Wascana Parkway Extension to Prince of Wales Drive

The Wascana Parkway Extension to Prince of Wales Drive Functional Study explores future transportation and land use options in the area. The study will assess feasibility, impacts, routing options and to conduct comprehensive engagement before any future decisions are brought to City Council. Planning for an extension of Wascana Parkway to Prince of Wales Drive in southeast Regina dates back to City records in 1978:

In February 1987 Regina City Council registered a road right-of-way for the southward extension of Prince of Wales Drive to Wascana Creek.

In 2005, the McKell Wascana Conservation Area was created east of the planned Prince of Wales Drive extension, confirming the intent to eventually extend the road across Wascana Creek.
This extension is identified as part of the City of Regina's Transportation Master Plan (2017) which was approved by City Council.

The Wascana Parkway extension was examined as part of the 2022 Arcola Avenue Corridor Study. That study confirmed the importance of this connection for east Regina residents and identified it as a necessary alternative route during any future construction or disruptions along Arcola Avenue.

Why Your Input Matters

Consultations are ongoing with landowners, Indigenous rightsholders, community associations and other impacted parties. The information gathered from these meetings, in addition to the survey that is currently open, will assist in decision-making for any future project advancements.

A number of studies will accompany the engagement findings. These studies include geotechnical analysis (drilling and site conditions), environmental requirements (rare plant and wildlife surveys, regulation reviews, etc.), heritage analysis, traffic modeling, noise study and analysis and future costing. The results will be used to help guide future decision making about the extension and impacts to traffic flow in Regina's southeast.

The City encourages residents to fill out the survey and stay engaged through the project’s Be Heard page. You can do that by signing up to follow the project.

Design and construction will only move forward if the project proves feasible and future budget is approved by City Council.

In February 1987 Regina City Council registered a road right-of-way for the southward extension of Prince of Wales Drive to Wascana Creek.

In 2005, the McKell Wascana Conservation Area was created east of the planned Prince of Wales Drive extension, confirming the intent to eventually extend the road across Wascana Creek.
This extension is identified as part of the City of Regina's Transportation Master Plan (2017) which was approved by City Council.

The Wascana Parkway extension was examined as part of the 2022 Arcola Avenue Corridor Study. That study confirmed the importance of this connection for east Regina residents and identified it as a necessary alternative route during any future construction or disruptions along Arcola Avenue.

Why Your Input Matters

The City encourages residents to fill out the survey and stay engaged through the project’s Be Heard page. You can do that by signing up to follow the project.

Design and construction will only move forward if the project proves feasible and future budget is approved by City Council.

Map of Study Area

The City of Regina is conducting a comprehensive feasibility study for the Wascana Parkway Extension project that will determine the viability of connecting Wascana Parkway with Prince of Wales Drive. The feasibility study is a preliminary assessment which considers traffic, safety, noise, geotechnical, environmental, heritage and financial studies. It helps the City determine whether a project is practical before committing any more resources to it. The study will inform the decision-making process. No final decisions have been made at this time.

Please see the map below of the study area for the proposed extension.

The City of Regina is conducting a comprehensive feasibility study for the Wascana Parkway Extension project that will determine the viability of connecting Wascana Parkway with Prince of Wales Drive. The feasibility study is a preliminary assessment which considers traffic, safety, noise, geotechnical, environmental, heritage and financial studies. It helps the City determine whether a project is practical before committing any more resources to it. The study will inform the decision-making process. No final decisions have been made at this time.

Please see the map below of the study area for the proposed extension.
Feasibility Study Launch

Public participation is a central component of the Wascana Parkway Extension to Prince of Wales Drive Functional Study. Rightsholders along with interested and impacted parties — including Ducks Unlimited, the RM of Sherwood, property owners such as George Gordon Developments Ltd. and adjacent residents — have already demonstrated interest related to neighbourhood impacts, environmental and heritage protection and land considerations.
Engagement efforts will be designed to provide clear and accessible information, while gathering feedback and facilitating meaningful dialogue through a combination of meetings, engagement sessions and online tools.
The overarching goal of community engagement for the Wascana Parkway Extension project is to ensure residents, interested and impacted parties, rightsholders and the broader Regina community are well informed, meaningfully consulted and provided with clear opportunities to share input.
Public participation is a central component of the Wascana Parkway Extension to Prince of Wales Drive Functional Study. Rightsholders along with interested and impacted parties — including Ducks Unlimited, the RM of Sherwood, property owners such as George Gordon Developments Ltd. and adjacent residents — have already demonstrated interest related to neighbourhood impacts, environmental and heritage protection and land considerations.
Engagement efforts will be designed to provide clear and accessible information, while gathering feedback and facilitating meaningful dialogue through a combination of meetings, engagement sessions and online tools.
The overarching goal of community engagement for the Wascana Parkway Extension project is to ensure residents, interested and impacted parties, rightsholders and the broader Regina community are well informed, meaningfully consulted and provided with clear opportunities to share input.