Downtown Rebuild | City of Prince Albert

Develop and implement a long-term downtown renewal strategy to reestablish the core as a commercial-friendly, walkable, and livable community.

2026-2029 Strategic Plan

Introduction

In 2018, the Central Avenue Streetscape Development Master Plan was completed due to aging infrastructure in the downtown core. Select portions of the sanitary and storm mains are 120 years old or older and need replacement.

With downtown Prince Albert being a core focus of the City’s latest strategic plan, the time has come to complete this project and replace the underground and surface infrastructure on Central Avenue.

The City is proposing changes to downtown. This project presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to replace aging infrastructure and to reimagine how Central Avenue functions, looks, and feels for the businesses, visitors, and residents of Prince Albert.

The proposed changes include:

Underground infrastructure upgrades
Two-way traffic on Central Avenue
Parallel Parking on both sides of the street
Slightly wider sidewalks
Updated surface treatments

What's Next

OPEN HOUSE to learn more about the proposed changes will be held on April 28, 2026, from 3 pm to 7 pm at City Hall.

New Direction

Two-way Traffic

Across Canada, a number of cities have been moving away from one-way downtown traffic in favour of two-way streets. This is why...

The 2018

Conceptual Plan

Many key ideas from the initial consultations and the 2018 Conceptual Design will be incorporated; the City is proposing a change to two-way traffic.

2026-2029

Strategic Plan

Revitalization of the City's Downtown Core is a key strategic direction for the 2026-2029 Plan. This project falls under the Building a Robust Economy category.

Timeline

Executive Committee Meeting March 24, 2026

Executive Council directed Administration to hold a public consultation about the proposed changes from one-way to two-way traffic on Central Avenue. Find the Executive Committee's Regular Meeting Agenda here.

Public Consultation April 2026

You’re Invited: Open House on the Future of Central Avenue

The City of Prince Albert is considering changing Central Avenue from one-way to two-way traffic, and we want to share the reasons for this proposal and hear your feedback.

Join us for an open house where the City administration will walk through the design, outline the benefits we’ve identified, and explain the rationale for the proposed change. This is an opportunity to learn more, ask questions, and be part of the conversation as we plan the future of our downtown.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
3 pm to 7 pm
City Hall Foyer
Come and go

Everyone is welcome. Your input will help guide the discussion at the May 11 City Council meeting.

City Council Meeting May 11, 2026

City Council will consider the Central Avenue Design Update and Communication Plan