City urges drivers to use caution as construction season ramps up
Projects worth $282 million to improve transportation, water, facilities and more
With winter in the rear view, the city says some of the $282 million worth of construction projects aimed at improving the “vibrancy of Regina” are already underway.
“The city is taking advantage of our short construction season to make improvements on vital infrastructure,” deputy city manager of city operations Kurtis Doney said in a Monday news release. “Our team works together to co-ordinate plans, find efficiencies and stay on budget.”
As crews and contractors tackle each project, the city asks residents to plan ahead and “watch for signs and keep workers safe” by slowing when driving through construction zones.
Projects slated for the 2024 construction season include a “wider scope of areas to better illustrate more of the city's important investments,” the release said. They target improvements in transportation, water, wastewater, drainage, facilities, parks and recreation.
Work on the Dewdney Avenue corridor between Albert Street and Broad Street and the second year of the Water Network Expansion Project have already started. Both are multi-year projects. More will begin in spring and summer, including the second year of 11th Avenue construction in early May.
More details about specific projects will be shared closer to the start of construction, the city said.
“Residential road renewal continues to be a priority for residents,” the release noted. “Since the development of the Residential Road Renewal program in 2015, the city has invested $124.4 million, achieving 192.9 kms of local roads improvements.”
The city has dedicated $16.5 million to improve approximately 16.5 kilometres of residential roads in 2024.