Winnipeg, MB - Starting this Thursday, June 29 at 9:00 a.m., northbound Empress Street between Sargent Avenue and Wellington Avenue will be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic for a sewer pipe repair. The northbound lane is tentatively scheduled to reopen on Thursday, July 6. While this work is underway the southbound lane on Empress Street will remain open. Pedestrian access will be maintained on the east sidewalk.
Motorists are advised to use an alternate route and to plan for additional travel time to reach their destinations.
For Transit re-route and schedule information, visit winnipegtransit.com or contact 311, available 24 hours every day by phone at 311 or by email at 311@winnipeg.ca.
For regular updates on City of Winnipeg lane closures and to view lane closures of major streets on an interactive map, please visit City of Winnipeg - Regional Lane Closures.
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