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Daily Road Report - November 28, 2023
November 27, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM MAPLE ST E TO ISABELLA ST E
(Water main valve replacement)
Start: November 28, 8:00 a.m. End: November 28, 4:30 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB CURB & NEXT LANES CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N
(CCTV)
Start: November 28, 9:00 a.m. End: November 28, 3:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB CURB & NEXT LANES CLOSED FROM WIGGINS AVE N TO BOTTOMLEY AVE N
(CCTV)
Start: November 28, 9:00 a.m. End: November 28, 3:00 p.m.
CONFEDERATION DR VARIOUS NB & SB LANES CLOSED FROM GALT CRT TO 33RD ST W
(Groundwater monitoring)
Start: November 28, 9:00 a.m. End: November 29, 1:00 p.m.
ONGOING
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: December 15, 4:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr to 8th St
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024
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.
New addition to West Central Multi-Use Corridor completed
November 27, 2023 - 2:30pm
Construction of a section of the West-Central Multi-Use Corridor has been completed, providing safer and more accessible travel as part of Saskatoon’s Active Transportation Plan.
Connecting 20th Street to Avenue Q, this pathway is a game-changer for people walking or riding their bicycles, improving safety and facilitating easy movement through the Pleasant Hill, Riversdale and West Industrial neighborhoods.
The WCMUC began with a proposed 3 km multi-use pathway adjacent to the CP tracks from Idylwyld Drive to Avenue W South, which was approved by City Council in 2013. Construction of the section between Idylwyld Drive and 22nd Street West was completed in 2020.
The Active Transportation Plan will improve options for moving around Saskatoon, whether it’s by walking, biking, e-scooter or other forms of active transportation. The plan will help shape changes in infrastructure and support programs that will encourage all of us to use active forms of transportation more often.
Find out more about ongoing cycling projects at saskatoon.ca.
Happy Travels, Saskatoon!
Broadway Avenue closed from Maple to Isabella streets on Tuesday
November 27, 2023 - 9:00am
Broadway Avenue will be closed from Maple to Isabella streets for a water main valve replacement on Tuesday, November 28, starting at 8:00 a.m. 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.
Daily Road Report - November 27, 2023
November 24, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
ONGOING
22ND ST E EB CURB & CENTER LANE CLOSED FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: November 30, 4:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: December 15, 4:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr to 8th St
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024
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 - November 25-26, 2023
November 24, 2023 - 2:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
SPADINA CRES E NB LANES CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Streetlight pole replacements)
Start: November 25, 7:00 a.m. End: November 25, 1:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 33RD ST W
(Manhole repair)
Start: November 25, 8:00 a.m. End: November 25, 1:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W SB OFFRAMPS CLOSED AT CONFEDERATION DRIVE AND 22ND ST W
(Streetlight pole replacements)
Start: November 26, 7:00 a.m. End: November 26, 3:00 p.m.
4TH AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Crane hoist)
Start: November 26, 7:00 a.m. End: November 26, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
22ND ST E EB CURB & CENTER LANE CLOSED FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: November 30, 4:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: December 15, 4:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr to 8th St
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024
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.
Saskatoon Fire Department urges caution around bodies of water
November 24, 2023 - 11:50am
- Call 911 immediately to report the incident, noting details about the individual, time, and situation.
- Keep track of recognizable landmarks around the area where the individual was first seen in distress in the water.
- Coach the individual from the shore edge. Tell them to stay calm, keep their head above water, and move with the current to work their way to the shore edge.
- Do not try to rescue the person. Attempting a rescue without the proper equipment can quickly lead to a second person in need of rescue.
The Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) urges residents to prioritize safety and exercise caution around the river, storm ponds and other bodies of water. As the weather continues to sporadically warm and cool, ice conditions are constantly changing. Water may appear frozen, but it does not mean it is safe.
Natural conditions of the river such as currents and unseen hazards make the ice on the river unstable and unpredictable. It is never safe to walk on the river’s ice. Keep a safe distance away from the river’s edge and be mindful to avoid slips and falls.
SFD monitors ice thickness at storm water retention ponds around the city to verify their safety and integrity for recreational use. The ice must reach a minimum thickness of at least eight inches to be considered safe for public recreational activities. Currently, none of Saskatoon’s storm ponds have reached this measurement. Residents are asked to remain off storm pond ice surfaces until signage indicates the pond is safe to use.
Residents are also reminded to keep a close watch on children and pets when visiting trails, parks, or off-leash areas that may run adjacent to any body of water.
If you witness someone in distress in the river:
For more information about river and water safety, visit saskatoon.ca/watersafety.
For more information about storm ponds, visit saskatoon.ca/ponds.
4th Avenue closed from 21st to 22nd streets on Sunday
November 24, 2023 - 8:00am
4th Avenue from 21st to 22nd streets will be closed for a crane lift on Sunday, November 26, starting at 7:00 a.m. 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.
Circle Drive southbound offramps to Confederation Drive and 22nd Street closed on Sunday
November 24, 2023 - 6:00am
The Circle Drive southbound offramps to Confederation Drive and 22nd Street will be closed for streetlight pole replacements on Sunday, November 26, starting at 7:00 a.m. 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.
Council boosts potential city-wide housing opportunities following Housing Accelerator Fund approvals
November 23, 2023 - 4:00pm
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Propose a zoning bylaw amendment that aligns with the HAF requirements to allow up to four residential units on a property in a residential zoning district and as long as development standard and conditions such as the lot size, sewer and water infrastructure can accommodate it, with a report back to a Public Hearing in the first quarter of 2024;
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Propose a zoning bylaw amendment that would permit four storey multiple-unit development within 800 metres of the bus rapid transit system corridors, with appropriate development standards, including servicing capacity and report back to a Public Hearing in the second quarter of 2024;
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Propose a zoning bylaw amendment that removes parking requirements from areas that are within the defined Corridor Areas and report back to a Public Hearing in the first quarter of 2024; and, that this motion be forwarded to the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services, as part of the ‘Options for Review of Minimum Parking Regulations’ being considered at the December 6, 2023 meeting; and
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Work with the University of Saskatchewan to increase density and create opportunities for student housing in the College Quarter.
In addition, Council has requested that Administration report back on options to protect the character of neighbourhoods, in time for the public hearing in the second quarter of 2024.
City Council today took the first steps toward more housing opportunities to encourage greater density near transit corridors. During a continuation of City Council’s Regular Business Meeting November 23, 2023, motions were approved to support Saskatoon’s application to the federal Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF). The City will now provide a formal response confirming the amendments to the federal government.
“This is a generational shift in what housing looks like, More people will have access to stable and affordable housing, with walkable services and access to public transit and active transportation opportunities.” says Lesley Anderson, Director of Planning and Development. “The City had already started working on accommodating more people living in these areas years ago through its Corridor Planning Program, which is looking at how to make Saskatoon’s major transportation corridors into livable places. The HAF program is an extension of this, not a complete shift in the work we have already been doing.”
With approval of these amendments, Council has directed the Administration to:
“Not just Saskatoon, but major cities across Canada, have been negotiating Housing Accelerator Fund applications with the federal government to help address housing affordability and access,” says Anderson. “Approval of our application could potentially provide tens of millions of dollars to increase the city’s housing supply, including affordable housing with a focus on the areas of Saskatoon near transit corridors.”
Following the federal government’s receipt of the City’s formal response, finalization of the contribution agreement and a formal public announcement will be planned, along with more detailed next steps including plans for public consultation.
Daily Road Report - November 24, 2023
November 23, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
COLLEGE DR WB MEDIAN & CENTER LANES CLOSED AT BOTTOMLEY RD
(CCTV inspection)
Start: November 24, 9:00 a.m. End: November 24, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
22ND ST E EB CURB & CENTER LANE CLOSED FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: November 30, 4:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: December 15, 4:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr to 8th St
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024
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.