Latest Traffic News
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‘Very scary’: Drivers have close call with falling light pole on Winnipeg roadA woman who witnessed a street lamp toppling onto a Winnipeg road says she's convinced if there'd been a green light when it fell, the results could have been tragic.TrafficSep 4
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‘You can’t fly down Wolseley anymore’: Greenway project aims to slow down trafficResearch has shown signage alone has a limited effect on driver behaviour, so while 30 km/h signs are prominent, the project also involves built-environment improvements.TrafficSep 4
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Back to school — and back to school zones. Winnipeg drivers urged to watch their speedSpeed limits around schools dropping to 30 km/h from 50 km/h on Sunday, and Winnipeg drivers caught going over the limit could face a hefty ticket.TrafficSep 3
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Woman hit by truck on McPhillips Street in hospital with serious injuries, police sayPolice said the woman was trying to cross McPhillips Street when she was hit by a northbound 2018 Nissan Titan. The driver of the Nissan stayed at the scene to speak with officers.TrafficAug 27
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Winnipeg cyclists call for change after deadly summer on city streetsWinnipeg cycling advocates say they've had enough after a summer that has seen multiple collisions between cars and bikes — some of which have been fatal to those on two wheels.TrafficAug 21
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Broke and broken: Canada’s public transit in critical funding state, report saysThe analysis looked at the budgets, revenue sources and long-term plans for transit in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal and Halifax.ConsumerAug 16
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Man charged with impaired driving in Manitoba ATV crash that killed 19-year-old womanPolice said it doesn't look like the woman or the two 19-year-old men — all from Saskatchewan — involved in the crash were wearing seatbelts or helmets.CrimeAug 13
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Portage la Prairie woman killed in crash between boat, personal watercraft: RCMPA woman from Portage la Prairie is dead after a crash between a personal watercraft and a boat Saturday afternoon on the Whitemud River, Manitoba RCMP say.TrafficAug 12
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Winnipeg cops investigate fatal hit-and-run on Queen Elizabeth WayA pedestrian is dead after being hit by a car at Mayfair Avenue and Queen Elizabeth Way early Thursday morning, Winnipeg police say.CrimeAug 8
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2 fatal crashes hit same stretch of Hwy 6 just hours apart, Manitoba RCMP sayA fatal crash on a Manitoba highway Monday afternoon led indirectly to a second deadly incident later that night, RCMP say.TrafficAug 7
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Manitoba motorcyclist killed in crash with SUV: RCMPPolice said the SUV tried to pass another vehicle by pulling into the oncoming lane, leading to a head-on collision with the motorcycle.TrafficAug 6
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Man dead after bike crashes with semi on Winnipeg road, police sayAccording to police, the cyclist collided with the parked semi on the shoulder of Kenaston Boulevard near Waverley Street on Friday afternoon.TrafficAug 6
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It’s summer, but don’t rush on the roads: Manitoba RCMPIn light of some high-profile traffic fatalities in recent months, Manitoba RCMP are urging local drivers to use caution on the roads this summer.TrafficAug 2
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Winnipeg driver killed in crash with semi after attempted traffic stopAccording to the Independent Investigation Unit (IIU), Manitoba's police watchdog, the crash took place shortly after RCMP tried to pull the woman over for speeding.TrafficAug 1
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‘It’s just increasing’: Winnipeg ‘bike mayor’ raises alarm about dangerous roadsWinnipeg bike advocates are calling for immediate solutions to help keep cyclists safe after another incident on city streets.TrafficAug 1
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1 dead, 1 injured in 4-vehicle crash at Dugald Road and Perimeter HighwayOne man is dead and another was hospitalized with serious injuries due to a four-vehicle crash at Dugald Road and the Perimeter Highway early Tuesday.TrafficJul 30
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Winnipeg woman dies after being hit by vehicle Monday morning, police sayA 32-year-old woman is dead after she was hit by a vehicle just after midnight on Monday, Winnipeg police say.TrafficJul 22
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Manitoba says $9.1M repairs to Perimeter Highway will continue through summerThe province's transportation minister says Manitobans will see crews hard at work patching up the Perimeter Highway for the rest of summer.TrafficJul 19
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Community says ‘it’s about time’ to upgrade deadly Manitoba intersectionMore than 100 Carberry residents attended the town's community memorial centre to share their thoughts on how to upgrade a deadly Manitoba intersection.TrafficJul 17
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Manitoba man killed in rural crash between transport truck, graderThe incident happened Wednesday afternoon on an all-weather road, 20 km south of Berens RiverTrafficJul 11
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Serious Lagimodiere Boulevard crash leaves 1 in critical conditionPolice are expected to remain at the scene for the several hours into Friday afternoon, and drivers should avoid the area.TrafficJul 5
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Manitoba man killed in ATV crash: RCMPA 21-year-old man is dead after an ATV he was riding in flipped at Manto Sipi Cree Nation, Manitoba RCMP say.TrafficJul 4
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Manitoba RCMP, STARS respond to Trans-Canada Highway crash near CarberryThere is currently no update on how many vehicles were in the collision or the condition of the people involved.TrafficJul 3
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Airports demand millions in unpaid fees from defunct Lynx AirAuthorities for the Calgary, Vancouver, Edmonton, Halifax and Winnipeg airports are asking for an order instructing Lynx to hand over $4.1 million in unpaid fees.CanadaJun 14
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Louise Bridge to close for annual maintenance: City of WinnipegIf the Louise Bridge is part of your daily commute, you'll need to rethink your route -- at least for a couple of weeks.TrafficJun 14
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