position to meet the demand by the end of 2025 when the next order of 20 buses arrives.  

Where someone with a car may leave earlier to avoid rush-hour traffic, someone using public transit  may want to consider taking an earlier bus if possible, to avoid delays that can happen with everyone trying to get to work and school at the same time," Moellenbeck adds.

September is a busy time for Saskatoon Transit. “Be bus ready” for back-to-school and follow these tips for taking transit this September:

1. Download the real-time mobile app Transit or Google Maps and plan your September trips with the new fall schedule.
2. Check on options for routes, stops and times to get to your destination. If possible, an earlier bus might help avoid delays that can happen with peak riding times.
3. Be ready to hop on when the bus comes with your pass ready to scan. All riders are expected to pay bus fare.
4. Make space for others: Move to the back of the bus and lower your backpack.
5. If you can stand, please offer your seat to someone who isn’t as steady.

A 10-year fleet renewal funding plan was approved in 2023 to increase and improve the reliability of the fleet. Eight new buses will arrive this winter and another 20 are expected by the end of 2025, as the lead time on bus delivery can be up to 18 months. Saskatoon Transit made several changes to operations and maintenance to improve the overall service delivery following a 2022 City Auditor review.

Saskatoon Transit ridership continues to grow and is anticipated to match or surpass the 2019 peak of 13.2 million rides in 2024. Year-to-date ridership at July 31, 2024 is approximately 18% higher than July 31, 2023 year-to-date ridership.