Should Circle Drive Be Widened to Six Lanes Between Laurier and Idylwyld?
Official title: Circle Drive from Laurier Drive to Idylwyld Drive Functional Plan
Saskatoon wants to widen a busy stretch of Circle Drive from four lanes to six. The goal? Smoother traffic flow and fewer accidents. Right now, traffic signals and left-turn exits create bottlenecks. The city is gathering feedback on how to fix it.
Why This Matters
Drive this stretch of Circle Drive? You know the frustration. Traffic backs up at signals, and merging can feel risky. If you commute through west Saskatoon or head to the airport, this plan could change your daily drive.
What Could Change
Circle Drive would expand from four to six lanes between Laurier Drive and Idylwyld Drive. Traffic signals would be removed to create free-flowing traffic. Left-hand exits and entries would be eliminated. Walking and cycling connections would be maintained or improved.
Key Issues
- What current safety and traffic issues need to be addressed?
- What do you think of the initial design ideas for the corridor?
- How should walking and cycling connections be maintained or improved?
How to Participate
- Review the information boards from the November open house to understand the proposals.
- Email your feedback to transportationsurvey@saskatoon.ca or call 306-975-2476.
- Mail written comments to City of Saskatoon, Attn: Circle Drive – Laurier Drive to Idylwyld Drive Functional Plan, Transportation, 222 3rd Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 0J5.
Events
| Date | Event | Location | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 4, 2025 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Open House #1 | Saskatoon Inn, 2002 Airport Drive |
What Happened
The project team is currently reviewing the feedback received from the online survey, online feedback form, and the November 4, 2025 open house.