City of Regina | Winnipeg Street Overpass Project

Project Outcomes

A new overpass with a wide sidewalk and a 75-year service life
New intersection of 9th Avenue North and Winnipeg Street to eliminate the “jog” in Winnipeg Street caused by the current two 90-degree turns
Modifications to the interchange, including a new southeast exit loop ramp
Portions of Winnipeg St and 9th Ave N will be widened with additional turning lanes
Building three new signalized intersections to improve traffic flow
Building a 3m wide multi-use pathway linking 7th Ave to Mount Pleasant Park
Overall, upgraded infrastructure that will improve drainage, traffic flow, lighting, pedestrian connectivity and safety:
- Vastly improved drainage around the interchange with inclusion of three storm ponds
- Improved signage, street lighting, new expressway lighting, and extensive modifications to utilities in the area including removal of overhead lines
- Modifications and improvements to access Mount Pleasant Park
- Modifications and improvements to the Bulk Water Station
- Extensive landscaping with planting of more than 300 new trees

Traffic Restrictions

Starting the week of May 15, the speed on Ring Road will be reduced to 60 km/hour between McDonald Street and Broad Street for about two weeks while crews do some final work on the stormwater inlets, grade shoulders, and start to bring in trees and topsoil for landscaping. Please slow down to ensure the safety of motorists and workers in construction zones.

Intermittent lane restrictions and speed reductions will be in place over the next couple months to accommodate landscaping work in the area. Watch for signs.

Timeline

2021: Utility relocations, widening Winnipeg Street and 9th Avenue North on the north side, roadwork outside existing roadways
2022: Overpass construction, demolition of existing overpass, construction of remaining roadworks and loop ramp
2023: Final touch ups and landscaping