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The Provincial Capital Commission (PCC) has reopened some streets in Wascana Centre to vehicle traffic.
During the Frost winter festival, the PCC limited roads around the Legislative Building to pedestrian use only. In a media release Monday, the commission said the barricades that had been set up were to be repositioned “to continue ensuring the safety of all visitors to Wascana Centre while also providing additional access for vehicles and parking.”
“Pedestrian and traffic safety remain a top priority for us,” Provincial Capital Commission acting CEO Ryan Whippler said in the release.
“We were encouraged by the success of these safety measures throughout Frost. Today’s update will continue to ensure families and visitors can get outside and enjoy winter at the park, including the new skating rink on Wascana Lake.”
The road restrictions kept vehicles from gaining access to the Legislative Building grounds to protest COVID-19 vaccine mandates two weekends ago. Protesters took to parking on Albert Street, which led the Regina Police Service to issue 32 parking and traffic tickets.
In Monday’s release, the PCC said sections of roadway along Walter Scott Way and Lakeshore Drive will be available for vehicle access and parking. Plans also are in place to allow access to emergency vehicles.
The commission said it will “regularly monitor the safety measures and make decisions about traffic in the area as needed.”
According to the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan website, the Legislative Building itself remains closed due to what it called “a security risk.”