Winnipeg’s Historic Intersection Reopens | Winnipeg News

Winnipieg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 4, 2026 · 1m

Winnipeg’s iconic Portage and Main intersection, closed for decades, reopened to pedestrians just over a year ago—and it was a resounding success. Despite city council’s dire predictions of chaos and budget disaster, traffic flowed smoothly, no one got hurt, and the project saved money. After years of delays and political bickering, Mayor Scott Gillingham took action, realizing the cost of keeping it closed was far higher. Walking across it himself, he declared it a win—not just for downtown, but for bold, people-centered city planning. This moment proves that when Winnipeg listens to its…