News Releases

Melville Street will be closed between Lorne and Jasper avenues starting Tuesday, October 1, at 7:00 a.m. for infrastructure improvements. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take two 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.

Evergreen Boulevard will be closed between Zary and Lowe roads starting Monday, September 30, at 7:00 a.m. for water and sewer connections. 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.

33rd Street will be closed between Avenues B and C on Monday, September 30, starting at 9:00 a.m. for a cut repair. 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.

Avenue H will be closed between Rusholme Road and 28th Street on Monday, September 30, starting at 7:00 a.m. for connection replacements. 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.

The Circle Drive northbound left turning lane to Airport Drive and the Airport Drive left turning lane to Circle Drive northbound will be closed on Sunday, September 29, starting at 7:00 a.m. for traffic signal 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.

The Traffic Bridge/Victoria Avenue will be closed between 11th and 19th streets starting Saturday, September 28, at 3:00 p.m. for Nuit Blanche. 

Additional event road restrictions include: 

• 3rd Avenue between 21st and 19th streets
• Spadina Crescent between 2nd Avenue and 20th Street 
• Broadway Avenue between 12th and Main streets
• 12th Street between Eastlake and Broadway avenues

Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the event zone. The roadways will reopen after 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 29 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.

Ruth Street will be closed between Irvine and Blain avenues on Saturday, September 28, starting at 9:00 a.m. for connection replacements. 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.

Direct bus service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias at SaskTel Centre on Friday, September 27, at 8:00 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 6:45 p.m.
• 7:25 p.m.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Brandon Wheat Kings on Saturday, September 28 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 the Every Child Matters Pow Wow on Sunday, September 29 at 9:00 a.m., is available at the following times:

• 8:20 a.m.
• 9:00 a.m.
• 9:40 a.m.
• 11:40 a.m.
• 12:20 p.m.
• 1:00 p.m.
• 4:40 p.m.
• 5:20 p.m.
• 6:00 p.m.
• 8:00 p.m.
• 8:40 p.m.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop to the Every Child Matters Pow Wow on Monday, September 30 at 9:00 a.m., is available at the following times:

• 8:20 a.m.
• 9:00 a.m.
• 9:40 a.m.
• 11:40 a.m.
• 12:20 p.m.
• 1:00 p.m.
• 4:40 p.m.
• 5:20 p.m.
• 6:00 p.m.
• 8:00 p.m.
• 8:40 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.

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.

The next phase of the College Drive Water Main Maintenance Project starts on Monday, September 30. The eastbound and westbound median lanes on College Drive will close between Hospital Drive and Cumberland Avenue. In addition, the right turn lane from College Drive westbound to Hospital Drive will be closed. This phase is expected to take approximately two 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.

The City of Saskatoon will have several adjusted civic services and hours of operation Monday, September 30, in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. 

Monday, September 30 provides an important opportunity to reflect and continue on our collective and individual reconciliation journey.

To note: Where Monday, September 30 is not recognized as a provincial statutory holiday,  parking payment will be required.

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