Franklin Avenue is officially re-open to vehicles.

The City of Yellowknife announced the update on social media early Saturday afternoon.

"The detour on Franklin Ave. has officially been lifted. Franklin Ave between Forrest Dr and Reservoir Rd is now accessible to traffic," stated a post on the city's facebook page.

Yellowknifer's are not completely out of the woods just yet as the post goes on to explain that the road will be reduced to a single lane stretch of road going both north and southbound. The city also noted that drivers may experience reduced speed limits  while construction on the road continues. The three way stop at the corner of Taylor Rd and Forrest Dr. has also been re-enforced.

Franklin Ave. had previously been closed between Forrest Dr.  and Resevoir Rd. forcing Yellowknifer's to detour through residential, single lane roads.