October 2, 2026

MOOSE JAW, SK – The City of Moose Jaw advises that work continues on bridges as part of the 2026 Structure Management Program.

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

Periodic maintenance is underway, with locations including:

• Cree Bridge (Wakamow Valley near Highway 2 Bridge) – A full closure of the bridge will be required when asphalt seal coating takes place, with this closure anticipated to occur October 13, 2026.
• Manitoba Expressway Eastbound Bridge (over Moose Jaw River on Manitoba Expressway) – Remaining work includes asphalt crack sealing and concrete curb and abutment sealing. Traffic will be diverted into a single lane while work is underway.
• Manitoba Expressway Westbound Bridge (over Moose Jaw River on Manitoba Expressway) – Remaining work includes asphalt crack sealing and concrete curb and abutment sealing. Traffic will be diverted into a single lane while work is underway.
• Main Street S/1^st Avenue NE Northbound Bridge (one way north of River Drive) – Work includes asphalt crack sealing. Vehicular traffic will be limited to a single lane, with pedestrians able to use the existing sidewalk.
• Sioux Bridge (Wakamow Valley on River Drive) – A full closure of the bridge will be required during asphalt seal coating, with this full closure anticipated to take place October 14, 2026.
• Blackfoot Bridge (Wakamow Valley on River Drive) – Work includes asphalt crack sealing, with vehicular traffic reduced to a single lane at a time, and pedestrians will still have sidewalk access.

CAPITAL WORKS

Capital work at the following locations is underway, and is anticipated to be completed by October 30, 2026:

• Corstorphine Bridge (Corstorphine Avenue between Rushton Street and Creek Street S) – Work includes recoating of the wearing surface, recoating of the railing, sign replacements, concrete sealing, and new rail transition. The bridge is closed to traffic at times, but with access to be maintained for local residents and emergency vehicles.
• Manitoba Street E Bridge (over Moose Jaw River, 300 block of Manitoba Street E) – Work includes concrete crack repairs, patching, and sealing, new railing installation, erosion protection, sidewalk and catch basin replacement, and removal of overgrowth and debris. There are lane restrictions and one lane of traffic is to remain open at all times.
• Main Street S Southbound Bridge (the one-way north of River Drive) – Work includes repairs of the bridge abutment back walls, concrete patching and sealing, new railing installation, sidewalk replacement, and new approach guardrails. There are lane restrictions, and one lane of traffic is to remain open at all times.

ANNUAL MAINTENANCE (BRIDGE WASHING)

Bridge washing locations still to be completed for 2026 include Main Street S Southbound Bridge, Main Street S/1^st Avenue NE Northbound Bridge, 9th Avenue Bridge, and Thunderbird (4^th Avenue) Viaduct.

The Thunderbird (4^th Avenue) Viaduct is currently closed with a scheduled completion date of October 4, 2026.

The 9^th Avenue NW bridge is anticipated to be closed in mid-October for bridge washing overnight, with full details to be provided at a later date.

The City reminds the public to slow down in work areas and respect and obey signage for the safety of everyone. No more #NotoriouslyClose calls.

If you have a concern, please use the ‘Report an Issue’ function on the City’s website or the free City of Moose Jaw app.

To learn more about the Structure Management Program, see our YouTube channel: 2026 Structure Management Program.