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Daily Road Report - January 30, 2024
January 29, 2024 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 4TH ST E TO 6TH ST E
(Connection replacement)
Start: January 30, 7:00 a.m. End: January 30, 4:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 33RD ST W TO LAURIER DR
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: January 30, 9:00 a.m. End: January 30, 3:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HARRIS AVE TO ARLINGTON AVE
(CCTV inspections)
Start: January 30, 9:00 a.m. End: January 30, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024, 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.
Reminder for residential & commercial property owners: City’s 30-Day Assessment Review & Appeal period closes February 5, 2024
January 29, 2024 - 11:39am
- Property owners have the option to apply for and pay online for property assessment appeals. Information on this is available at saskatoon.ca/assessmentappeals. To download an appeal form, visit saskatoon.ca/assessmentappeals.
The City of Saskatoon reminds residential and commercial property owners that the City’s 30-Day Assessment Review & Appeal period closes Monday, February 5, 2024.
If you are interested in filing a formal appeal with the City’s Board of Revision regarding the valuation, classification or content of your property’s assessment, your Notice of Appeal and accompanying fee must be received before Monday, February 5, 2024.
The City’s 2024 Assessment Roll, a listing of all property assessments in Saskatoon, has been open for public inspection since January 2, 2024, and this also closes on Monday, February 5, 2024. Inspection of the roll can be in person at the Assessment and Valuation Office located at 325 3rd Ave N, one block north of City Hall, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., excluding Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays, or online at saskatoon.ca/taxtool.
Most assessment-related questions can be resolved by speaking with an assessor before deciding to file a formal appeal for your property. Call the Assessment Office at 306-975-3227, or the Board of Revision at 306-975-3240 for more information on the assessment appeal process.
Detailed assessment and tax information about your property can also be viewed by entering your property’s address into the Property Assessment & Tax Tool.
Visit saskatoon.ca/assessment for more assessment information including how to make a change to school tax support, or check this helpful 2024 Assessment Notice guide.
Daily Road Report - January 29, 2024
January 26, 2024 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CUMBERLAND AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 9TH ST E
(Manhole repair)
2-way traffic in SB lanes
Start: January 29, 9:00 a.m. End: January 29, 12:00 p.m.
4TH AVE S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Construction)
Start: January 29, 9:00 a.m. End: January 29, 3:00 p.m.
4TH AVE S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Manhole repair)
Start: January 29, 11:00 a.m. End: January 29, 1:00 p.m.
ONGOING
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024, 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.
Weekend Road Report - January 27-28, 2024
January 26, 2024 - 2:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
MCKERCHER DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM TAIT PL TO 8TH ST E
(Valve repair)
2-way traffic in SB lanes
Start: January 27, 8:00 a.m. End: January 27, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST W WB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE R S TO AVE T S
(Tree pruning)
Start: January 27, 9:00 a.m. End: January 27, 5:00 p.m.
ONGOING
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024, 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.
Special event bus service to SaskTel Centre this weekend
January 26, 2024 - 6:00am
- 5:45 p.m.
- 6:25 p.m.
- 2:45 p.m.
- 3:25 p.m.
Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Prince Albert Raiders at SaskTel Centre on Saturday, January 27 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:
Direct service from the Special Events Stop to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Swift Current Broncos on Sunday, January 28 at 4:00 p.m., is available at the following times:
Post-event drop-off is 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.
Plan your trip to events at SaskTel Centre on Route 333 using the Transit app up to two weeks in advance. Check out the Transit+ feature that helps make connections that combine Transit with OnDemand Transit, riide, and Uber. Download the Transit app from the Apple Store or Google Play.
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.
Daily Road Report - January 26, 2024
January 25, 2024 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
No new projects are scheduled to start on this date.
ONGOING
BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 6TH ST E TO 4TH ST E
(Connection repairs)
Start: January 25, 8:00 a.m. End: January 26, 6:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024, 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.
Daily Road Report - January 25, 2024
January 24, 2024 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 6TH ST E TO 4TH ST E
(Connection repairs)
Start: January 25, 8:00 a.m. End: January 26, 6:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 51ST ST E
(Minor bridge maintenance)
Start: January 25, 9:00 a.m. End: January 25, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024, 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.
Free Winter Play Program begins Saturday, January 27, 2024
January 24, 2024 - 9:00am
- Saturday, January 27- Hampton Village Park Rec Unit (1023 Hampton Circle)
- Saturday, February 3 - Brevoort Park Rec Unit (3 Webb Crescent)
- Saturday, February 10 - Westmount Park Rec Unit (310 Avenue L North)
Embrace winter fun with the Winter Play Program starting this weekend from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. It’s a great way for youth ages 6 to 12 and their families to stay active and have fun outdoors.
Join us for free drop-in sessions taking place at neighbourhood parks and recreation units across the city. Sessions include snowshoeing, skin skiing and kicksleding. All equipment is provided.
Please note, sessions will be cancelled if the temperature reaches -25oC or below with the windchill. Visit saskatoon.ca/servicealerts for cancellation notices.
To learn about other upcoming winter activities, visit saskatoon.ca/funfebruary
Daily Road Report - January 24, 2024
January 23, 2024 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
HIGHWAY 16 NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM GORDIE HOWE LANE TO 71ST ST W
(Streetlight pole replacements)
Start: January 24, 9:00 a.m. End: January 24, 3:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO 22ND ST W
(Pole replacements)
Start: January 24, 10:00 a.m. End: January 24, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024, 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.
Seasonal decoration removal on some city streets and bridges begins January 24
January 23, 2024 - 6:00am
- University Bridge – Wednesday, January 24, between 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- 2nd Avenue – Sunday, January 28, between 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Saskatoon Light & Power will be removing seasonal decorations on some city streets and bridges starting Wednesday, January 24. Work will impact traffic in the following areas:
This will be a moving work zone and will impact traffic in both directions. Drivers are reminded to slow down in work zones and be respectful of workers.
Saskatoon Transit may be affected by this work. 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.