The Waverley Underpass project area at Waverley Street and Taylor Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic this weekend from 5:30 p.m. on Friday until  6 a.m. on Monday, August 19.

Despite the road being closed to all motor vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists will be able to use the new multi-use path on the east side of Waverley Street throughout the weekend.

The City of Winnipeg says, "This will allow for the preparation needed to move northbound and southbound traffic from the detour road through the newly constructed underpass on Monday morning."

As of 6 a.m. on Monday, August 19 traffic will begin operating through the newly constructed underpass.

Motorists will no longer experience train delays,  remove the detour road and reconstruct a portion of the Taylor Avenue intersection.

The City says, "Motorists can continue to expect construction-related delays after the weekend closure, and should use alternative routes such as Kenaston Boulevard and Pembina Highway."

Construction is expected to be completed in November 2019 and landscaping will be completed in spring 2020.