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Major Infrastructure Update: What the New Perimeter Highway Interchange Means for Winnipeg

What’s happening with the Perimeter Highway near McGillivray, and why should you care?

A $235 million interchange project is coming to Winnipeg’s South Perimeter Highway, promising to reshape traffic patterns, reduce congestion, and improve access for drivers, commuters, and businesses alike.

Why This Project Is a Big Deal

If you live, work, or drive in Winnipeg, you know how busy the Perimeter Highway can get—especially at intersections like McGillivray Boulevard. This new project is part of the larger “Winnipeg One Million Perimeter Freeway Initiative,” a long-term plan to modernize the entire ring road surrounding our city.

Here’s what’s planned for the McGillivray interchange:

  1. A new four-lane bridge over PTH 100

  2. Elimination of the current at-grade intersection

  3. Improved traffic flow for commercial vehicles and commuters

  4. Safer, smoother connections for surrounding communities like Oak Bluff, Sanford, and others

Construction is expected to begin in early spring 2026, with a target completion around 2030.

What This Means for Local Residents and Homeowners

As a REALTOR® in Winnipeg, I always keep an eye on infrastructure changes because they directly affect how we live, move, and grow as a city. This upgrade is more than just a construction zone, it’s a signal of long-term investment in Winnipeg’s future.

Here’s what to watch for:

  1. Increased accessibility: Once completed, the interchange will make it faster and easier to move across the southern part of Winnipeg—something buyers and homeowners will definitely appreciate.

  2. Reduced congestion: For people commuting into or out of Winnipeg, especially from bedroom communities, the new interchange will make a noticeable difference.

  3. More predictability: With overpasses instead of intersections, traffic becomes more reliable—a key consideration for commercial drivers and anyone navigating daily routines.

What This Means for Real Estate

When the city improves major infrastructure, it often increases the long-term appeal and value of nearby areas. With McGillivray already serving as a key route between urban Winnipeg and rural Manitoba, this upgrade will likely:

  1. Boost development interest in nearby communities

  2. Make south and southwest Winnipeg more appealing to future buyers

  3. Create new traffic patterns that could shift buyer preferences in subtle but important ways

If you’re buying, selling, or just planning for the future, now’s the time to pay attention to how these upgrades could impact your property or next move.

See the Full Picture

This is just one piece of a much larger initiative to transform the Perimeter Highway into a full freeway—eliminating stoplights and at-grade intersections throughout the 90-kilometre loop around Winnipeg.

Other interchanges (like the one at St. Mary’s Road) are already in place or in progress, and more are expected as part of Manitoba’s plan to prepare for a population of one million and beyond.

Final Takeaway

Winnipeg is growing, and infrastructure is evolving to keep up. The new McGillivray interchange is a major step toward a smoother, more connected city—and a sign that now is a great time to get strategic about your next move.

🎥 Want to see how this project could affect your area?

Watch my video breakdown of what the McGillivray interchange means for commuters, homeowners, and future development in Winnipeg.