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Portage Avenue losing two lanes for over a month

Two lanes on Portage Avenue will be closed for the next five weeks starting on January 6.

WINNIPEG — A busy Winnipeg roadway will be losing two lanes for the next five weeks.

Portage Avenue between Minto and Empress Streets will be losing two westbound lanes closest to the median to accommodate a Manitoba Hydro project.

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During the closure, diamond lane restrictions will be lifted to maximize traffic flow.

The city warns commuters to prepare for longer travel times in the area.

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