WINNIPEG, MB – As Manitoba Post reported Wednesday, a sink hole has appeared at McPhillips and Leila, causing traffic issues.

The City has now said all lanes on northbound McPhillips Street at Leila Avenue have been completely closed to traffic until repairs related to a sinkhole are completed.

While repairs are underway, vehicles travelling along northbound McPhillips Street must turn either east or west onto Leila Avenue.

The curb and centre lanes on Westbound Leila Avenue are also closed, while the median lane remains open.

The pedestrian crosswalk on the north side of the McPhillips Street and Leila Avenue intersection will also remain closed while repairs are being completed.

The City said they expect to reopen the curb and centre lanes on westbound Leila Avenue the Friday, March 23, afternoon. All lanes on northbound McPhillips Street are expected to reopen on Monday, March 26.

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