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Atungauyait Drive–Paunna Road intersection to close Sept. 1 for water and sewer work

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The City of Iqaluit says the intersection of Atungauyait Drive and Paunna Road will close from Tuesday, Sept. 1 through Friday, Sept. 11 for installation of water and sewer main lines. Detour signs will be posted and local-resident access will be maintained. ᓇᑭᓐᖔᖅᓯᒪᓂᖏᑦ

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The City issued the closure notice on Aug. 28. Its traffic plan marks the closed section at the intersection and identifies a signed detour route; the affected stretch of Paunna Road is designated for local traffic only during Phase 1. ᓇᑭᓐᖔᖅᓯᒪᓂᖏᑦ

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Drivers in the area will need to use detours for 11 days beginning Sept. 1. The work is tied to installation of municipal water and sewer mains, while the City says local access will remain available.

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Residents and drivers should follow posted detour signs, plan alternate routes and stay clear of construction equipment and work areas. The City lists Sept. 11 as the scheduled end date for this Phase 1 closure.

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This is an announced, time-limited closure, not confirmation that the work is complete. The notice does not give daily work hours or identify dates for later phases.

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