Winnipeggers have mixed feelings about the future of Portage and Main after the mayor announced his plans last week to open it to pedestrians by 2025 and close the underground circular walkway.
Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham's plan to reopen Portage and Main to pedestrians cleared another hurdle on Tuesday, despite concerns raised on behalf of businesses who rent space below the intersection.Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham's plan to reopen Portage and Main to pedestrians cleared another hurdle on Tuesday, despite concerns raised on behalf of businesses who rent space below the intersection from the city.
Winnipeg mayor favours reopening Portage and Main after report warns fixing intersection would cost $73MAfter the mayor unveiled his plans earlier in March, Portage and Main property owners Richardson and Sons, which owns the Richardson Building, and Harvard Developments, which owns 201 Portage Ave., both expressed support for reopening the intersection above ground to pedestrians but reserved comment on closing the pedestrian crossing below it.
"Decommissioning the underground would have a huge impact on their livelihoods and could also impact the success of other businesses connected to the city owned portion of the underground. "Again, the decommissioning wouldn't happen immediately. It would take time for that to play out, so it's time for dialogue with businesses."
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