Construction Underway

The City of Yellowknife carries out construction projects throughout the year to maintain and improve public infrastructure.

We thank you for your patience as we complete municipal projects during this year’s short construction season.

Expect traffic delays: plan for longer commute times
Consider alternatives: if possible, walk, bike or take public transit
Slow down: adhere to the posted speed limits
Obey Signage: follow all signs and barriers, even if workers are not present, as hazards may still exist; obey directions from traffic control personnel
Use caution: watch for pedestrians, cyclists, moving heavy equipment, trucks entering, exiting or reversing, and look for uneven pavement
Be courteous: cooperate with other drivers and merge early where lane closures are announced

Although construction may cause short-term disruptions, it is essential for keeping the City's infrastructure safe, functional, and up to date.

The 2026 capital projects for our roads and water systems are listed below.

Should you have any questions or concerns, you are welcome to contact Public Works ((867) 920-5600, or (867) 920-5699 after hours).

Project Area: Old Town Parking Lot
Start/Finish: July 2025 - July 2028
Contractor: Industra Construction Corp.
Description: The Lift Station #1 Replacement Project is a critical investment in the City’s wastewater and sewage system to ensure reliable service for the community for decades to come. Construction of the lift station is anticipated to take approximately three years, during which time the parking lot will remain closed to all public access.

Project Area: Fritz Theil Perimeter Field
Start/Finish: July 2026 - July 2028
Contractor: Industra Construction Corp.
Description: The Old Town Parking Lot will remain closed until fall 2028. Fritz Theil Perimeter Field will serve as a 72-hr seasonal parking alternative while work at Lift Station #1 continues. Once the weather allows, the field will be signed and prepared for temporary vehicle and trailer parking. Residents are reminded that the parking area is a 72-hour maximum parking stay, vehicles, trailers & contents left at own risk and obey all signage.

Project Area: 50 Avenue West of 44 St. to 42 St.
Start/Finish: Late June - Late August 2026
Contractor: Industra Construction Corp.
Description: An underground pressurized sewage pipe will be replaced along 50 Avenue this summer. Starting from the southwest of 50 Avenue and 44 Street intersection to the new Lift Station currently under construction. This work will require excavation, construction of an underground chamber, mechanical works, installation of piping and may require blasting and rock removals. Work will be scheduled to mitigate traffic impacts; however, phased closures of 50 Avenue are unavoidable. There will be limited local access near the work areas. A traffic detour and a transit detour will be in place along Schooldraw Avenue.
Drivers are reminded to use caution where workers are present, follow all posted traffic control signage and directions from traffic control personnel.

Project Area: Finlayson Drive from Mandeville Dr. to Arden Ave.
Start/Finish: To Be Determined
Contractor: Stantec
Description: The project is anticipated to include: the replacement of water & sewer infrastructure, upgrades to private services, drainage improvements, and streetlighting improvements. Resurfacing of the roadways is expected in 2028.

Project Area: City Wide
Start/Finish: Mid June - Mid September
Contractor: To Be Determined
Description: Services to properties will be upgraded under the SCFA Program. Lane reductions, local traffic-only access, and temporary water shutoffs are required to complete the work.

Project Area: Mandeville Drive from Finlayson Dr. to Hordal Rd.
Start/Finish: Mid June - Early September
Contractor: ACE Enterprises Ltd.
Description: The program includes reinstatement of concrete sidewalk, curbs & gutters, and road pavement removed during last year’s Water and Sewer Upgrade. Lane restrictions, detours, and temporary road closures may be required to complete the work. Local traffic only access during construction.

Project Area:
Start/Finish: June - Early September
Contractor: NWT Construction Ltd.
Description:
- Matonabee Lane program includes upgrades to: storm water infrastructure, curb & gutters, concrete sidewalk, and pavement of the alley from Franklin Avenue to Gitzel Street. To facilitate excavation and rock removal, temporary road closures of the laneway are required.
- 49A Avenue & 41A Street program includes regrading roadway gravels and reinstatement of pavement removed during last year’s Water and Sewer Upgrade.
- Hall Crescent addresses the settlement north of the park. Program includes upgrades to storm water infrastructure, re-grading of the roadway and reinstatement of concrete sidewalk and pavement.
- Range Lake Road & Dagenais Drive program includes replacement of the pedestrian crossing and signal lights.

Project Area: City Wide
Start/Finish: Mid June - Late September
Contractor: To Be Determined
Description: The project will include small to medium repairs of roadways and sidewalks. Lane restrictions, detours and temporary road closures may be required to complete the work.

Project Area: City Wide
Start/Finish: Mid June - Mid September
Contractor: City staff & subcontractors
Description: All 19 signalized intersections will have retrofits to modernize the traffic control system, including detection cameras, new controllers, software implementation and upgrades to communication equipment. Yearly maintenance of the traffic lights will also take place at this time. Due to the nature of the work, lane closures, speed reductions, and temporary shutdowns of the traffic lights are required. Measures are being taken to reduce the impact on residents, with some work scheduled during off-peak hours and evenings. Drivers are reminded to use caution in work areas, treat nonoperating traffic lights as all-way stops, and follow all posted traffic control signage and directions from traffic control personnel.