SASKATOON — A water main break near the intersection of Circle Drive and 33rd Street significantly inconvenienced residents and commuters alike on Monday, June 12. The incident resulted in a substantial washout in the road on Circle Drive, leading to reduced water pressure and the closure of multiple lanes.
Authorities have taken swift action to mitigate the situation. In response to the washout, all northbound and eastbound lanes on Circle Drive have been shut down until further notice. Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes, with traffic redirected to the 33rd Street off-ramp.
The impact of disruption has also affected southbound traffic on Circle Drive. As a temporary solution, all southbound lanes have been rerouted via the 33rd Street overpass, allowing for essential maintenance work to be carried out by diligent City crews.
The necessary infrastructure cleaning is expected to be completed by 7 a.m. on Tuesday; at this point, all southbound lanes will be reopened for public use.
While the repair work continues, residents residing west of Circle Drive and south of Airport Drive may experience lower-than-normal water pressure. However, it is reassuring to note that areas such as Airport Industrial and Montgomery Place will remain unaffected by the unfortunate incident.
To address the issue, city crews will conduct emergency utility locates on Tuesday morning, followed by the necessary repair work on the water main. As a precaution, commuters are advised that the northbound detour on Circle Drive will remain in place throughout Tuesday.
Authorities kindly request that morning traveller consider alternate routes to minimize congestion during rush hour. We will update the road reopening as soon as the repair operation commences.
In the interest of public safety, all motorists must adhere to traffic signs and exercise caution when passing City crews. By doing so, we can ensure the well-being of both workers and road users.
Let us work together to overcome this temporary setback and restore normalcy to Saskatoon's bustling thoroughfares. For further details regarding current road restrictions and ongoing construction projects, please visit .
