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Public asked for input on Pembina underpass options

The City of Winnipeg wants public feedback on three proposals to improve the Pembina Highway underpass.

Last year, Winnipeg launched a study of the underpass as the number of northbound lanes needs to be increased from two to three lanes to help traffic flow. Pedestrian and active transportation paths need to be improved, along with land drainage to minimize flooding during heavy rain.

The second phase of the rapid transit corridor will also need to be accommodated at the underpass.

The study found that Winnipeg could remove the existing sidewalk on the east side of the underpass to provide space for a third northbound lane. The option includes constructing pedestrian and cycle paths on the east and west side by tunneling through the existing railway embankment.

A second option would see Winnipeg replace the existing railway bridge with a new bridge in the same location to provide space for a third northbound lane and widen existing lanes. Pedestrian and cycle paths could be built on the east and west side of Pembina.

The third option is the same as the second, except that the existing bridge would be replaced by a new bridge on a different alignment.

A public open house will be held on Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 870 Pembina Highway.


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Updated on Monday, May 7, 2012 at 4:59 PM CDT: Adds map.

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