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. ᓇᑭᓐᖔᖅᓯᒪᓂᖏᑦ↗

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. ᓇᑭᓐᖔᖅᓯᒪᓂᖏᑦ↗

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. ᓇᑭᓐᖔᖅᓯᒪᓂᖏᑦ↗

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. ᓇᑭᓐᖔᖅᓯᒪᓂᖏᑦ↗