Paving the Way for Smoother Travel This Construction Season

Paving the Way for Smoother Travel This Construction Season
By Councillor Cindy Gilroy | June 11, 2025

With the warmer weather comes construction season — and this year is no exception. Crews across Winnipeg will be working hard to repair and upgrade nearly 150 lane kilometres of roads, bridges, and active transportation routes.

Getting Around During Construction

We all know construction can be a hassle, but it’s essential work that helps keep our roads safe and our city moving. Whether you’re biking, driving, or walking, there’s a good chance you’ll see signs, cones, and crews out in full force.

This year, major work is happening in areas like:

  • McGregor Street from McAdam to Church
  • Dugald Road between Plessis and Ravenhurst
  • Inkster Boulevard from Aikins to Landsdowne
  • Westbound Abinojii Mikanah from St. Anne’s to River Road

These upgrades are about improving your daily commute, reducing long-term maintenance costs, and making our city’s infrastructure more reliable.

Bridge Work Underway

We’re also investing in our bridges:

  • Ongoing rehabilitation of the Pembina Highway Bridges over the La Salle River
  • New work starting on the Pembina Overpass at Abinojii Mikanah
  • Interim repairs on the Louise Bridge this summer, with the Midtown Bridge work kicking off in the fall

Stay Informed & Plan Ahead

To help you get around more easily during construction season:

  • Visit the Lane Closures Map to see what’s currently blocked and why
  • Use the Road Construction Map for project timelines and traffic impacts
  • Download Waze, a free traffic app connected to the City’s Transportation Management Centre and real-time driver updates

A Shared Responsibility

Let’s all do our part to keep things moving. If you’re heading through a construction zone:

  • Slow down
  • Stay patient
  • Follow posted signs
  • And above all, keep workers and each other safe

Thank you for your patience as we work to improve Winnipeg’s roads and infrastructure. These investments make travel smoother — not just this summer, but for years to come.