Saskatoon Traffic

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• Saskatoon traffic light damage causes traffic delays along Circle Drive

  Officers said traffic restrictions will be in place for several hours, and alternate routes are recommended.

  Traffic

  May 19
• Saskatoon Circle Drive collision shuts down commute between Taylor and 8th streets

  The City of Saskatoon said crews are working to assess the damage to the median pole base and restore traffic flow.

  Traffic

  May 17
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• SGI advises Saskatoon drivers of two-day check stop initiative

  'It's a highly visible reminder of the traffic enforcement that happens, they do issue hundreds of tickets over the course of a couple of days," said SGI of a check stop blitz.

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  May 4
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• Saskatoon paramedics remind drivers to be aware of motorcyclists in city

  Motorcycles are harder to see in the lane next to a driver than other cars, so drivers need to pay extra attention. 

  Canada

  Apr 18
• Section of Highway 19 north of Central Butte, Sask. washed out due to snow melt

  What started as a pothole ended up as a washed-up highway north of Central Butte, in southern Saskatchewan.

  Traffic

  Apr 14
• Saskatoon making changes to high collision intersection

  The changes include the channelization installation, a bicycle signal, and a pedestrian-actuated signal modification, all costing the city a total of $150,000.

  Traffic

  Mar 30
• NEXUS application centres reopen at 8 Canadian airports starting March 27

  The 13 Canadian enrolment centres were closed March 2020 due to the pandemic. The closures were extended due to a dispute over legal protections for American customs officers.

  Canada

  Mar 20
• South Saskatchewan braces for winter blizzard over next 2 days

  South Saskatchewan is bracing for a blizzard. Environment Canada says around 20 centimetres of snow is expected to fall starting Friday evening and continuing into Saturday.

  Traffic

  Mar 10
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• Saskatoon bridge project gives crash course on zipper merges

  Tyler McMurchy, a spokesperson with SGI, says people shouldn't think of the zipper merge as jumping the queue.

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  Mar 10
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• Saskatoon’s Circle Drive North Bridge sees February construction date

  The city said the pedestrian bridge won't be impacted, but added that Spadina Crescent will see a section close at some point in the construction process to allow for scaffolding.

  Traffic

  Feb 16
• Northern Saskatchewan ice roads open to connect isolated communities

  Winter ice roads are now open, connecting the isolated communities of Hatchet Lake, Black Lake, Fond du Lac, Stony Rapids and Uranium City to southern Saskatchewan.

  Traffic

  Feb 14
• Fewer severe collisions in Saskatoon after traffic cameras installed

  The data showed that running red lights was more frequent in the fall and winter months, rather than in the spring and summer. 

  Traffic

  Feb 10
• 3-year-old Kindersley, Sask. girl dead in highway vehicle collision

  The driver of the minivan was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and a girl was taken by STARS with serious injuries. 

  Traffic

  Feb 9
• Sask. RCMP, Highway Hotline report icy highways Wednesday, caution against travel

  Indian Head RCMP are reported extremely icy conditions on Highway 1, especially near Wolseley, Sask. 

  Traffic

  Feb 8
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• 2 in police custody after Hwy 16 blocked at Waseca, Sask. for police investigation

  Traffic resumed on Highway 16 in both directions at Waseca, Sask., Wednesday after it was blocked for a serious police investigation.

  Traffic

  Feb 8
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• 130 traffic tickets and 211 warnings issued in Warman, Sask. in January

  RCMP say traffic tickets in Warman, Sask., last month included 69 for speeding, 13 for distracted driving, 10 for unregistered vehicles and 22 for vehicle equipment violations. 

  Traffic

  Feb 6
• Saskatoon commuters should prepare for slick travel conditions

  Saskatoon streets are expected to get slippery as temperatures start to drop Thursday, freezing over rain and melted snow.  Motorists are reminded to adjust speed for conditions.

  Canada

  Jan 26
• 414 impaired driving offences in Saskatchewan for month of December

  For the month of December 2022, SGI said police reported 414 impaired driving offences thanks to enforcement that included dozens of check stops.

  Traffic

  Jan 25
• Investigation launched after recent CPR freight train derailment near Chaplin, Sask.

  An investigation to come following a train derailment on Monday near Chaplin, Sask.

  Traffic

  Jan 16
• Traffic safety fund grants rolling out across Saskatchewan communities

  SGI announced the latest recipients of provincial traffic safety fund grants – money that will be used for speed display signs, crosswalks and other upgrades for pedestrian safety.

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  Jan 9
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• 3-vehicle collision on Highway 11 leaves 2 dead, several airlifted to hospital

  A three-vehicle collision north of Saskatoon left two people dead and several others in hospital on the evening of New Year's Day.

  Traffic

  Jan 3
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• Snowfall warning for Saskatoon; snow-clearing crew ready to go

  Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for 10-15 centimetres. The snow clearing crews are ready to go and will focus on the priority one streets and highways to begin.

  Weather

  Dec 24, 2022
• SUV, semi collision leaves 1 dead near Sovereign, Sask.

  Police confirm one person is dead following a semi and a SUV collision near a small municipality southwest of Saskatoon.

  Traffic

  Dec 23, 2022
• Winter storm causes chaos on Regina roadways

  On the heels of a snowstorm that blanketed the Queen City earlier this week, drivers faced icy, snowy streets, making driving conditions unpredictable. 

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2022
• Saskatoon reports 32 road collisions after snowfall on Monday

  Saskatoon police have reported 32 collisions Monday as a result of the fresh snowfall.

  Traffic

  Dec 12, 2022