The intersection of Lynx and Caribou streets in Banff, Alberta, is closed until June 30, 2026, while crews replace an aging water main that the town says is breaking apart. The closure is part of the larger Caribou Street Reconstruction project, which is meant to keep essential water and sewer services working downtown.
According to the Town of Banff, the closure affects the block between the Banff Park Lodge and the Canada House Gallery. The town says the work requires deep excavation to replace underground pipes that are nearly 100 years old and at the end of their service life.
The Caribou Street Reconstruction project has a total budget of about $6.8 million. It also extends the Bear Street pedestrian plaza east to Banff Avenue and will realign the Caribou Street intersection at Lynx Street to make crossings shorter and improve visibility.
Drivers entering town at Norquay Road and heading down Lynx Street toward the Bow River Bridge, or leaving by that route, will need to use Banff Avenue instead. The town says the project is on track for completion by mid-summer 2026, and all local businesses along Caribou Street remain open during construction.
