Regina Bypass Thread

[brithgob]

The thing is, one that interchange opens, past it will no longer be Highway 11. This goes against all practice or precedent for Regina, but they’re going to have to come up with something to call it, like 11A.

[North_Regina_Boy]

Originally Posted by brithgob

The thing is, one that interchange opens, past it will no longer be Highway 11. This goes against all practice or precedent for Regina, but they’re going to have to come up with something to call it, like 11A.

It is definitely going to be significantly different for a lot folks, especially those who will take the signage at face value, and don't question it. However I believe is the hope is that truckers southbound on 11 will go right and around the city on the bypass to #1 EB and WB and 6 South.

And I no doubt believe this will work, especially during the day when driving through regina could subject them to traffic lights and trains, and "severe" traffic. As remember traffic only gets more and more each year.

[brithgob]

Originally Posted by North_Regina_Boy

It is definitely going to be significantly different for a lot folks, especially those who will take the signage at face value, and don't question it. However I believe is the hope is that truckers southbound on 11 will go right and around the city on the bypass to #1 EB and WB and 6 South.

And I no doubt believe this will work, especially during the day when driving through regina could subject them to traffic lights and trains, and "severe" traffic. As remember traffic only gets more and more each year.

Just so long as tourist traffic can find services. I’m sure will see those blue Alberta-style service signs go up, as they have (to the point of overkill) on the 1 East corridor.

[North_Regina_Boy]

Originally Posted by brithgob

Just so long as tourist traffic can find services. I’m sure will see those blue Alberta-style service signs go up, as they have (to the point of overkill) on the 1 East corridor.

No doubt. However that is one of the big drivers of Westerra. Access to services from the Dewdney and Pinky Road interchanges. Hotels, gas and food are all going in there. Tims is already there no doubt there will be McDonalds and others there in the next year or so.

Also the building of Aurora off Tower Road interchange. Same thinking. Won't be long me thinks till we development near highway 6 and the bypass.

[brithgob]

Originally Posted by North_Regina_Boy

No doubt. However that is one of the big drivers of Westerra. Access to services from the Dewdney and Pinky Road interchanges. Hotels, gas and food are all going in there. Tims is already there no doubt there will be McDonalds and others there in the next year or so.

Also the building of Aurora off Tower Road interchange. Same thinking. Won't be long me thinks till we development near highway 6 and the bypass.

But I’m looking at it from the perspective of North Albert businesses who aren’t going to like it if all the incoming traffic from Saskatoon is suddenly diverted away.

[Stormer]

I would think the WRB would be the preferred route from Highway 11 to Mosaic Stadium and Evraz Place and maybe even downtown.

Regarding the #6 interchange, it is not clear that there will be an access or service roads.

[North_Regina_Boy]

Originally Posted by brithgob

But I’m looking at it from the perspective of North Albert businesses who aren’t going to like it if all the incoming traffic from Saskatoon is suddenly diverted away.

I agree they won't like it, but there will be enough local traffic and population around to keep most if not all relevant. However The status quo in Regina is going to change. It will suck for some and will be a boon for others, and they shall have to adapt to the new normal.

[brithgob]

Originally Posted by North_Regina_Boy

I agree they won't like it, but there will be enough local traffic and population around to keep most if not all relevant. However The status quo in Regina is going to change. It will suck for some and will be a boon for others, and they shall have to adapt to the new normal.

But there’s no reason to ACTIVELY KILL those businesses when you could call it a business spur, like on any interstate, and make leisure travellers aware of its existence.

[TannerF]

Originally Posted by Stormer

I would think the WRB would be the preferred route from Highway 11 to Mosaic Stadium and Evraz Place and maybe even downtown.

Regarding the #6 interchange, it is not clear that there will be an access or service roads.

Cowwessess owns the land on the South East corner of the #6 interchange. There is a service road along their quarter of land and they are rumoured to have plans to at least build some kind of truck stop. The major issue for any development south of the #1 highway is water. The RM of Sherwood can't find a water source South of Regina to supply potential development. There is a pipeline supplying farms in the area, but its not big enough to supply commercial users.

[North_Regina_Boy]

Originally Posted by brithgob

But there’s no reason to ACTIVELY KILL those businesses when you could call it a business spur, like on any interstate, and make leisure travellers aware of its existence.

I don't believe there was any malice behind the naming on the sign. Something may change later.

On another note Armour Road between Pinky and Condie shall be closing for a month to do the tie ins. During this period a detour will be in place over the newly opened 9th Avenue interchange bridge. So by end of September both 9th and Dewdney bridges will be usable!

[North_Regina_Boy]

Big update to google maps today... maybe they know something we don't? Including the extension to highway 6 north?! Hahaha

[Stormer]

Originally Posted by North_Regina_Boy

Big update to google maps today... maybe they know something we don't? Including the extension to highway 6 north?! Hahaha

I don't see the north leg, just the south half of the WRB and the south Bypass. At least the nav does not send you on the south Bypass.

[brithgob]

Originally Posted by North_Regina_Boy

Big update to google maps today... maybe they know something we don't? Including the extension to highway 6 north?! Hahaha

I think you meant 6 South. Oddly, it shows no interchange there, nor at Hill, Rotary, or Dewdney.

[North_Regina_Boy]

Originally Posted by brithgob

I think you meant 6 South. Oddly, it shows no interchange there, nor at Hill, Rotary, or Dewdney.

They updated it, was showing all the way to 11... and beyond. But yes no interchanges. I am sure it'll be corrected

[brithgob]

Originally Posted by North_Regina_Boy

They updated it, was showing all the way to 11... and beyond. But yes no interchanges. I am sure it'll be corrected

Gotcha.

[brithgob]

The bypass is 90 per cent complete. Still one more year of work ahead, they’re saying. My guess is that nothing else opens this year except possibly the Dewdney overpass.

http://www.reginabypass.ca/regina-by...e-90-complete/

[Stormer]

They very clearly say the leg south of 33 will not open early. This was entirely predictable as there is no extra money to pay them to maintain it for an extra year.

Also, why is Highway 11 still 60kph and choked?

[blacktrojan3921]

I'm still curious if they are going to give the Bypass an official street name. I've already suggested Thunderchild Road (or Way) to city council, and they loved it, but told me that since it's owned by the provincial government it is up to them.

[brithgob]

Originally Posted by Stormer

They very clearly say the leg south of 33 will not open early. This was entirely predictable as there is no extra money to pay them to maintain it for an extra year.

Also, why is Highway 11 still 60kph and choked?

I believe they are installing an automated weigh scale

[Stormer]

Originally Posted by brithgob

I believe they are installing an automated weigh scale

That has been completed in both directions.