Regina transit users are dealing with major bus route changes starting Tuesday, July 21, 2026, as the city rolled out new detours for 12 routes across the city. The changes are driven by the ongoing $147 million investment in road and water infrastructure upgrades in 2026, including two large projects that are expected to keep buses on temporary paths until at least into the fall.
Among the affected routes, Route 1 Broad North has Bus Stops 13 and 14 closed. Buses are now traveling via Dorothy Street, Bowman Avenue, Courtney Street and Dewdney Avenue before returning to the regular route. Routes 6 West Hill, 10 Normanview, 10 RCMP and 12 Mount Royal are affected, with detours using McCarthy Boulevard and, for Routes 10 and 12, Krivel Crescent. A temporary southbound stop has been added on McCarthy Boulevard just south of 7th Avenue North.
Other routes with new detours include Route 1 Dieppe/Westerra/GTH, Route 2 Argyle Park, Route 2 Wood Meadows, Route 3 University, Route 4 Walsh Acres, Route 5 Downtown, Route 3 Sherwood Estates, Route 4 Hillsdale, Route 8, Route 15, Route 17, and Route 40 Albert North Express. At the same time, several temporary stops on Rae Street for Routes 4, 7, 8, 9, 18 and 40 have expired and are no longer in use.
The widespread disruptions are largely because of the 11th Avenue Revitalization Project, a four-year construction effort that started in spring 2023. Downtown transit stops will stay off 11th Avenue until Fall 2026, with buses using alternative stops along 12th Avenue and near Victoria Park. The city also continues work on the Albert Street North Overpass Upgrade, a $17.6 million project that began in March 2025 and is scheduled for completion in October 2026.
The city is encouraging riders to check TransitLive for real-time route information. With multiple routes running on temporary paths through fall, residents who rely on the bus are advised to plan for extra travel time and confirm stop locations before heading out.
