Spring/summer road construction starts up on Fort Garry campus

Three road construction projects happening at or near UM’s Fort Garry campus will impact traffic flow and travel times to campus for the 2025 construction season. The infrastructure projects are happening on Sifton Road, University Crescent and Pembina Highway.

Sifton Road closed for construction

• Road construction continues on Sifton Road. Starting on Monday, May 5, Sifton Road will be closed west of the Campus Children’s Centre and ABC Parking Lot. No access to University Cres. via Sifton Rd. from May to early July 2025. Access to ABC Parking Lot, the Campus Children’s Centre, and St. Andrew’s College will be maintained throughout construction. See map for traffic detours and access.
• Barricades and safety signage will be clearly posted to safely direct pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles as required. Caution should be taken at all times during construction to ensure everyone’s safety.
• In order to reduce delays, interim pick-up and drop-off locations have been identified across the Fort Garry campus. See map for locations.
• In addition to the Sifton Road construction, campus wide road repairs are expected to commence at the end of May/early June. Temporary lane closures, barricades and flaggers can be expected across campus until the end of August.

To stay informed about traffic impacts for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists, visit the Service Disruption webpage.

For any questions, contact Vanessa Jukes, MALA, CSLA, PMP, project manager, Architectural & Engineering Services, Physical Plant, at Vanessa [dot] Jukes [at] umanitoba [dot] ca.

City of Winnipeg – University Crescent construction

City of Winnipeg road construction has resumed on University Crescent from Thatcher Drive to Dysart Road. Work this spring includes the remaining installation of a new underground storm sewer and improvements to land drainage. Lane closures are expected.

• Traffic on University Crescent has been reduced to one lane in either direction from Thatcher Drive to Dysart Road.
• Construction started April 21 and will last through September/October 2025.
• Pedestrian and bicycle traffic will be slightly impacted throughout construction.
• Transit service will be maintained with temporary bus stop relocations when required. Transit reroutes may be required during special events. There will be no on-street parking.
• Barricades and safety signage will be clearly posted to safely direct pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles as required. Flaggers will be on-site at key intersections to assist traffic as needed.
• Caution should be taken at all times during construction to ensure everyone’s safety.
• Further road renewal will begin in late May 2025 lasting until September/October 2025. 2025 road construction will include road construction, new sidewalk construction, new lighting, and new traffic signals at Markham Road and Sifton Road.

For more information visit: University Crescent Pavement Renewals Project – Public Works – City of Winnipeg.

Questions related to City of Winnipeg road construction and infrastructure projects should be directed to 311.

City of Winnipeg – Pembina Highway Overpass at Abinojii Mikanah construction

From 2025 to 2026, the City of Winnipeg will be rehabilitating the Pembina Highway overpass at Abinojii Mikanah, partially reconfiguring the interchange, and making associated improvements to boost safety and optimize traffic flow. The project aims to enhance the overall experience for pedestrians, cyclists, vehicles, and transit users.

• Construction is expected to start May 2025 and expected to span two construction seasons with work in 2025 and 2026 occurring from May to October each year.
• Two lanes of traffic in each direction of Pembina Hwy are expected to be open throughout construction.
• Periodic closures of the off ramps are expected throughout construction.
• Pedestrian and bicycle traffic will be impacted throughout construction.
• Transit service will be maintained with temporary bus stop relocations when required. Transit reroutes may be required during special events.
• Barricades and safety signage will be clearly posted to safely direct pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles as required. Flaggers will be on-site at key intersections to assist traffic as needed.
• Caution should be taken at all times during construction to ensure everyone’s safety.

For more information: visit Pembina Highway Overpass at Abinojii Mikanah: Rehabilitation and Related Works Project

Questions related to City of Winnipeg road construction and infrastructure projects should be directed to 311.

These notices have been added to the Service Disruptions website, which is updated regularly. Please visit the site for up-to-date information on disruptions that could affect buildings, roadways, sidewalks and more.