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Overview
The north half of the Saskatoon Freeway runs from the South Saskatchewan River to Highway 5.
All preferred concepts reflect public input, as well as the Multiple Account Evaluation process completed by the design team and other key stakeholders.
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Central Avenue
The preferred concept relies on a diamond interchange and reflects the fact that Central Avenue will be a primary access/crossing to accommodate increased development north of the freeway. This also reduces the impact on the Small Swales.
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Blackley Road/Realigned Highway 41
The preferred option combines Blackley Road and the realigned Highway 41 into a single interchange that allows traffic movement in all directions. This allows more free-flowing traffic and uses traffic signals only on lower-speed roads.
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Highway 41 Flyover
This interchange was not included in the concepts presented in the winter 2021 online information session, but was developed in response to the realignment of Highway 41. This interchange ensures continued free flow into and from Saskatoon, as well as free flow to and from the freeway using a realigned route.
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Highway 41 alignment and interchange
A configuration that relocates Highway 41 north of its current position is the preferred option, primarily because it meets Ministry standards for spacing between interchanges and allows better traffic flows.
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Highway 5 Interchange
The preferred concept allows traffic movement in all directions between Highway 5 and the Saskatoon Freeway and uses higher speed ramps. This allows for the potential twinning of Highway 5.
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