Road Closures & Traffic Disruptions

During a major construction project, it may be necessary to close a road or a section of a road for any given period of time. Please refer to major projects for a complete list of current major road construction projects, along with details and information for motorists.

Motorists are reminded to slow down when approaching or driving in construction areas, watch for flying debris and obey all signs. Your patience and cooperation is greatly appreciated.

For more information contact Public Works.

WHERE:	Traffic disruption on Taylor Drive Bridge
WHEN:	From 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 23
REASON:	Bridge inspection
NOTE:	Southbound - Right lane closed from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. Northbound- Right lane closed from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m.

WHERE:	Road closure on 50 Street between 49 Avenue and 51 Avenue
WHEN:	From 5:30 p.m.until 6 a.m. on Wednesday, May 23
REASON:	Milling road
DETOUR:	52 Street

WHERE:	Road closure on 43 Street between Taylor Drive and 52 Avenue
WHEN:	From 7 a.m.on Thursday, May 24 until 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 31
REASON:	Replace water main
DETOUR:	45 Street

WHERE:	Traffic disruption on 49 Avenue bridge - northbound
WHEN:	From 12:30 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 24
REASON:	Bridge inspection

WHERE:	Traffic disruption on the Gaetz Avenue bridge southbound over the Red Deer River
WHEN:	Starting Wednesday, May 9 until late June
REASON:	Construction work
NOTE:	Single lane closures daily between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

WHERE:	Road closure on 50 Avenue between 52 Street and 51 Street
WHEN:	From 7 a.m. on Sunday, April 29 until 4 p.m. on Friday, May 25
REASON:	Install Water Main
DETOUR:	51 Avenue

WHERE:	Road closure on 50 Avenue between 46 Street and 45 Street
WHEN:	From 7 a.m. on Monday, May 7 until 4 p.m. on Friday, May 25
REASON:	Install Water Main

WHERE:

Local Road Bans - put in place to prevent serious road damage during spring thaw.

WHEN:

This temporary ban will commence on April 5, 2012 at 8:00 a.m. and remain in effect until further notice as determined by Public Works.

The following roads will be designated as areas where trucks are allowed to carry up to a maximum percent, as shown below, of the vehicles axle weight allowance:

75%

- Range Road 272 (30 Ave) north of Township Road 384 to Township Road 390
- Range Road 281 south of Highway 11A to approximately 800 meters north of township Road 384
- Township Road 384 east of Range Road 272 to power line west of Range Road 270 (10 Ave)
- 39 Street west of Range Road 270 to Range Road 271
- Range Road 270 north of 19 Street to 55 Street
- Township Route 391 east of C & E Trail to west of Ipsco’s entrance

90%
- Range Road 271 (20 Ave) south of Township Road 384 to 55 Street
- Range Road 271 south of Township Road 390 to Township Road 384
- Township Road 390 east of Range Road 272 to Range Road 272