Several businesses along Saskatchewan Avenue East in Portage la Prairie are closed today due to a water shutoff required for municipal repairs.
Karly Friesen, director of utilities for the city, notes, “The water works crew needs to repair a valve that’s located in the intersection of Royal Road and Saskatchewan Avenue, so to make sure that their work area is safe, we do need to close Saskatchewan Avenue for westbound traffic.”
Friesen adds, “The eastbound lane of Saskatchewan Avenue will still be open to traffic, and that businesses on the north side will still be accessible to pedestrian traffic. We still encourage citizens to get out and support those businesses, even if they can’t park on that side of the street.”
The water shutoff and road closure started Monday morning, with the westbound lane between Tupper Street and Third Street closed until the work finishes, likely Tuesday evening.
A detour directs drivers along Third Street NE, Lorne Avenue, and Tupper Street.
Residents are encouraged to plan extra time for travel and continue supporting local businesses during the repair.
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