TRAFFIC ALERT: PORTAGE & MAIN CLOSURE.
Due to the Blue Bombers winning the Grey Cup again.!!!
WFPS has closed off the intersection of Main & Portage.
Please use alternate routes.
Please try to stay on the sidewalks for safety reasons.
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Small object in the roadway DONALD and GRAHAM!!
#WPGwhiteout
Streets around the MTS centre now closed in preparation for the game tonight. allow extra time, be alert when driving in the area. use the waze app/website for closure info.
#NHLJets
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TRAFFIC ALERT: PORTAGE & MAIN is CLOSED for a series clinching JETS celebration! Avoid the area if you're a motorist. If you're a jets fan enjoy the party!
#traffic
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#GoJetsGo
DRIVER INFO: Your drive this morning was made less hazardous on St Mary's thanks to these good Samaritans who went out their way to remove a severed signal pole from the roadway minutes after it was knocked down by another driver. Thanks!
#gooddeed
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DRIVER INFO: STOP LINES
At a red light always stop @ the stop line as sensors in the road/on poles detect traffic at the stop line, don't pull close enough/go too far past + you wont be detected or get a green light.
more info:
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TRAFFIC ALERT:
SNOW CLEARING EQUIPMENT
Expect to encounter snow clearing equipment on major roadways. Give operators room and use caution.
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SPECIAL TRAFFIC ALERT: Underpass flooding
Osborne underpass closed
McPhillips @ Logan closed
Higgins In Point Douglas
Others partially flooded, WPS, WFPS on scene for full closures, use caution/avoid underpasses overnight where possible.
#MBstorm
#WPGtraffic
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DRIVER INFO: SAFE DISTANCE
with snow forecast, remember: adjust your driving to the conditions, leave a safe gap between you and the car in front. Icy conditions can increase braking distances up to 10 times! Half a car length is not safe at any speed!
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DRIVER INFO: BENEFITS OF ZIPPER MERGE
When facing a blocked lane, the smoothest, safest way around is to merge in turn, this improves traffic flow! See the difference of zipper merge vs not and the impact on traffic flow for a stall on Kenaston earlier.
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TRAFFIC AHEAD: DONALD ST Portage to Graham: 11th Apr Closed noon until 1am for special event
#WPGWhiteout
. Expect delays in area,
Use Waze for routes to event or around it. Closure affects access to parking! more info:
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#traffic
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TRAFFIC ALERT:
PERIMETER HWY CLOSED
Be advised the Perimeter highway has been closed due to deteriorating road conditions. Highway closure information available at
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#mbstorm
TRAFFIC UPDATE:
DUNKIRK & FERMOR
Stuck car is blocking the northbound median. All northbound lanes are currently blocked. Avoid Dunkirk if possible.
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DRIVER INFO: left turns at signals (non protected)
Establish in the intersection (drive past the stop line) when you get the green light, enter one vehicle at a time, do not block opposing lanes, exit when there is a safe gap. Here is an example of what not to do:
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TRAFFIC ALERT: DONALD , GRAHAM, ST MARY, now CLOSED. The
#WPGwhiteout
is coming this eve! Expect high traffic volumes and pedestrians in the area throughout the evening rush and into tonight. Use Waze app for rerouting around the closures.
#traffic
#Winnipeg
#WpgTMC
@NHLJets
DRIVER INFO: COVID-19 DRIVE THRU TESTING
Opens tomorrow at MPI Barnes St/Bison Dr.
Cars arriving for testing must enter off Bison & follow all signage.
Turning & lane restrictions will be in place.
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#wpgtmc
#traffic
TRAFFIC ALERT: DONALD and GRAHAM now closed in preparation for the
#WPGWhiteout
. Please allow extra travel time on your journey home and to/from the game. Use Waze for reroute options.
#winnipeg
#traffic
#WPGTMC
@NHLJets
DRIVER INFO: Why leaving snow on your car can be dangerous! ensure you remove snow from windows, lights, plates, mirrors and the roof. Failure to remove snow build up puts you and others at risk and you may receive a ticket.
#traffic
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#Avalanche
TRAFFIC INFO: The World General Strike on Climate Change.
Starting at noon today approximately 10,000 people are expected to gather for this event. The Legislature is the start and end point with participants using Broadway and Assiniboine Aves.
#WpgTMC
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#traffic
TRAFFIC ALERT: PORTAGE & LANGSIDE.
Westbound Portage is closed due to a fire.
Rerouting is in effect.
Please follow the direction of police on scene.
#WpgTMC
#Winnipeg
#WPGTraffic
TRAFFIC ALERT: ARLINGTON BRIDGE CLOSURE.
The Arlington Bridge is closed indefinitely.
All traffic, including vehicle, pedestrian, scooter, bike , will need to reroute onto McPhillips or Salter.
Please plan ahead to get onto the detour routes.
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#WPGTraffic
#WpgTMC
DRIVER INFO: With Earlier dusk times, be aware that tail lights are not activated with daytime running lights ,double check your headlights are on before your journey, driving without headlights/taillights presents a danger to you and others.
#traffic
#Winnipeg
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TRAFFIC UPDATE: ROAD CONDITIONS.
Expect overnight snowfall and windy conditions to have an impact on road conditions. Drive with care and to the conditions as they may change.
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#mbstorm
TRAFFIC ALERT: PANET & MUNROE.
Train is stopped across the roadway.
Police are rerouting north and southbound traffic to go east or west.
Avoid this area.
#WpgTMC
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TRAFFIC UPDATE:
GAS LEAK
Southbound Main from Portage to Graham is now open. Emergency crew are still on scene in the curb lane.
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DRIVER INFO: INTERSECTIONS
Help us and each other:
Even if traffic is bad, don't block intersections, you only make traffic worse, enrage other drivers more and upset pedestrians by endangering them, enter the intersection if your exit is clear!
#traffic
#winnipeg
#wpgtmc
TRAFFIC INFO: KING EDWARD COVID TESTING SITE.
Traffic is back to Saskatchewan Ave.
Southbound east curb lane is for the testing queue.
Please leave business entrances clear and keep far right if you are not attending the site.
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TRAFFIC ALERT: MCPHILLIPS ST. CLOSURE.
Due to a train derailment.
Jarvis to Logan is completely closed for both northbound and southbound traffic.
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DRIVER INFO: JETS GAME TONIGHT! Keen to get to the game!? Watch out for Pedestrians. However you get to the game, get there and back safe. Pay attention to traffic vehicular and pedestrian downtown this eve.
#gojetsgo
#WpgWHITEOUT
#traffic
#Winnipeg
#WpgTMC
@NHLJets
TRAFFIC ALERT: PORTAGE AVE CLOSURE.
Dominion to Sherburn due to a protest.
Both directions are blocked.
Use alternate routes.
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#traffic
DRIVER INFO: Slippery conditions: Exercise caution when travelling home tonight. Sanding trucks are out, but drive appropriately.
#Winnipeg
#Traffic
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DRIVER INFO: BRAKING DISTANCE
Remember to increase your braking distance and adjust your speed in poor weather/traction conditions. Slow down and keep your distance to avoid collisions and/or loss of control
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#traffic
#WpgTMC
TRAFFIC KENASTON
Dump truck on fire. Emergency crews blocking southbound completely. Use alternate route if possible. Southbound is being routed down Lindenwood Dr. Delays building.
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TRAFFIC REMINDER: The
#WPGWhiteout
Street party has streets closed downtown. For affected streets see . Drive safe and sober, Allow extra travel time to and from the game, expect delays through downtown into the evening rush.
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TRAFFIC ALERT: LAGIMODIERE & REGENT.
MVC.
Semi has flipped over.
WB curb lane is blocked.
SB curb lane is blocked.
Emergency crews are on scene.
Expect delays in the area.
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#winnipeg
#traffic
DRIVER INFO: School Zones
Be Aware 30 KM/H SCHOOL ZONES NOW ACTIVE
Take extra care this week and observe the school zone speed limits on the posted days, Even on weekdays of holidays.
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TRAFFIC ALERT: GRANT & WAVERLEY.
Semi is blocking all eastbound lanes.
Traffic signals have been knocked down and are laying in the sidewalk and parking lot.
Traffic signals are flashing red for all directions.
Expect delays for all directions.
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#WPGTraffic
#WpgTMC
TRAFFIC UPDATE: PORTAGE AVE CLOSURE.
Sherbrook to Colony/Memorial.
Due to yesterdays fire all lanes remain closed.
This is an evolving situation, graders and snow/ice removal equipment are now on scene.
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#WPGTraffic
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TRAFFIC AHEAD: It may be sunny right now but
#WPGwhiteout
conditions to be expected this evening downtown! DONALD and GRAHAM now closed in prep for tonight. Allow extra travel time, expect delays for the rush this eve . Use Waze for reroute options.
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TRAFFIC INFO: DOWNTOWN STREET CLOSURES HAVE BEEN REMOVED.
The gas leak in the downtown area has been cleared..
All streets are now open including Main, Graham, St. Mary Ave, Garry and Fort.
#WpgTMC
#winnipeg
#traffic
DRIVER INFO: INTERSECTION SAFE
When your light turns green always check for emergency vehicles, or distracted drivers coming towards the intersection... like this minivan which goes through a red light 3 seconds after it turned red! Stay safe out there!
#winnipeg
#traffic
#WpgTMC
DRIVER INFO: CITY CREWS
Large volumes of city crews out on the roads clearing snow and trees, please use caution when passing, slow down and move over.
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#wpgtmc
DRIVER INFO: MEDIAN
The Median is not to be used as a short cut or to be driven on, use it only as a place of refuse in an emergency should you not find/have a shoulder to stop on.
Driving in the median is dangerous and can damage property/your vehicle.
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#wpgtmc
#traffic
TRAFFIC INFO: BLUE BOMBER GREY CUP CHAMPIONSHIP PARADE.
Today from 12pm - 3p.m.
Starting at Hargrave & Portage heading east to Main and ending at The Forks. Both directions of traffic closed during parade. Hargrave closed between St. Mary & Portage.
#WpgTMC
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TRAFFIC ALERT: MAIN & MCDERRMOT.
CAR FIRE.
Emergency vehicles are on scene.
Northbound median lane and 2nd lane are blocked..
Keep far right to pass.
#Winnip
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TRAFFIC ALERT: BISHOP GRANDIN (ABINOJII MIKANAH) & FORT GARRY BRIDGE. Emergency vehicles have eastbound and westbound traffic reduced to 1 lane each over the bridge. Expect significant delays for both directions.
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TRAFFIC AHEAD: WHITEOUT!
Closures : Wed 10th, 10am-6am Thurs
Donald St: Portage to St. Mary Ave
Graham Ave: Carlton St to Garry St
Smith St : St. Mary to Portage access only to Millennium Parkade Via St. Mary Ave
more info:
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DRIVER INFO : BISON DR /BARNES ST
Some turn/lane restrictions for drive thru COVID test site.
Site access from Bison only!
Follow signage/instruction on arrival.
Line up in the parking lot.
Check criteria if going.
No traffic impacts at this time.
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TRAFFIC ALERT:
DUNKIRK & FERMOR
Snow drift in northbound curb lane is forcing motorists into the median lane. Single lane to get by. Large northbound delays are building.
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TRAFFIC INFO:
DRIVE TO CONDITIONS
Large snowfall last night has left roads snow covered. Drive to conditions and expect longer travel times this AM rush.
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TRAFFIC ALERT: LAGIMODIERE & FERMOR.
Collision at the intersection.
Detours in effect for all directions.
Use alternate routes.
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#traffic
DRIVER INFO: Signals crews out overnight and continue to be active this morning cleaning traffic signals of snow, Crews will assess over 650 intersections and thousands of bulbs. If you struggle to see a light, use extreme caution.
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TRAFFIC ALERT:
ISABEL & LOGAN
MVC has knocked down a traffic standard. Lights are in all red flash. Treat intersection as an all way stop. Signals crew on the way.
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TRAFFIC UPDATE:
CURRENT CLOSURES FOR THE WORLD GENERAL STRIKE ON CLIMATE CHANGE
KENNEDY, EDMONTON, CARLTON & HARGRAVE now closed from Broadway to Assiniboine.
#traffic
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TRAFFIC ALERT:
PORTAGE & DOMINION
Protest currently blocking all Westbound lanes. Use caution and avoid the are if possible.
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TRAFFIC ALERT:
HYDRO OUTAGE
SOUTH END
Several intersections in the south end of the city are without power. Treat blank intersections as all way stops.
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TRAFFIC UPDATE: KENASTON & TUXEDO COLLISION.
Police and cadets have now closed northbound traffic on Kenaston at Corydon.
Police are on scene.
#WpgTMC
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TRAFFIC ALERT: PEMBINA & MCGILLIVRAY.
Train crossing arms are stuck down and the lights are flashing.
Traffic is not moving, use alternate routes please.
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DRIVER INFO: SAFE DISTANCE
Remember to keep a safe distance from the car in front, more so in adverse weather! Try read the road as far ahead as possible to avoid having to take evasive action at the last minute/losing control
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#traffic
TRAFFIC REMINDER:
MANITOBA MARATHON
Sunday Sept 5th
7:00am - 2:00pm
Expect delays for routes surrounding the stadium and along the marathon route.
Expect parking removals, coned off lanes and police directing traffic at various locations.
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#WpgTMC
TRAFFIC UPDATE: OSBORNE
Underpass partially open, single lane each direction, standing water across all lanes,
Advise low/sports cars to avoid
#wpgtraffic
#wpgtmc
#mbstorm
#winnipeg
Good Morning!
Extremely hazardous road conditions throughout the city due to the ongoing storm. Watch out for debris on roadway and blank traffic signals. There are several areas of the city without power.
Avoid driving is possible.
#traffic
#winnipeg
#WpgTMC
TRAFFIC INFO: STREET CLOSURES FOR TODAY APRIL 10TH.
STARTING AT 10AM
Donald St: Portage to St. Mary
Graham Ave: Carlton to Garry
Smith St : St. Mary to Portage
#WpgTMC
#winnipeg
#traffic
DRIVER INFO: RULES
With all the changes happening and lighter traffic on the roads things are different
#stayhome
but the rules remain! Don't speed and obey traffic signals/signs, don't risk it, you're risking putting more work on WPS/WFPS/Hospitals too
#traffic
#Winnipeg
#wpgtmc
TRAFFIC ALERT: SUTHERLAND STREET CLOSURE. Due to a fire. Disraeli to Main closed until further notice. Please use alternate routes .
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#WpgTMC
DRIVER INFO: RAIL CROSSINGS
When rail crossings activate, Do not try to beat the barrier, You are putting yourself and others at risk, Stop when the lights activate. Better to arrive late than not at all. Always exercise caution at rail crossings.
#traffic
#winnipeg
#wpgTMC
TRAFFIC UPDATE: PERIMETER HWY @ BRADY
EB Perimeter CLOSED @ Brady, Reroute right onto Brady and left onto Gravel Service rd. avoid area
WB Perimeter: ONE LANE.
LARGE DELAYS both EB/WB Perimeter. To Remain closed for most of the day, updates to follow.
#traffic
#winnipeg
#WpgTMC
TRAFFIC UPDATE:
PORTAGE & EMPRESS OVERPASS
Westbound remains fully closed and Eastbound access to Overpass remains closed. Westbound Traffic now closed at Portage and Wall. Traffic is being diverted down Wall. Avoid the area and expect major delays.
#WPGtraffic
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#WpgTMC
DRIVER INFO: READING THE ROAD
When driving always pay attention and expect the unexpected.
Some stalls may not have battery life to display four way hazard lights.
Look for clues: odd veh position/hood up etc, or you may be in for a long sit behind it!
#traffic
#wpgtmc
#winnipeg
TRAFFIC ALERT: Closures and smoke caution
ROAD CLOSURES: The Area bound by Day Street, Redonda, North Perimeter and Paulley/Larche is closed to traffic due to a working fire. Please avoid the area. Access to some businesses restricted
#Traffic
#Winnipeg
#wpgtmc
TRAFFIC UPDATE:
BISHOP GRANDIN & WAVERLEY
Lights are flashing red for all directions due to a traffic standard being knocked down. Police are on scene directing traffic.
#traffic
#Winnipeg
#WpgTMC
TRAFFIC ALERT:
SHERBROOK approaching CUMBERLAND
Emergency crews blocking northbound left curb lane. Keep right to pass and use caution as there are several emergency vehicles on scene.
#traffic
#Winnipeg
#WpgTMC
TRAFFIC ALERT: WHITEOUT STREET PARTY CLOSURES. Donald will be closed from Ellice to St. Mary Ave. Graham will be closed from Smith to Hargrave. Starting at 9am this morning, until 3am tonight. Please be mindful of heavy pedestrian traffic.
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TRAFFIC AHEAD: ORGANIZED DEMONSTRATION
PORTAGE & MAIN
Expect delays due to planned organized demonstration between 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. today. Be mindful of participants on the roadways, and avoid route as able.
#WpgTMC
#winnipeg
#traffic
TRAFFIC ALERT:
ST. JAMES BRIDGE
Southbound delays while vehicles slow down to navigate pot holes in all lanes. Use caution and expect southbound delays.
#WPGtraffic
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#WpgTMC
TRAFFIC ALERT: PORTAGE & EMPRESS UNDERPASS.
Semi has hit the bridge, and is backing up.
Eastbound is down to 1 lane currently.
Only the median lane is open right now.
Police are on scene.
Keep far left at Polo Park to pass.
#Winnipeg
#WPGTraffic
#WpgTMC
TRAFFIC ALERT: WEATHER CONDITIONS. Foggy conditions in and around the City of Winnipeg. Please drive to conditions and reduce your speed as necessary.
#Winnipeg
#WPGTraffic
#WpgTMC
TRAFFIC ALERT:
CENTURY & SASKATCHEWAN
Flooding on the roadway causing delays. Northbound median lane is blocked by vehicle. Use caution when passing through and avoid this section of roadway if possible.
#WPGtraffic
#Winnipeg
#WpgTMC
UPDATE: Underpasses open
Drive with care!
Standing water/ low flooding in many places, ditches in places are at capacity. staff out assessing.
Do not carry speed into bodies of standing water,
#winnipeg
#wpgtmc
#wpgtraffic
#mbstorm