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.

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.

Q & A

If you have any questions about the Wascana Parkway Extension to Prince of Wales Functional Study you can ask them here during the online public participation portion of this phase of the project. The questions will close on June 24, 2026. 

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  • Will the City support views of all residents equally including those with property backing wascana creek, or those businesses (or golf courses) that are adjacent to the creek, where proximity to creak will not be valued higher than other local residents?

    pharo asked 11 days ago

    All feedback gathered as a part of the functional study, both through the survey and other forms of community engagement, will be summarized and shared in the final report. While we collect location data from survey to know where the feedback is coming from and to ensure we have a good distribution of responses. That said, in the summary of the responses at the conclusion of the survey, the answers will not be weighed by where they came from.

  • This sounds like a project that is going forward regardless of current public opinion. What would it take to stop the extension from happening - a petition with a certain number of signatories or public rallies or voting out current council/mayor??

    jengibson.sk asked 12 days ago

    This project is currently in a functional design phase. Though the functional study will consider several factors including environmental, geotechnical, heritage, traffic, noise, etc.  All study findings will be considered when assessing the feasibility of the project. If the results support the progression of the project to move into the design phase, those findings will be presented to and considered by Council along with the engagement and community survey results. If at the end of the functional  study it is determined that this project should not proceed, alternate options will be investigated. No subsequent phases will proceed without a clear indication that the project is feasible along with Council's approval.  

  • Why is this being considered rather than making Arcola Ave 3+ lanes? This is the obvious fix, with the exception of the extra cost of making the bridge larger. I would suspect that there is a disproportionate amount of the city property taxes being collected from this area of town, so that should not be a factor. This project would not alleviate any of the congestion from Prince of Wales all the way to Chuka. You are basically just creating a different route to the worst congestion on Arcola (ie the Greens). You are re-routing additional traffic past an elementary school with over 700 kids walking and biking. Or additional traffic on wascana circle that is notorious for speeding. If you are considering extending wascana parkway, it should be linked to the bypass. Therefore you would actually achieve your goals of reducing congestion on Arcola, rather than just moving the congestion to Prince of Wales. Lastly the amount of people that would actual use it is suspect as Arcola is the most practical road to downtown. Do not cheap out and do it correct this time around.

    Gdwirth asked 14 days ago
    The 2021 Arcola Avenue Corridor Study recommended that both the Wascana Parkway to Prince of Wales Drive extension and widening Arcola Avenue to a 6-lane roadway are required.  This report also provided short, medium, and long term timeframes for all the recommendations. 

    The Wascana Parkway to Prince of Wales Drive extension was identified in the medium term, as it will provide an alternate route for those travelling to and from southeast Regina, thereby reducing traffic along Arcola Avenue, and providing residents with more options for congestion relief during further inevitable construction efforts along the Arcola corridor. 

    Other shorter term improvements included projects such as intersection improvements along Arcola Avenue, and a northbound on-ramp from Assiniboine Avenue to Ring Road and both of these are tentatively scheduled to begin construction in 2027.

  • If the functional study concludes that significant legal, environmental, floodplain, heritage, or property acquisition barriers exist, is the City prepared to abandon the project entirely, or is the study proceeding on the assumption that a roadway connection will ultimately be built?

    yangyqr asked 14 days ago

    The functional study will consider several factors including  environmental, geotechnical, heritage, traffic, noise, etc. All study findings with the risks and benefits, will be considered when assessing the feasibility of the project.  Those findings will be presented to and considered by Council along with the engagement and community survey results. No subsequent phases will proceed without Council approval.

  • Given the City's own 2012 AECOM study concluded that it is not possible to extend Prince of Wales south without encroaching on the McKell Conservation Park, what specific legal authority does the City believe would permit construction through a registered conservation easement that was established in perpetuity?

    yangyqr asked 14 days ago
    The Prince of Wales Drive extension intends to stay west of the McKell Wascana Conservation Easement. The proposed road route is consistent with the previous plans that were developed in the 1970s. This will ensure that the McKell Wascana Conservation Easement is maintained. 
    The 2012 AECOM report incorrectly identified the Ducks Unlimited easement as part of the McKell Wascana Conservation Easement.
    The current map on the BeHeard page clarifies the proper boundaries.

  • Is the survey restricted to city residents or can anyone participate in the survey?

    DMcKell asked 14 days ago

    The survey is mainly directed at City residents and the surrounding communities; however, anyone can participate.

  • How can we, the Regina citizens, trust the city council to not destroy the natural areas the planned road is going to be built on?

    fuzzydice asked 9 days ago

    The Prince of Wales Drive extension intends to stay west of the McKell Wascana Conservation Easement. The proposed route is consistent with the City's previous plans that were developed in the 1970s. Any potential planned roadway will ensure that the McKell Conservation Easement is maintained and steps will be taken to support the existing habitats.  

  • My question is not about the study but the project itself. If the project went forward, has any consideration been given to how left turns could be accommodated for westbound traffic on Wascana Gate N turning south onto Prince of Wales/Wascana Parkway? I'm generally in favour of the project but I'm concerned that there isn't an easy solution to this issue and major congestion back into Wascana View could result. Obviously a left turn lane would be required to even make it feasible but I fear there isn't room for a left turn lane that holds more than 3 cars without destroying the entrance to Wascana View.

    LGP asked 11 days ago

    As part of the functional study, traffic forecasting for the future roadway will be assessed and traffic upgrades will be identified. These upgrades will not only address vehicle movement patterns, but also look at pedestrian movements, safety considerations and traffic calming measures.

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