Road Closure – Pingua St. and Qaqqaliaq St. Preparation and Paving

Public Service Announcement

Road Closure – Pingua St. and Qaqqaliaq St. Preparation and Paving

August 11, 2026 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit is pleased to advise residents that road improvement and paving work on parts of Pingua Street and Qaqqaliaq Street will begin on Thursday, August 13, as part of the City's 2026 road improvement projects. The City recognizes that many residents have been looking forward to these improvements and appreciates their patience as the work gets underway.

Construction is expected to take place between August 13 and August 22, 2026, beginning with granular work. The work will be completed in phases, as identified on the attached maps, with each phase expected to take approximately one to two days, depending on weather conditions.

Paving is anticipated to occur between August 23 and August 25, 2026, followed by final ditch and drainage work between September 1 and September 3, 2026. All dates are weather-dependent and may be shortened or extended based on site and weather conditions.

During construction, residents can expect temporary traffic changes, parking restrictions, and minor delays in the affected areas. Access to some driveways may be temporarily unavailable while crews are working, generally between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Residents who plan to travel during the day are encouraged to move their vehicles before work begins each morning. Temporary resident parking will be available for homes affected during each phase of construction and is shown on the attached maps. Emergency vehicle access will be maintained at all times.

Please follow all posted signs and directions from traffic control personnel and use caution when travelling through construction areas.

Maps showing the construction phases, detour routes, and temporary resident parking areas are attached.

The City of Iqaluit thanks residents for their patience and cooperation during this project.

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For more information, please contact:

Briana Shaimaiyuk-Baines

Public Works Clerk

City of Iqaluit
867-979-5630 | B.Shaimaiyuk-Baines@iqaluit.ca