Road closures

Public Service Announcement
Partial Road Closure – Umiaq Crescent
May 20, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit would like to advise residents of a partial road closure on Umiaq Crescent, which will be in effect from 8:00 AM on Thursday, May 22 until 8:00 AM on Tuesday, May 27.

This closure is required to allow contractors to safely continue work on the new building at 158 Umiaq Crescent. During this time, only limited access through the area will be available, and traffic controls will be in place.

Public Service Announcement

Temporary Road Closure – Red Dress Day Community Walk

May 4, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit would like to inform residents of a temporary road closure on Monday, May 5, 2025, to accommodate a community walk in commemoration of Red Dress Day.

Public Service Announcement
Temporary Road Closure – Akilliq Drive
April 24, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit would like to inform residents of a temporary road closure on Akilliq Drive, from the Discovery Hotel to the intersection of Allannguaq Street. This closure is in place to allow crews to open a nearby creek, facilitating spring thaw runoff.

This section of the road is currently closed and is expected to reopen at 9:00 PM tonight.

Public Service Announcement
Partial Road Closure – 122 Nipisa

April 2, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit would like to advise residents of a partial road closure in front of building 122 on Nipisa Street (map attached).

The closure will going into effect Thursday, April 3, 2025 and is expected to remain in effect until Monday, April 7, 2025.

Residents along this road will still be able to access their homes.

The city of apologizes for any inconvenience and thanks you for your understanding.

Public Service Announcement
Full Road Closure – Akilliq Drive
March 25, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit would like to advise residents of multiple complete road closures (map below) affecting Akilliq Drive. These closures are necessary to ensure the safety of residents during ongoing filming activities in the area.

The closure will be in effect from 4:00PM to 10:00PM on March 26, 2025.

Public Service Announcement
Full Road Closure – Paurngaq Crescent and Tinnguat Court
March 24, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit would like to advise residents of multiple complete road closures (map below) affecting Paurngaq Crescent and Tinnguat Court in Tundra Valley. These closures are necessary to ensure the safety of residents during ongoing filming activities in the area.

The closure will be in effect from 08:00AM to 6:00PM on March 25, 2025.

Public Service Announcement
Full Road Closure – Simonie Michael Lane
March 19, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit would like to advise residents of multiple complete road closures (map below) affecting Simonie Michael Lane in Apex. These closures are necessary to ensure the safety of residents during ongoing filming activities in the area.

The closure will be in effect from 10:00AM to 6:00PM on March 21, 2025.

Public Service Announcement

Road Closure: Back-road Access to Plateau

February 28, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit would like to advise residents that the back-road access to Plateau will be closed on Saturday, March 1, 2025, to allow Public Works staff to carry out snow removal activities.

The road will be closed from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Work will begin early in the morning and residents are expected to plan their travel accordingly.

Public Service Announcement
Full Road Closure – Fred Coman Street
January 17, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit would like to inform residents of a complete road closure on Natsiq Street from January 18 to January 21, 2025. This closure is necessary to allow the City to repair a water main break.

The City apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciates your understanding and cooperation as we work to maintain and improve our essential infrastructure.

##

Public Service Announcement
Full Road Closure – Queen Elizabeth Way and Sinaa Street Intersection - Update
November 29, 2024 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit wishes to inform residents that the completion of sewer installation work at the intersection of Queen Elizabeth Way and Sinaa Street has been delayed. The full road closure will now remain in effect until December 6, 2024 (previously scheduled to end on December 1). This extension is necessary to ensure the safe and successful completion of the project.