To accomidate the construction of the Southwest Rapid Transitway, a section of Pembina Highway will be closed all long weekend.

Starting at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 19, northbound and southbound Pembina Highway between Jubilee Avenue and Stafford Street will be completely closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. This is to accomidate the construction of the Southwest Rapid Transitway (Stage 2) and Pembina Highway widening project. 

Construction will take place around-the-clock during the weekend.

Roadway access for Transit and emergency vehicles will be maintained. Pedestrian access will be available via shuttle service. There will be two pick-up and drop-off points located:

  • north of the underpass on the east side of Pembina Highway opposite Harrow Street
  • south of the underpass on the east side at the Jubilee Avenue yield onto Pembina Highway

The City of Winnipeg urges motorists to allow additional travel time. Alternate routes include Osborne Street (which can be accessed via Jubilee), Waverley Street or Kenaston Boulevard (which can be accesed via McGillivray Boulevard).