The concrete barricades at Portage and Main have officially been removed and crews are moving on to the next phase as the city prepares to reopen the iconic intersection in time for the summer.
The city says next up, crews will begin working on underground and utility work.
“The project is on time, on budget, and traffic is still moving well through the intersection,” said Mayor Scott Gillingham. “I’m looking forward to the intersection reopening to pedestrians alongside the launch of our new transit network as both are important steps toward a more connected and accessible downtown.”
In this next phase, lane closures will remain unchanged. They include:
Main Street
Northbound curb lane and middle lane between Pioneer Avenue and Lombard Avenue
Right turn restriction from northbound Main Street onto Portage Avenue East
Southbound curb lane and middle lane between Lombard Avenue and Pioneer Avenue
Portage Avenue
Westbound curb lane between Main Street and Notre Dame Avenue
Partial closure of the westbound Portage Avenue right turn lane to Notre Dame Ave prior to the intersection
Eastbound curb lane and middle lane between Fort Street and Main Street
Portage Avenue East
One lane westbound from Westbrook Street to Main Street
One lane eastbound from Main Street to Westbrook Street
New lane closures will begin in April as crews work to rebuild the centre medians.
It’s expected that the intersection will fully open to pedestrians by July 1, 2025.