Human-Caused Fire Under University Bridge Damages City Sewer Line for 2nd Time

Fire underneath Saskatoon’s University Bridge causes damage to sewer line - Saskatoon

A human-made fire under the University Bridge caused damage to a sewer line for the second year in a row. The fire department is investigating.

Human-caused fire under University Bridge damages city sewer line for 2nd time

The Saskatoon Fire Department responded to a small fire in an archway under the University Bridge on Sunday.

'Human-caused' blaze singes Saskatoon's University Bridge, again

Firefighters extinguished the fire Sunday afternoon, but it melted a plastic sewage pipe that runs underneath the bridge. A news release issued by city hall Monday said the fire was "human-caused," but offered no further details.

University Bridge under repair after third fire in four years

City crews worked through the night after a fire under Saskatoon's University Bridge damaged a sewer line and is impacting traffic, but no timeline on repair completion was immediately known.

University Bridge reduced to two-way traffic in eastbound lanes due to damage from fire

University Bridge reduced to two-way traffic in eastbound lanes due to damage from fire TC26-11853 cckareng Mon, 03/09/2026 - 06:53 March 9, 2026 - 6:45 am The westbound lanes of the University Bridge are closed following a small fire under the archway at the Spadina Crescent end. Two-way traffic is operating in the eastbound lanes and drivers are asked to avoid the area if possible or expect major delays. Saskatoon Transit will be impacted, and…