Update: Shortly before 12:30 p.m. Wednesday afternoon Saskatoon Police issued an advisory indicating the traffic light had been repaired and traffic restrictions lifted at Wanuskewin Road and 71st Street.

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Saskatoon Police say officers are on scene at a crash involving a wide-load semi-trailer.  It has taken out a traffic light at the intersection of Wanuskewin Road and 71st St. A City crew will be attending to repair the traffic light but in the meantime traffic is “heavily congested”.

Saskatoon Police say it is particularly backed up for southbound traffic coming into Saskatoon.  Motorists are advised to find a different route and avoid the area until further notice.