COVID-19 concerns delay construction on Sid Buckwold Bridge

Construction on the Sid Buckwold Bridge has been deferred to April 6 after Allan Construction determined more needs to be done to ensure the health and safety of its workers in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A City of Saskatoon release said the company is currently working on getting the additional resources, equipment and accommodations necessary to ensure the health and safety of the crews as work is carried out during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The work was scheduled to get underway on March 30.

“We understand the priority to ensure a safe work environment for construction crews, especially during such rapidly changing times,” said Rob Frank, the city’s engineering manager. “Any measures deemed necessary to help mitigate the spread of the virus while also ensuring the successful completion of this project are fully supported by the city.”

The city said traffic on the bridge will not be impacted at this time, and further updates will be provided as they become available.