As construction season kicks off, the City of Winnipeg says it is “paving the way” for improvements to roads, sidewalks and active transportation routes across the city.
A total of $156.8 million has been budgeted for street improvements this year, covering a wide range of infrastructure work.
Throughout the season, crews will complete work on 175 lane kilometres of roads, 50 sidewalk locations, and 15 kilometres of bike lanes and active transportation pathways.
City officials say all projects are either already underway or set to begin shortly.
Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham says the investment reflects what residents have been asking for.
“Winnipeggers want better roads, and we’re putting real money behind that work,” Gillingham said.
“I know construction can be frustrating, but this work means smoother roads, safer sidewalks, and better routes for drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, and transit users across the city.”
Councillor Janice Lukes, chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Public Works, says the work is necessary to improve mobility across Winnipeg.
“This work is necessary, and it will make it much easier for Winnipeggers to safely get around our city,” Lukes said.
Active transportation projects included in renewal program
The Regional and Local Street Renewal program includes several active transportation projects aimed at expanding and improving cycling and pedestrian infrastructure.
Key projects include:
Edmonton Street bike lane: As part of CentrePlan 2050, protected bike lanes are being constructed on the west side of Edmonton Street.
Sherbrook Street bike lane upgrade: The existing painted bike lane from Broadway to Cumberland Avenue is being upgraded into a fully protected bike lane.
Northwest Hydro Corridor, Phase 2: This phase extends the pathway from Church Avenue to Selkirk Avenue, and from Leila Avenue to Daylan Marshall Gate Park.
Major road renewal projects
Several major corridors are also included in this year’s renewal program:
Downtown streets: Edmonton Street, Kennedy Street and St. Mary Street are scheduled for renewal.
St. Mary’s Road: Work from PTH 100 to the Floodway will renew the corridor from the South Perimeter to the Floodway, complementing provincial work on the St. Mary’s Interchange and the PR 200 Floodway Bridge replacement.
Lagimodiere Twin Overpass rehabilitation and roadworks: The project includes bridge rehabilitation along Lagimodiere Boulevard, along with new active transportation paths on Concordia Avenue and Lagimodiere Boulevard to close gaps in the network.
Traffic disruption expected
The City of Winnipeg is encouraging residents to consult lane closure maps and road construction updates to stay informed about traffic impacts and ongoing infrastructure work.
Residents are also being advised that navigation apps such as Waze can help identify the fastest available routes during construction season.