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Fred Coman Street to close Friday for Qaujigiartiit anniversary event

In brief

Fred Coman Street will be closed to all traffic in Iqaluit on Friday, Sept. 18, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Qaujigiartiit’s 20th anniversary celebration. The City says detour signs will be in place and drivers should plan another route. Source

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What happened

The City of Iqaluit posted a road-closure notice Sept. 16 saying Fred Coman Street will close to all traffic for eight hours on Friday, Sept. 18. The closure is intended to provide a safe space for community activities connected to Qaujigiartiit’s 20th anniversary celebration. Source

Why it matters

People driving through the area, including residents, visitors and service providers, will need to use a detour between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. The City asks people to follow posted signs, use caution and allow time for an alternate route. Source

What happens next

The scheduled closure is Friday, Sept. 18, 2026. The City says detour signage will be posted. No further closure dates were included in the notice. Source

Important details

Date: Friday, Sept. 18, 2026. Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Fred Coman Street. Status: scheduled closure, not a completed closure. Reason given by the City: to support Qaujigiartiit’s 20th anniversary celebration. The City published the notice in English and Inuktut. Source

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