Get you up to speed: Saskatoon construction snarls commutes for USask students, hospital staff
Construction and lane restrictions on College Drive in Saskatoon are causing significant traffic backlogs. University students and hospital staff are particularly affected by the delays.
Construction on College Drive is part of ongoing infrastructure upgrades, though specific completion dates have not been disclosed. City officials have acknowledged the impact of lane restrictions on traffic flow, particularly for university students and hospital staff, and are monitoring the situation.
Officials have acknowledged the ongoing traffic issues on College Drive and are exploring potential route alternatives to alleviate congestion. In response to the situation, university representatives are coordinating with city planners to implement more efficient traffic management strategies in the coming weeks.
What remains unclear — The duration of the construction and lane restrictions on College Drive has not been disclosed.
Construction on College Drive causes traffic delays for USask students and hospital staff
A web of construction and lane restrictions along Saskatoon’s College Drive is causing traffic backlogs, putting the patience of university students and hospital staff to the test.