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Road resurfacing work will be happening in several parts of Saskatoon overnight from June through September this year.
The City of Saskatoon said residents can expect “temporary lane restrictions, reduced speeds, construction equipment and increased activity in work zones.
“Night work helps reduce traffic impacts on some of Saskatoon’s busiest roadways while allowing crews to complete repairs efficiently,” the city said in a release on Tuesday.
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Drivers are being encouraged by the city to plan ahead with extra travel time allowed for delays and to follow all posted signs. Slower speeds and caution are also recommended when driving through construction zones, for the safety of crews and fellow road users.
The city provided the following list of locations and estimated dates for when overnight work will be happening in Saskatoon over the coming months:
- 51st Street between Idylwyld Drive and Faithfull Avenue – mid-June
- Northbound Idylwyld Drive between 39th Street and Avenue C North – mid-June
- Eastbound Circle Drive between Idylwyld Drive and Clarence Avenue – late June through July
- Southbound Idylwyld Drive between Taylor Street and Ruth Street – late June through July
- Attridge Drive between the Forestry Farm entrance and Nelson Road – mid-July
- Avenue C North between 47th Street West and Idylwyld Drive – mid-July
- Circle Drive between College Drive and Attridge Drive – mid-to-late July
- Multiple portions of McOrmond Drive – Mid-to-late July
- Idylwyld Drive, including ramps – August
- Warman Road between Circle Drive and Primrose Drive – September
“The schedule is subject to weather and unforeseen circumstances,” the city said of the provided dates and expected completion times. Updates on road work in Saskatoon can be found online.
