Additional College Drive detours start May 8
Major construction along College Drive, including University Bridge rehabilitation, 25th Street water main replacement, and Link infrastructure work, began in early April 2026 and will continue in Phases through the 2026 and 2027 construction seasons.
Originally scheduled for May 7, Saskatoon Transit’s temporary adjustments to Routes 16, 17, 4/40s and 517 on College Drive have been postponed due to a shift in the project schedule. The detours will now begin on Friday, May 8, as construction along College Drive and into downtown progresses to the next stage. Riders should anticipate some delays during construction.
View the Route 17 detour map PDF
View the Route 16 detour map PDF
View the Route 4/40s detour map PDF
View the Route 517 shuttle detour map & schedule PDF
Phase 1: Stage 1A (Starting April 6 – approx. 3 weeks)
Starting April 6, Saskatoon Transit started temporary service adjustments for Route 17 due to construction along College Drive and into downtown.
Partial closures on College Drive and University Bridge. Lanes open for emergency vehicles and Transit buses.
Routes affected:
- Route 17: Detours via 14th Street and Cumberland Avenue
Phase 1: Stage 1B (May 8 – approx. 6-10 weeks) - We are here
Full closure of the College Drive and Clarence Avenue intersection. University Bridge access will be closed.
Routes affected:
- Route 16: Temporarily terminates at USask.
- Customers directed to alternate Routes 4/40s, 8, 6, and 19 for downtown travel.
- Route 17: Detours via 14th Street and Cumberland Avenue
- Route 4/43/44/45/46: Continues downtown via Cumberland Avenue, 12th Street, and Broadway Avenue.
- Route 517: Temporary shuttle service between Clarence Avenue and Place Riel via Cumberland and 12th Street.
- Monday to Saturday: 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Sunday: 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Phase 1: Stage 2 (Late June – approx. 10-12 weeks)
College Drive is reduced to single-lane traffic.
- Transit routes return to regular routing
- Some stops remain closed
- Temporary stops added where needed
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 College Drive and related construction projects information, visit saskatoon.ca/construction