Fourth year of 11th Avenue construction kicks off Monday in Regina

Regina’s 11th Avenue is getting some more upgrades this spring.

Construction on the 11th Avenue – part of the City of Regina’s ongoing revitalization project for the area – is set to begin on Monday between Albert Street and Broad Street. The project to enhance the road, sidewalks, lighting, landscaping and underground infrastructure is now in its fourth year, and the city said it is approaching its final stages.

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“The 11th Avenue Revitalization Project is a key part of the City Centre Revitalization Plan to create a walkable, welcoming and safe city centre that attracts more people and businesses to live, work, visit and invest,” Chris Warren, Regina’s director of roadways and transportation, said in a statement.

“This project will modernize critical infrastructure while enhancing accessibility and supporting a vibrant downtown experience.”

During the 2026 phase of the project, the road will be closed between Scarth Street and Cornwall Street, beginning on Mon, April 6.

“As work progresses, closures will move west along 11th Avenue toward Albert Street, with crews completing underground utility upgrades and above ground road and sidewalk reconstruction,” the city explained in a statement.

“While the road will be closed or restricted to vehicles, pedestrian and business access will remain open, adjacent to the construction zone.”

The city said transit will return to 11th Avenue once work is completed.

Some businesses along 11th Avenue have struggled during long periods of construction in previous years.

“We just spend our winters trying to save money to pay for the summer. It’s rough,” said Kelly Cairns, an owner of The Cure.

Last month, Chad Bachynski said he learned a lot about construction in his first year as the city’s mayor.

“Twenty-four-hour construction across the board is likely not feasible,” he said at a council meeting. “But I know there’s some good work happening, and I want to build on that.”

Bachynski said he understood there were some frustrations with sidewalk closures and said the city will use that feedback when planning out closures during this year’s construction season.

Chris Warren, Regina’s director of roadways and transportation, said construction would begin between those blocks with finishing the northern sidewalk and smoothing out the roads pavement.

Between Lorne Street and Albert Street, he said underground infrastructure will be updated. Trees will be planted along Scarth Street and Broad Street earlier in the year.

Warren said the section between Cornwall Street and Albert Street was one of the most difficult to complete, last year.

“We know the next phase between Cornwall and Albert Street is not as complex but we’ll still have some issues into that, details that we have to work through,” he said. “But we’re hoping to use our experience from last year to improve upon this year’s season.”

The latest updates on traffic restrictions associated with the revitalization, along with renderings of the completed project, can be found on the City of Regina’s website.

–with files from 980 CJME’s Gillian Massie