Pipework forces detour around Sivumugiaq Street

Construction equipment is in place on Sivumugiaq Street (formerly Federal Road) in Iqaluit and concrete barriers are in place to mark a road closure the city says will be in effect until Nov. 17. The road closure is needed to allow the laying of a pipe for the City of Iqaluit’s new municipal services garage, said city spokesperson Kent Driscoll. The closure took effect Sunday. It forces drivers to detour around the construction area by using Ungalliqpaat Crescent and Ukkivik Lane. Local traffic will still be able to access the closed portion of Sivumugiaq Street. (Photo by Corey Larocque)