Saskatoon sewer and water work on Circle Drive East starts Sept. 28

Construction to install a new sanitary sewer and a segment of fill main on Circle Drive East in Saskatoon is scheduled to begin Monday, Sept. 28, the city says. The work will take place on southbound Circle Drive East between Attridge Drive and just south of 108th Street, according to the city's release.

The sanitary sewer will support development at the University of Saskatchewan, while the fill main will support future water system expansion and resiliency. Construction is expected to take approximately three months, and a 60 km/h speed reduction will be in place in the area for the duration of the work.

Work schedule and traffic impacts

Work will take place five days a week from September 28 to October 16. Beginning October 17, crews will work on alternating Saturdays as required, and crews will also work Wednesday, September 30, but will not work on Thanksgiving Monday.

Work hours will be approximately 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (daylight hours) and may extend to 10 p.m. depending on construction requirements. Drivers can expect traffic impacts in the area and are encouraged to plan ahead, follow posted signage and use caution when travelling through the construction zone.

Work schedules are subject to change due to weather and unforeseen circumstances. For current road restrictions and construction updates, the city directs residents to saskatoon.ca/construction.