City of Regina Introduces New Warning System to Help Drivers Avoid Flooding in the Albert Street Underpass

The City of Regina is partnering with SGI to introduce the Albert Street Underpass Flood Detection Sensor System at the Albert Street and Saskatchewan Drive underpass. This initiative will improve driver safety by informing oncoming traffic when flooding is occurring and reducing the risk of cars becoming stuck in flood waters. 

The new system is now live. It includes sensors installed in the underpass that automatically trigger when flooding reaches a high-risk level to inform drivers and City staff that the underpass is closed. This includes “do not enter” signs that will turn on when the system is active. They have been installed on traffic lights at the intersections of Saskatchewan Drive and Albert Street, 9th Avenue and Albert Street, and North Railway Street and Albert Street. The traffic signals around the underpass will also turn red to reinforce that the road is closed. Additionally, the system will send a notice directly to the City to help staff more effectively respond to flooding.

The Albert Street Underpass Flood Sensor System total cost is $185,000 through a joint investment of $60,000 from SGI and $125,000 from the City.

Drivers should always be aware of road conditions and proceed with caution during a storm. Weather conditions can change quickly and the depth of water on the street can be hard to judge. The City of Regina joins everyone at SGI in reminding drivers to take care out there.