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A busy construction season is winding down in Saskatoon, but one major project is still in its final stages.
The city said the Broadway Bridge, which has been closed since April while it undergoes a major rehabilitation, is still on track to reopen by the end of October, though no specific date was shared.
Meanwhile, work on other ongoing projects will continue until the changing weather stops them for the season.
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According to the city, crews improved roughly 200 kilometres of driving lanes during the 2025 construction season. Four kilometres of new roadways were built this year, nearly six kilometres of water mains were replaced or rehabilitated and more than 10 kilometres of sidewalks were replaced.
Notable projects completed in 2025 include the resurfacing of Warman Road’s northbound lanes from 33rd to Circle Drive, replacing water mains and underground valves on Fourth Avenue between 22nd and 24th streets, construction on Eighth Street to improve access to Brighton and Holmwood, and water main replacements in several neighbourhoods to improve water flow and reduce the likelihood of breaks in the future.
“This year brought a high volume of work across the city,” Terry Schmidt, the city’s general manager of transportation and construction, said in a statement.
“We tackled a major bridge rehabilitation, conducted several major water and sewer infrastructure upgrades and continued to build the infrastructure necessary for the future Link transit system, all while keeping pace with regular road, bridge and sidewalk maintenance. We appreciate the patience and support of Saskatoon residents.”
Link, the city’s bus rapid transit system, is set to launch in 2028. The city said preparing for the launch was a “key focus in 2025,” as the city constructed 33 new station platforms for the transit system, with 44 more planned for next year.
The city said it is also finalizing procurement for new bus shelters at the platforms, which will feature “digital information displays and street furniture,” with installation expected to being in 2026.
But while the summer construction season is winding down, there will still be plenty of work ahead to keep the roads passable during the winter months.
“As construction activities wind down, the city is shifting focus to winter road maintenance,” the City of Saskatoon noted.
“Roadways staff are prepared for snow and ice management to provide safe and accessible streets throughout the winter months.”
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