The City of Iqaluit issued a September 4 public-service announcement closing part of Sivumugiaq Street between Nunavut Drive and Ikaluktuutiak Drive every weekend for the rest of September. The closures run from 7 a.m. Saturday to 7 p.m. Sunday on Sept. 5–6, 12–13, 19–20 and 26–27. Source↗ Source↗

The closure is active beginning Saturday, Sept. 5, and affects a connecting section of road for four consecutive weekends. The City says the work area is needed for safe movement of vehicles and equipment replacing siding and trim on a Government of Canada building. Source↗ Source↗

Drivers should allow extra time on the remaining September weekends, follow the City’s designated detour and obey on-site signage. The City has not announced an extension beyond Sunday, Sept. 27. Source↗ Source↗

Affected segment: Sivumugiaq Street between Nunavut Drive and Ikaluktuutiak Drive. Schedule: 7 a.m. Saturday to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5–6, 12–13, 19–20 and 26–27, 2026. Purpose: safe passage for vehicles and equipment involved in replacement of siding and trim at a Government of Canada building. The City directs motorists to a designated detour, but the current webpage attachment does not display a readable detour map; do not describe a route beyond following posted signage. Source↗ Source↗