Portage and Main is reopening to pedestrians on June 27, over 45 years since it was first closed to the public.
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Portage and Main Cars drive through the intersection of Portage and Main on June 27, 2025. (Ken Gabel/CTV News)
Portage and Main A sign about the opening of Portage and Main is pictured at the intersection on June 27, 2025. (Ken Gabel/CTV News)
Portage and Main Gabriel Langlois, who is known as Dancing Gabe, holding a 'Make Portage and Main Great Again' sign on June 27, 2025. (Ken Gabel/CTV News)
Portage and Main Portage and Main blocked off on the morning of June 27, 2025. (Ken Gabel/CTV News)
Portage and Main The intersection of Portage and Main is pictured on June 27, 2025. (Ken Gabel/CTV News)
Portage and Main The first pedestrians cross Portage and Main after its reopening on June 27, 2025. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News)
Portage and Main Mayor Scott Gillingham walking across Portage and Main on June 27, 2025. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News)
Portage and Main Pedestrians crossing the intersection of Portage and Main on June 27, 2025. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News)
Portage and Main Coun. Janice Lukes speaks at the reopening of Portage and Main on June 27, 2025. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News)