CentrePort Canada Way: Construction Overview

The construction period for this portion of CentrePort Canada Way (CCW) is approximately late spring 2010 until August 31, 2012 (when the Government of Manitoba anticipates opening the roadway). The project will be built in various stages, with a large part of work focusing on creating interchanges that will connect the new CCW with existing provincial and municipal infrastructure.

Activities are underway, which generally includes site investigation, survey work, utility locations and site preparation, area clearing and topsoil stripping, utility relocation and temporary detour works, substructure and superstructure work, and permanent roadworks and area restoration.

Some of these activities will also be located within the City of Winnipeg and the Rural Municipalities of Rosser and Headingley, and will be co-ordinated within those jurisdictions.

Click Here to see the graphic illustrations from the Government of Manitoba’s display boards from the May 27, 2010 information session.

PTH 101 / CCW Interchange

The PTH 101/CCW interchange component involves the construction and operation of a two level interchange of the future CCW with PTH 101 north of Saskatchewan Avenue. The north, south and east legs of the interchange will be constructed in the interchange. Construction of the western leg of the interchange will be dependent on the future construction of separate highway infrastructure west of PTH101.

Construction activity in this area generally includes:

  • Widening of PTH 101 from Portage Avenue to the northern interchange project limit to accommodate the CCW interchange structure
  • Replacement of the existing stream crossing structure located at the PTH 101 crossing of Sturgeon Creek north of the interchange location, with a larger stream crossing structure to accommodate road widening
  • Construction of a new stream crossing of Sturgeon Creek east of thePTH 101 interchange location to accommodate CCW
  • Construction of a multi-span, four-lane divided, twin bridge structure to accommodate the passage of CCW under the PTH 101 roadway
  • Construction of a two-lane southbound roadway parallel to PTH 101 on the west side to feed two loop ramps that will provide westbound-southbound and southbound eastbound traffic movement
  • Construction of ramps to accommodate northbound, westbound to northbound, southboundto westbound and eastbound to southbound movements

The eastern leg of the interchange facility would be constructed to Summit Road to facilitate as a detour for northbound and southbound movements of eastbound and westbound traffic on Saskatchewan Avenue.

CCW Grade-Separated Overpass of CPR Carberry/Omand’s Creek

The CPR Carberry/Omand’s Creek overpass component consists of the construction and operation of a grade-separated overpass of CCW over the two existing CP Rail Carberry rail tracks, Omand’s Creek, and an unnamed drainage channel.

Construction for this overpass generally includes:

  • Construction of a multi-span, twin structure, four-lane divided overpass to pass CCW over the CPR Carberry tracks and Omand’s Creek, including an allowance between the two structures to allow for future widening

PTH 101 Grade-Separated Overpass of CPR Glenboro / Saskatchewan Avenue

The CPR Glenboro/Saskatchewan Avenue overpass component involves the construction of a grade separated overpass of PTH 101 over the CPR Glenboro Subdivision and Saskatchewan Avenue.

Construction of this overpass generally includes:

  • Widening and profile changes of PTH 101 to accommodate the overpass
  • Construction of a multi-span, four-lane divided twin structure to overpass PTH 101 over the CPR Glenboro subdivision and Saskatchewan Avenue (the west structure will accommodate a future ramp)
  • Construction of retaining walls along PTH 101 south of Saskatchewan Avenue
  • Construction of a noise attenuation barrier as required

Hours of Work

Daytime construction activity will be in accordance with the construction hours permitted by all local authority regulations. If specific circumstances dictate that working outside of restricted hours is required, such as for overhead sign structure installation, girder installation, concrete pour and line painting, SLCP would seek permission from the relevant authority. Seasonal shut-downs may be necessary during inclement weather typically between November and February.

General Construction Information

Construction will result in temporary and permanent traffic pattern changes, noise, dust and dirt, heavy equipment movement, vibration and, at times, inconvenience to the public. SLCP will be a good neighbour and endeavour to minimize inconvenience to the public during the construction period. Thank you for your understanding throughout the CCW Project.