In about 2-and-a-half weeks you can expect to see the University Bridge completely closed between Clarence Avenue and Hospital Drive.
Construction will involve different projects taking place including Link system construction on College Drive between Clarence and Preston Avenue, 25th Street water main lining from 1st Avenue to Spadina Crescent, University Bridge work, including arch repairs, refinishing the driving surface, and drain inspections and repairs
In a release on their website the City says, “the phased approach is designed to reduce overall impacts, but people travelling through the College Corridor – including those heading to hospitals, USask, and nearby businesses – should expect delays and detours.”
During the closure involving the University Bridge emergency vehicle access to the hospital will be maintained throughout construction. Saskatoon Transit will be accommodated via the eastbound lanes of University Bridge and College Drive to the intersection of Hospital Drive for approximately 3 weeks but will be detoured for the remainder of the closure. Pedestrian access on the south side of the bridge will remain open.
The actual date of construction start-up and the bridge closure is subject to weather and confirmation of a mobilization date to site from SaskEnergy.
Phase I*
Stage I – Clarence Avenue to University Drive: Full closure of University Bridge and College Drive to all traffic except emergency services. Hospital access will be maintained from the east via westbound College Drive.
Stage II – Hospital Drive to Cumberland Avenue (north side construction): Single-lane traffic in each direction on College Drive. Wiggins Avenue access onto campus will be closed.
Stage III – Hospital Drive to Cumberland Avenue (south side construction): Single-lane traffic in each direction on College Drive. Southbound Wiggins Avenue will be closed.
*These stages are expected to take approximately two to three months each to complete.
Phase II*
Scheduled for 2027, this phase will include construction along College Drive from Cumberland Avenue to Preston Street.
