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Saskatoon’s main north-south roadway is about to become a street commuters will want to avoid.

On Monday, the City of Saskatoon expects to start a three-week construction project to replace lead pipes under Idylwyld Drive North and resurface the roadway, a news release says.

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The work is scheduled to happen between 33rd Street and 39th Street.

Although one lane is expected to remain open in each direction at all times, city staff advise motorists to avoid Idylwyld or expect delays.

Turning restrictions will be in place along the six-block stretch of road. Saskatoon Transit bus routes will also be affected.

The lead pipe replacement is part of a city-wide initiative to remove lead lines. The pipes under Idylwyld will be replaced by plastic upgrades. The city is working with property owners along the six-block stretch to replace their lead connections at the same time.

Once the water and sewer pipes have been replaced, the city will resurface the road. The southbound lanes from 33rd to 39th will be repaved, as will the northbound stretch from 33rd to 36th.

The work at the intersection of Idylwyld and 33rd is scheduled to take place on weekends to minimize disruption for weekday commuters.

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