Just as drivers in Saskatoon were learning to deal with the loss of a major bridge, another big infrastructure project is set to keep commuters on edge.

Work on the Highway 11 and 16 overpass at the cloverleaf intersection in the south end of the city will begin on Tuesday, May 19.

Detours go up on Monday, May 18 before work starts.

In a new release, Rob Frank, Saskatoon's engineering manager for asset preservation, said "the work will extend the life of these important pieces of infrastructure and ensure their continued use in the future.

"As part of our yearly bridge and overpass inspection program, both the University Bridge rehabilitation project and the Highway 11 and 16 cloverleaf were identified as needing immediate repairs. Maintaining city infrastructure and bridges is important to Saskatoon."

At the same time, city hall is quick to note that there is no current risk of danger on the overpass.

What it means for drivers is potential delays.

The city has a detour plan to keep traffic moving. structures are being built to ensure at least one lane of traffic remains open throughout the duration of the project.

Drivers, however, will be expected to exercise the zipper merge.

"If everybody obeys the signage, in particular the zipper merge, we anticipate a five to ten minute delay to drivers for the remainder of the project," Frank said.

The work is expected to take four months.