Major Traffic Intersection Will See Re-Routing To Allow Re-Paving

By Robert Thomas

The intersection of Main Street North and Thatcher Drive will be re-routed for a two week period commencing August 21st.

For the first week starting August 21st milling and paving will take place.

The west bound lane on the east side of the intersection. Traffic will be temporarily diverted to the eastbound lane, resulting in two-way traffic in the work zone.

Traffic in the intersection of Main Street North and Thatcher - MJ Independent photo

During the second week commencing August 28th milling and paving the intersection.

The traffic accommodation and detouring for Phase Two will be extensive, with traffic being re-routed along the west service road and around Diefenbaker Drive.

Access through the Moose Jaw Exhibition Grounds off of Diefenbaker Drive will not be available as the north entrance road is undergoing major repairs and the gate is locked.

The City advises the entire project will take approximately two weeks to complete, weather permitting.

This project is the continuation and completion of the Ministry of Highways work on Main Street that occurred in 2022. The repaving of the intersection is funded by the Ministry of Highways.

Better access to the Trans-Canada Highway and #2 Highway North without any detours is through accessing off of 9th Avenue NW or 9th Avenue NE.

The work area will see significant detours in place during the project.

All businesses in the construction area will remain open.

The City asks all drivers to obey posted signage and slow down in work zones for the safety of everyone.