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Daily Road Report - March 30, 2022
March 29, 2022 - 9:06am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
1ST AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: March 30, 7:00 a.m. End: March 30, 5:00 p.m.
BOYCHUK DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM BRIARWOOD RD TO 8TH ST E
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: March 30, 9:30 a.m. End: March 30, 1:30 p.m.
ONGOING
No projects are ongoing on Priority 1 streets as of this date.
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 reminds drivers to slow down during expressway maintenance
March 29, 2022 - 3:00pm
From April 1 to October 31, crews will be completing ongoing cycles of mowing and litter cleanup along City expressways. The City reminds residents to slow down when driving by work zones for the safety of crews working adjacent to the expressway.
Drivers are also reminded to cover and secure their cargo when driving on the expressway. Unsecured cargo is the main source of expressway litter and drivers can be subject to ticketing, as per Waste Bylaw 8310.
Securing cargo is not only important for protecting your vehicle and the items that you are carrying, but it is also a critical step in helping to prevent dangerous accidents. You are encouraged to use ratchet straps, bungee cords and/or tarps depending on what you are carrying. This will help to secure your cargo, minimize litter, and help keep everyone safe on the road.
The City thanks drivers for their cooperation.
Year-round School Zones and Playground Zones and extended times proposed to take effect on September 1, 2022
March 29, 2022 - 7:30am
- New playground zones with reduced speed limit of 30 km/h;
- Year-round lower speed limits in both school and playground zones 7 days a week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Adjustments to posted signs and length of current school zones; and
- Removal of lower speed school zones from high schools, designating them as a “school area” where u-turns are still restricted.
City Council approved the proposed amendments to the Reduced Speed Zones for Schools policy and a new draft policy for Playground Zones to include year-round speed reduction to 30 km/h daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The goal is to have the zones in effect prior to the new school year on September 1, 2022.
The recommendation would align the City’s school zone policy with national transportation guidelines and implement other best practices for pedestrian safety. The amendments include:
An amendment to the Traffic Bylaw will need to be presented to City Council before the effective date is approved. New signs to identify the school and playground zones and an awareness campaign will advise drivers of the changes this fall. More information is available at saskatoon.ca/engage/speed-limit-review.
Icy street and sidewalk conditions after freezing rain and snow
March 29, 2022 - 12:35am
Sections of Saskatoon streets are icy this morning after freezing rain, snow and freezing temperatures. Drivers and pedestrians are urged to use caution on streets and sidewalks. Morning commuters may want to leave early and adjust driving for the conditions.
City crews and sanders were out all night applying de-icing materials on Circle Drive, freeways and high traffic intersections.
Twelve sanders will be spreading de-icing materials today, focusing on Saskatoon’s highest traffic streets, bridge decks and intersections. Four sidewalk plows will be applying de-icing materials on bridge walkways.
Please watch for their blue and amber flashing lights and leave room for road equipment to do their work.
Learn about winter road maintenance at saskatoon.ca/snow.
Council lifts mask requirement for City facilities, maintains masks for Transit
March 28, 2022 - 10:58am
City Council continues to guide the City of Saskatoon’s response to COVID-19 in the community to protect the health and safety of residents and customers, following the provincial government's previous decision to lift provincial Public Health Orders.
At its meeting today, City Council considered a monthly COVID-19 update on masking in City facilities and Saskatoon Transit. Council approved a transition from a mandatory to discretionary approach for masking in City facilities. As noted in the February 8, 2022 City Council resolution, the City extended the masking requirement in City facilities beyond the expiration of the Public Health Order as a temporary measure to help transition the community to a new COVID-19 environment.
As of Monday, April 4, people accessing City facilities, including City Hall, Leisure Centres, indoor arenas, golf course buildings, indoor spaces at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo and the downtown Saskatoon Transit Customer Service Centre are no longer required to wear a face mask. Masks are welcome and will be available upon request.
Masks will continue to be required when travelling on Saskatoon Transit vehicles. Mask education will continue with riders through signage and interior and exterior audible announcements on each bus. Masks will continue to be made available to Transit customers.
The Saskatoon Emergency Management Organization continues to monitor the COVID-19 impacts on City staff and services in accordance with the COVID-19 Response Levels. A monthly update will be presented at the next meeting of City Council in April.
For the latest updates, visit saskatoon.ca/covid-19.
Daily Road Report - March 29, 2022
March 28, 2022 - 9:09am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
BROADWAY AVE NB & SB LANES CLOSED FROM ADELAIDE ST E TO HILLIARD ST E
(Hydrant replacement)
Start: March 29, 8:00 a.m. End: March 29, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE N EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO PRESTON AVE N
(Tree pruning)
Start: March 29, 9:00 a.m. End: March 29, 1:00 p.m.
WANUSKEWIN RD EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM ARTHUR AVE TO MARQUIS DR E
(Streetlight repairs)
Start: March 29, 9:30 a.m. End: March 29, 1:30 p.m.
ONGOING
No projects are ongoing on Priority 1 streets as of this date.
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.
Downtown Event & Entertainment District Advisory Group named
March 28, 2022 - 11:30am
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Ali Abukar – CEO, Open Door Society
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Bertrand Bartake – Architect, Kindrachuk Agrey Architecture
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Alisha Esmail – CEO/Owner, Road Coffee Inc.
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Geri Fernet – Retired Business Proprietor
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Shawna Nelson – Hotel Marketing/Management, James Hotel
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Stephen Yee – Product Manager, Andgo Systems
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Saskatoon Tribal Council – Tribal Chief Mark Arcand
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Métis Nation-Saskatchewan Western Region 2A – Kathie Pruden-Nansel
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Downtown Business Improvement District – Brent Penner
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Riversdale Business Improvement District – Randy Pshebylo
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Tourism Saskatoon – Stephanie Clovechok
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North Saskatoon Business Association – Keith Moen
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The Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce – Jason Aebig
As the City moves toward the development of a Downtown Event and Entertainment District, anchored by a new arena and a new or renovated convention centre, the Downtown Event and Entertainment District Advisory Group has been established to foster connections between business, community partners, the provincial government and the City to support the successful implementation of the project.
Planning for the development of a Downtown Event and Entertainment District is in the preliminary stages, with the current phase focused on the selection of a future site location for a new arena. While the City will retain overall ownership of these new facilities and infrastructure once constructed, numerous community partners, key project partners, and sponsors will be integral in driving the successful development and delivery of the project.
“Having key community agencies represented on the Advisory Group will be tremendously important for the successful development and funding of this project,” says Dan Willems, Director of Technical Services. "In addition, having representation from the Province of Saskatchewan provides a reasonable balance of designated agency representation.”
The open call for public applications to the Advisory Group resulted in an overwhelming response, and the Governance and Priorities Committee sincerely thanks all valued applicants for their interest. In considering the applications, the Governance and Priorities Committee recommended expanding the number of public representatives from five to six to capture a slightly broader cross-section of the community, while agreeing that the Advisory Group’s overall size and composition need limits to allow for the work of the group to be conducted efficiently and effectively.
At its meeting Thursday, March 24, the Governance and Priorities Committee of City Council recommended appointment of the following individuals to serve as public representatives on the Advisory Group:
The Committee also accepted the Province of Saskatchewan's recommendation for Ken Cheveldayoff, MLA for Saskatoon Willowgrove, to serve as the Province of Saskatchewan's representative, joining the Advisory Group’s previously appointed agency representation:
Council representatives on the Advisory Group are Mayor Charlie Clark, Councillor Troy Davies and Councillor Cynthia Block. Councillor Block and Councillor Davies will be the co-chairs of the Advisory Group.
The recommended appointments will be formally approved by City Council at its meeting on Monday, March 28.
More information about the Downtown Event & Entertainment District project can be found at saskatoon.ca/entertainmentdistrict.
Rescheduled: Broadway Avenue closed between Adelaide and Hilliard streets on Tuesday
March 28, 2022 - 8:00am
Broadway Avenue will be closed between Adelaide and Hilliard streets on Tuesday, March 29, at 8:00 a.m. for hydrant replacement 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 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.
Daily Road Report - March 28, 2022
March 25, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CUMBERLAND AVE S SB LANE CLOSED; NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Manhole repair)
Start: March 28, 9:30 a.m. End: March 28, 12:30 p.m.
ONGOING
No projects are ongoing on Priority 1 streets as of this date.
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.
Weekend Road Report - March 26-27, 2022
March 25, 2022 - 5:18am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
2ND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Manhole repair)
Start: March 27, 8:00 a.m. End: March 27, 4:00 p.m.
ONGOING
No projects are ongoing on Priority 1 streets as of this date.
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.