Upgrades on Chief Peguis Trail

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Spring is in the air and with spring comes a new construction season. One exciting project to note this year is the Chief Peguis Greenway Extension Project from Frog Plain Way to Henderson Highway. 

One hundred and thirty precast barriers have been placed so construction can initially begin on the Kildonan Settlers Bridge to widen the south sidewalk. Once the frost is out of the ground construction of the pathway and intersection improvements will begin.

This project will provide a safer, more comfortable experience for cyclists and pedestrians crossing the Red River over the Kildonan Settlers Bridge, and closes an important network gap as identified in the City’s Pedestrian and Cycling Strategies. 

The project, estimated to cost $7.2 million consists of: 

• Construction of asphalt and concrete multi-use pathways along the existing roadway embankment of Chief Peguis Trail, from Henderson Highway to Main Street , and through Frog Plain Park, from Main Street to Frog Plain Way;

• Widening of existing sidewalk on the south side of the Kildonan Settlers Bridge to accommodate pedestrians and cyclists;

• Improvements to the Chief Peguis Greenway Pathway and Main Street intersection including an additional left turn lane on Main Street and the installation of bicycle crossing signals; 

• Landscaping and corridor amenities including new trees and plantings, seating areas and wayfinding signage;

• Transit stop improvements; and

• New pathway light installation along the entire pathway as well as beneath both ends of the bridge.

This year from April to October, work will consist of bridge sidewalk widening; intersection improvements at Chief Peguis Trail and Henderson Hwy; and approximately 80 per cent of the pathway construction and landscaping will be completed. 

The project will be placed on hold next winter due to seasonal shut-down and the remainder of pathway and landscaping work will be finished up in 2019, from May to July. 

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During construction, residents should be aware that temporary closures of existing pathways will be required as the new pathway is constructed along the existing alignment. Transit stops at Main Street and Henderson Highway will be maintained at all times. Both eastbound and westbound transit stops, east of Kildonan Settlers Bridge, will be closed temporarily this year between April and June due to pathway construction. 

There will also be intermittent curb lane closures on eastbound Chief Peguis Trail, and lane closures at the Chief Peguis Trail and Main Street intersection during non-peak traffic hours. A minimum of two lanes of traffic in all directions will be maintained during both morning peak hours (7 to 9 a.m.) and afternoon peak traffic hours (3:30 to 5:30 p.m.).  It should be noted that schedules are subject to change during construction.  

This project will upgrade the existing pedestrian and cycling facilities to better accommodate multiple user groups, including cyclists, pedestrians, and improved access to Transit. 

The design process that was initiated in 2016 included public engagement which consisted of two stakeholder meetings and an open house in January 2017. I am pleased feedback received was incorporated into the design.

For more information about this project and to view the chosen design visit www.winnipeg.ca/chiefpeguisgreenway

Devi Sharma
Old Kildonan ward report

Devi Sharma is the city councillor for Old Kildonan.

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