Construction 2025

Reminder: Broadway Bridge Closure is Ongoing

Saskatoon’s beloved 93-year-old Broadway Bridge will undergo significant rehabilitation starting in May, with a full closure expected until October. Work includes deck repairs, new asphalt, barrier upgrades, removal of old utilities under the bridge, and improvements to the arches and railings. It’s the first major work on the bridge since 1987!

Update on the Broadway Link Rapid Transit Constructions

In order to work on the traffic signals for the Link system, there will be detours in place
along the stretch of Broadway between 11th and 12th streets (see map below). Detours
will begin on June 2 and will be removed on June 6th, barring any unforeseen delays.
Please follow the detour signage.

While our intention is to make this closure have as little impact as possible, we
recognize the inconvenience to those using the area.

What’s the impact? On street parking on the east side of Broadway Avenue between
11th and 12th Street will be inaccessible during this time. In addition, the school bus
loading zone along 12th Street will be extended all the way between Broadway Ave and
Dufferin Ave, allowing buses to enter from University Drive. Temporary signs will be
installed to indicate school bus loading only. No further sidewalk closures are
anticipated.

Full closures during construction:

• Broadway Bridge (including multi-use pathways on both sides) 
• Broadway Avenue from Saskatchewan Crescent East to 20^th Street East
• 19^th Street East from 3^rd Avenue South to Broadway Avenue
• 4^th Avenue South from 19^th Street East to 20^th Street East
  

What to expect during construction

• Construction will take place from May until fall 2025 (exact timelines to be determined).
• Due to the full bridge closure, drivers, cyclists and pedestrians must consider alternate routes.
• Businesses will receive a Construction Notice with more information a few weeks prior to bridge rehabilitation and Link platform construction beginning.
• Most of the work will take place between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. There may be situations where work takes place outside of those hours, but contractors will adhere to City bylaws.
• Project updates will be provided every two weeks throughout the duration of the Broadway Bridge Rehabilitation Project.

Alternate routes: Use the Traffic Bridge or Senator Sidney L. Buckwold Bridge.

Stay updated: For the latest updates on the Broadway Bridge Rehabilitation project and work happening on other Saskatoon roadways during the 2025 construction season, check the Daily Road Report and keep an eye on this page. Sign up for bi-weekly updates by mailing constructionupdates@saskatoon.ca. Businesses will receive a marketing guide to help encourage continued customer support. More details: visit saskatoon.ca/construction

Other Work:

• 4th Avenue South and 19th Street East Intersection: It will be reworked into a “T” intersection with new pedestrian signals and water/sewer main replacements on 19^th.
• Link Platform Construction: Four Link stations will be built on Broadway Avenue, causing partial lane closures in mid-May (start dates to be determined). For more information, visit saskatoon.ca/linkconstruction
  

Other Info:

• Pedestrian access to Meewasin Trail will be maintained via scaffolding tunnels.
• Friendship Park will remain open, though fenced off near the Broadway Bridge.
• Spadina Crescent (between the bridge and 20th Street East) will be closed, but the boat launch will stay open.
  
• Construction Guide