Construction Notices

Robert Campbell Bridge Lane Closure

The Robert Campbell Bridge will be reduced to single lane vehicle traffic between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. beginning Friday, June 11 until Thursday, July 1, weather permitting.

The City’s contractor, Andco Enterprises Ltd., will be performing extensive deck repairs during this period.

Commuters will be required to stop at the bridge as flag persons will be controlling the flow of traffic. Pedestrians and cyclists will be redirected to the available side of the bridge, and emergency vehicles will be given priority at all times.

Please drive with care, reduce speed, and obey traffic controllers and construction signage.

We thank you for your patience and consideration during the construction period.

For more information, please contact:

City of Whitehorse Engineering Services at 668-8305 or engineering@whitehorse.ca

Andco Enterprises Ltd. at 633-6050

Alexander Street Landscaping

Construction will be taking place on Alexander Street between Second and Fourth Avenue from June 7 until July 19, weather permitting.

There will be reduced parking in area during this time.

Cook Street Reconstruction

Phase 1 of the Cook Street Reconstruction project is expected to begin on May 17. The City’s contractor, P.S. Sidhu Trucking Ltd., will be replacing water, sewer and storm utilities as well as surface works. Phase 2 will commence later this summer.

Fifth Avenue will be closed between Ogilvie Street and Wheeler Street. Cook Street will be closed between Fourth Avenue and Sixth Avenue.

There will also be intermittent construction activity along the lower escarpment trail between Ogilvie Street and Black Street to complete work along the trail.

Access to local businesses and residences will remain open during construction. Please slow down, obey signage and flag persons, and expect detours.

Please direct inquiries to the following personnel:

P.S. Sidhu Trucking Ltd. Public Liaison – Will Douglas – (867) 689-4700 or wdouglasliaison@gmail.com

City of Whitehorse Engineering Services department – (867) 668-8305 or engineering@whitehorse.ca

Tlingit Street Reconstruction

Tlingit Street is now closed between Galena Road and Caribou Road for construction.

The closure is required to allow the City’s contractor, P.S. Sidhu Trucking Ltd., to continue the street’s reconstruction. The project is expected to be completed by July 31, 2021.

To access Tlingit Street, please use the detour via Industrial Road.

Access to local businesses remains open. Detours and road closure locations are subject to change during construction.

Traffic will be controlled by traffic control persons, signage and/or detours for the duration of the work. Please drive with care, reduce speed and obey traffic controllers and construction signage.

Should you have any questions or require additional information please call:

• City of Whitehorse Engineering Department at 867-668-8305
• P.S. Sidhu Trucking Ltd. – Will Douglas at 867-689-4700 or wdouglasliaison@gmail.com

General Advice During Construction Season

• Traffic is to be controlled by traffic control persons and/or detours for the duration of construction projects.
• Graveled surfaces and dusty conditions may be encountered during construction.
• Please drive with care, reduce speed and obey traffic controllers and construction signage as trucks and equipment are in the area.   
• All work is dependent on weather and the work schedule is subject to change.
• Hours of work for most projects is from 7 am to 7 pm.  
• Thanks for your patience as we work to improve our City’s infrastructure.

For general information please contact the Engineering Services Department at 668-8305.