Updated: Fri Nov. 06 2009 15:46:52

ctvwinnipeg.ca

City officials say some new diamond lanes will go into effect on Nov. 9.

The lanes are for buses and cyclists during peak weekday periods. Officials say vehicles turning right are also able to use the lanes, but must turn right at the first opportunity.

The new diamond lanes are:

Portage Avenue

- Westbound from Colony to Strathcona (07:00 - 09:00 and 15:30 - 17:30)

- Eastbound from Raglan to St. Mary (07:00 - 09:00 and 15:30 - 17:30)

Main Street

- Southbound from Smithfield to Jarvis (07:00 - 09:00 only)

- Northbound from Jarvis to Inkster (15:30 - 17:30 only)

Goulet Street

- Westbound from Youville to Tache (07:00 - 09:00 only)

McPhillips Street

- Southbound from Hillock to William (07:00 - 09:00 and 15:30 - 17:30)

Officials advise motorists that new street parking restrictions will also be in effect to accommodate new diamond lanes on westbound Portage Avenue and on northbound Main Street.

Fines for failing to obey diamond lane traffic rules can result in a minimum fine of $190.80, and two demerit points, said officials.

More diamond lane information is available online at mpi.mb.ca or winnipeg.ca