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Road closed signs block access to 1st Street SW between Dufferin Avenue W and Crescent Road W in Portage la Prairie on Thursday, May 22, 2025, during a watermain repair.
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Road closed signs block access to 1st Street SW between Dufferin Avenue W and Crescent Road W in Portage la Prairie on Thursday, May 22, 2025, during a watermain repair. PortageOnline/Cory Knutt
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A section of 1st Street SW in Portage la Prairie is closed Thursday, May 22 due to an urgent watermain repair.
The closure and related water service disruption are expected to last through the day, with work underway to restore both by tonight.
Road closure in effect
Traffic is currently blocked on 1st Street SW between Dufferin Avenue W and Crescent Road W.
Barricades are in place and drivers are being asked to detour around the area to avoid delays.
City crews are on scene managing the repair and monitoring road conditions as work progresses.
Water services disrupted
In addition to the road closure, water service is temporarily unavailable for properties within the affected stretch.
Homes and businesses along 1st Street SW from Dufferin Avenue W to Crescent Road W are impacted.
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