City says residential grading, rut levelling 70 per cent complete

The City of Saskatoon says its road crews have been making good progress grading and levelling the ruts on residential streets.

After starting the project on Sunday, the city said the work is 70 per cent complete as of Wednesday morning.

“All available graders, both City-owned and contracted, are mobilized, and the expectation is to complete grading in all neighbourhoods by the end of this week—a goal crews are on track to meet,” the city said in a statement.

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Some streets have been temporarily skipped due to limited access because of parked vehicles.

“These streets are being revisited once parking restrictions are in place,” the city explained.

“The City is asking residents to please move vehicles off the street where possible to help our crews work efficiently.”

Residents were also asked to give the heavy equipment plenty of space, and parents were asked to ensure that kids stay clear of piled snow to avoid any potential safety risks.

Meanwhile, curbside waste collection will continue as scheduled for the remainder of the week, the city added, but carts must be placed properly if they are to be emptied.

“Residents are asked to roll out carts by 7 a.m. and place them in front of, or four feet to the side of, snowbanks to ensure collection truck arms can access carts,” the city said.

“Road conditions in certain neighbourhoods can prevent collections from occurring.”

Residents can see a list of the neighbourhoods which have already been completed – and which ones are next on the list – on the City of Saskatoon’s website.