Broadway Bridge service detours start May 12
Broadway Bridge rehabilitation work will start on May 12 for approximately six months, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances. This bridge project involves a full closure and includes deck repairs and improvements to the multi-use pathways on both sides.
Starting May 12, Saskatoon Transit will detour eastbound Routes 81, 82, 84, 86, and westbound Route 8 and the Oskāyak High School Route to Victoria Avenue and travel on the Traffic Bridge. Bus stops on Broadway Avenue between 12th and 8th Streets will be relocated two blocks west to Victoria Avenue and marked with temporary signs.
View or download the detour map PDF
This project also closes two downtown stops on 19th Street near the Broadway Bridge for water main replacements. The 19th Street and 4th Avenue intersection will be reconfigured for safety and to improve bus efficiency between Broadway Avenue and 19th Street—a future Link route. Customers should use nearby stops at 19th Street and 2nd Avenue for eastbound travel and at 3rd Avenue and 20th Street for westbound travel.
Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at transit.services@saskatoon.ca or 306.975.3100.
For project information, visit saskatoon.ca/construction
Additional Information
How will community event road closures on Victoria Avenue and the Traffic Bridge affect service?
Due to road closures for community events, Saskatoon Transit will temporarily adjust detour routes that currently run on Victoria Avenue and the Traffic Bridge. During these events, buses will not have access to the Traffic Bridge and temporary stops on Victoria Avenue will not be in service.
Transit will maintain service to and from the downtown area by detouring Routes 8, 81, 82, 84, and 86 using 8th Street, Idylwyld Drive, and the Senator Sid Buckwold Bridge.
Travel along Victoria Avenue, and the Traffic Bridge will resume once event-related closures are lifted.
Upcoming Events:
- May 25 – Saskatchewan Marathon
- June 22 – Pride Parade
- July 1 – Canada Day
- August 29–30 – Nutrien Fireworks Festival
- September 20 – Nuit Blanche
Where is my new temporary bus stop?
- Stop ID: 3072 – 19th Street & 3rd Avenue (Eastbound)
- If you’re travelling eastbound, you can catch the nearest service at Stop ID: 5756, located at 19th Street & 2nd Avenue.
- Stop ID: 3073 – 19th Street & 3rd Avenue (Westbound)
- If you’re travelling westbound, you can catch the nearest service at Stop ID: 3276 located at 3rd Avenue & 20th Street.
- Stop ID: 4043 – Broadway Avenue & 12th Street (Eastbound)
- If you’re travelling eastbound, you can catch the nearest service at the temporary stop located at Victoria Avenue & 11th Street.
- Stop ID: 4042 – Broadway Avenue & 12th Street (Westbound)
- If you’re travelling westbound, you can catch the nearest service at the temporary stop located at Victoria Avenue & 10th Street.
- Stop ID: 4041 – Broadway Avenue & 10th Street (Eastbound)
- If you’re travelling eastbound, you can catch the nearest service at the temporary stop located at Victoria Avenue & Main Street.
- Stop ID: 4062 – Broadway Avenue & Main Street (Westbound)
- If you’re travelling westbound, you can catch the nearest service at the temporary stop located at Victoria Avenue and 10th Street.
- Stop ID: 4061 – Broadway Avenue & Main Street (Eastbound)
- If you’re travelling eastbound, you can catch the nearest service at the temporary stop located at Victoria Avenue and Main Street; or Stop ID: 3362 located at 8th Street & Broadway Avenue.
- Stop ID: 3969 – Broadway Avenue & 9th Street (Westbound) - Oskayak High School
- If you’re travelling westbound, you can catch the nearest service at Stop ID: 3324 located at 8th Street & Broadway; or Stop ID: 3331 located at 8th Street & Dufferin Avenue.
- Stop ID: 4371 - Broadway Avenue & 9th Street (Eastbound)
- If you’re travelling eastbound, you can catch the nearest service at Stop ID: 3362, located at 8th Street & Broadway Avenue.
- Stop ID: 4052 – Broadway Avenue & 8th Street (Westbound)
- If you’re travelling westbound, you can catch the nearest service at Stop ID: 3324 located at 8th Street & Broadway; or Stop ID: 3331 located at 8th Street & Dufferin Avenue; or at the temporary stop located Victoria Avenue & 8th Street.
Will parking on Victoria Avenue be affected?
Parking will only be restricted where necessary to accommodate the temporary bus stops (approximately 25 metres per stop).
Will the bikeway on Victoria Avenue be impacted?
No, the bikeway along this section of Victoria Avenue will remain open and unaffected throughout the construction period.
When will regular service resume?
Regular service on Broadway Avenue will resume once construction is complete. Updates will be provided as the project progresses.
Why can’t the detour happen on Main Street or another cross-street to reduce the number of stops that are moved?
Unfortunately, the other cross-streets are too narrow, or the centre medians are too close to the intersection to accommodate the buses' turning radius.
Parking would be restricted along the entire street and cause a major concern for residents and businesses in the area.
Is it reasonable to ask customers to use the bus stops two blocks away?
Our service standard is normally to have most people within a 450-metre walking distance from bus stops and transit services. We do our best to keep as many people as possible within a reasonable walking distance while maintaining safe and efficient operations during construction detours.