York Road Reconstruction

The City of Yorkton has partnered with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure (part of the Urban Highway Connector Program) for the reconstruction of York Road from Gladstone Avenue to Highway 9.

Phases 1, 2, and 3 are now complete, and the roadway will be open from Highway 9 to Second Avenue North.

Phase 4 is starting in the spring of 2024 (April 1st, 2024). This phase is expected to take approximately two and half months to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Road closures along York Road are now from First Avenue North to Myrtel Avenue, with a detour in place on Second Avenue for local traffic and vehicles accessing businesses along York Road.

Large equipment and traffic looking to access Highway 16 towards Saskatoon, can follow our Heavy Vehicle and Dangerous Goods Route Map.

Phase 4 Local Access Road Closure and Detour Map

Proposed Project Includes:

  • Complete road reconstruction in two phases including new road surface / structure and new curbing.
  • Drainage upgrades to the Victoria Avenue crossing, including ditch improvements, upgrading culverts, upgrading crossing under York Road (this was called “North-Central Drainage Channel Upgrades” in the Flood Mitigation Presentation to Council in January 2017).
  • Sanitary sewer upgrades (approximately 1,100 meters of new pipe).
  • Storm sewer upgrades (approximately 2,000 meters of new pipe).

The estimated cost for this project is $16,800,000

How to get engaged:

  • Post questions you may have on our Q&A section.

The City of Yorkton has partnered with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure (part of the Urban Highway Connector Program) for the reconstruction of York Road from Gladstone Avenue to Highway 9.

Phases 1, 2, and 3 are now complete, and the roadway will be open from Highway 9 to Second Avenue North.

Phase 4 is starting in the spring of 2024 (April 1st, 2024). This phase is expected to take approximately two and half months to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Road closures along York Road are now from First Avenue North to Myrtel Avenue, with a detour in place on Second Avenue for local traffic and vehicles accessing businesses along York Road.

Large equipment and traffic looking to access Highway 16 towards Saskatoon, can follow our Heavy Vehicle and Dangerous Goods Route Map.

Phase 4 Local Access Road Closure and Detour Map

Proposed Project Includes:

  • Complete road reconstruction in two phases including new road surface / structure and new curbing.
  • Drainage upgrades to the Victoria Avenue crossing, including ditch improvements, upgrading culverts, upgrading crossing under York Road (this was called “North-Central Drainage Channel Upgrades” in the Flood Mitigation Presentation to Council in January 2017).
  • Sanitary sewer upgrades (approximately 1,100 meters of new pipe).
  • Storm sewer upgrades (approximately 2,000 meters of new pipe).

The estimated cost for this project is $16,800,000

How to get engaged:

  • Post questions you may have on our Q&A section.

  • York Road Reconstruction Phase 4 Road Closures and Detours - Update Monday, March 25, 2024

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    Phase 4 of the York Road Reconstruction will begin Monday, April 1st, 2024.

    Road Closures along York Road will be extended from First Avenue North to Victoria Avenue, with a detour in place on Third Avenue North for local traffic and vehicles accessing business along York Road.

    Phase 4 Local Access Road Closure and Detour Map

    Phase 4 is expected to take approximately two and a half months, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

    Large equipment and traffic looking to access Highway 16 towards Saskatoon, can follow our Heavy Vehicle and Dangerous Goods Route Map

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  • York Road Reconstruction Phase 4 - Update

    Phases 2 and 3 of the York Road Reconstruction project are now complete, and the roadway is fully open for the winter season.

    There will be a temporary transition to help navigate traffic between the completed portion of the road and the road to be completed during phase 4, coming up in 2024.

    Phase 4 is expected to start in the spring of 2024, and it is anticipated to be completed by the fall of 2024, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

    Traffic Control York Road/1 Avenue

    Eastbound view of York Road (Below)

    Westbound view of York Road (Below)

  • Phase 2 & 3 Update

    Phases 2 and 3 of the York Road Reconstruction project is now underway. Phase 1 is complete, and the roadway is open from Highway 9 to Seventh Avenue North.

    Road closures along York Road are extended to First Avenue North, with a detour in place on Imperial Street for local traffic and vehicles accessing businesses along York Road.

    Phases 2 and 3 are expected to take approximately three months to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

    Large equipment and traffic looking to access Highway 16 towards Saskatoon, can follow our Heavy Vehicle and Dangerous Goods Route Map.

    Phase 2 and 3 Local Access Road Closure and Detour Map

  • York Road Reconstruction Phase 2

    Phase 2 of the York Road Reconstruction project is now underway. Phase 1A is complete, but the roadway will not be open to traffic for approximately two weeks, until Phase 1B is complete.

    Road closures along York Road are extended to 4th Avenue North, with a detour in place on Imperial Street for local traffic and vehicles accessing businesses along York Road.

    Temporary roadway access has been made to Heartland Livestock, Leon’s Manufacturing, and Nutrien AG Solutions as they begin work on Phase 2 of the project.

    Phase 2 is expected to take approximately three months to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.


  • York Road Phase 1 Update

    The York Road construction project is moving along nicely. Phase 1A is almost complete and ready for reopening. Underground utilities have been upgraded and the new curbing is complete, with paving in the fogging and curing stage followed by line painting.

    Phase 1B of the project has the contractors currently working on underground utilities. The road is dug up and the installation of new sewer and water pipes is in the works. In the photos you can see the installation of a large diameter pipe to help with drainage during rainfalls, and also they are working on upgraded sanitary sewer. Both systems will have increased capacity for the future.

    Businesses along York Road are also receiving upgraded water and sewer connections to their property.






  • Phase 1 detour and road closures Thursday, June 1

    Phase 1 of the York Road Reconstruction project will begin today, Thursday, June 1.

    Road Closures along York Road will be extended to 7 Avenue North, with a detour in place on Imperial Street for local traffic and vehicles accessing businesses along York Road.

    Phase 1A road closures will continue to be in place for approximately three weeks, with temporary roadway access to Yorkton Concrete Ltd., EECOL Electric, and Quality Tire Service.

    Phase 1 is expected to take approximately three months to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

    Large equipment and traffic looking to access Highway 16 towards Saskatoon, can follow our Heavy Vehicle and Dangerous Goods Route Map.

    Local Traffic Detour Map

    Phase 1 Local Access Road Closure and Detour Map

  • Phase 1A set to begin Friday, May 12, 2023

    Construction is set to begin this week, and take approximately two years to complete. Road closures and construction will be set up in phases, so that traffic and business disruption is kept to a minimum during the duration of the project.

    The awarded contractor, Ungar Construction Co. Ltd., has began to make temporary roadway access to Yorkton Concrete Ltd., EECOL Electric, and Quality Tire Service as they begin work on Phase 1A of York Road.

    Road closures will tentatively begin tonight, Thursday, May 11, 2023 from Highway 9 to Dracup Ave. Temporary business access and detour signs will be posted along the construction site.

    Phase 1A is expected to take approximately four weeks, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

    Detour Maps

    Local Traffic Detour Map

    Heavy Vehicle and Dangerous Goods Map


  • Tender Awarded

    The York Road Reconstruction Tender was awarded to G Ungar Construction Ltd. at the April 24, 2023, Council Meeting.

  • Tender documents available

    Tender documents for the York Road Reconstruction project are now live. Visit https://biddingo.com/yorkton to view the documents and place your bid.

    This opportunity closes on April 13, 2023.

  • Daylighting Utilities

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    Daylighting Utilities was completed June 16, 2022 by our hired contractor, Newton Landscaping as part of the preliminary design for York Road Reconstruction Project. What is daylighting utilities? It is the process of safely exposing utility lines or underground pipes for inspection.