Should 8th Street East Get an Overpass or Underpass at the Railway Crossing?

Official title: CPKC Rail Grade Separation on 8th Street East

Closed Community Planning Housing & Communities Transportation
Saskatoon is deciding whether to build an overpass or underpass where 8th Street East crosses the CPKC railway tracks. The city ran two rounds of public engagement in 2025 to gather feedback on design options. A final recommendation will go to City Council in winter 2026.

Why This Matters

Drive on 8th Street East? You've probably waited at those railway tracks. A grade separation means no more stopping for trains. It could also change traffic patterns in the area and affect nearby properties during construction.

What Could Change

The city will choose between an overpass (road goes over the tracks) or an underpass (road goes under). This decision shapes the final engineering design. Construction would follow in future years, pending council approval and funding.

Key Issues

  • Should the crossing be an overpass or an underpass?
  • What are the opportunities and challenges of each design option?

How to Participate

  1. Review the Round 2 What We Learned Report to see how residents responded to the recommended option.
  2. View the recommended design option boards to understand what was proposed.

What Happened

Two rounds of public engagement were completed. Round 1 (February-March 2025) gathered feedback on proposed design options through an online survey and open house. Round 2 (June 2025) collected feedback on the recommended option. The city is now reviewing feedback to finalize the recommended design, with a report to City Council expected in winter 2026.

View 'What We Heard' Report

Key Documents