Centre Ave - Phase 3 | Town of Cochrane

Active project

Yes

Schedule

Summer 2023 - Early Summer 2024

Location

Centre Avenue

2024 project board

Description

Centre Avenue Phase 3 involves widening the portion of Centre Avenue from Powell Street to 1st Street including the 1st Street intersection. The project includes the relocation of franchise utilities such as gas, power and telecommunications that are conflicting with roadway construction as well as land acquisition on the west portion of Centre Avenue to allow the road widening. This project is proposed to be funded from off-site levy debt (54%) and the MSI/LGFF grant (46%) for the non-growth portion.

Updates

Fortis completed electrical work for new underground power on Centre Ave's east side, between 1 Street and William Street.
Electricians reconnected properties to the new power system and Rogers/Shaw telecommunications circuit.
Overhead poles and wires along Centre Ave removed.

What's next

ATCO gas main replacement along Centre Ave.
Sidewalk, crosswalk ramps, curbs and driveway crossings upgrades on 1 Street and Centre Ave.

Traffic & Detours:

Lane closures and detours will be in place, with pedestrian and vehicular access maintained to local businesses.
Please expect changes in traffic patterns, obey signage and follow instructions from construction crews and flaggers.

Background

Centre Avenue Phase 3 is part of the 4-phase transportation improvement plan to increase the level of service in Cochrane's Historic Downtown. The overall project includes corridor improvements to Highway 1A and Centre Avenue. This project involves adding lanes to provide two through lanes each in all directions. Phase 1 of the Centre Avenue improvement project was completed in 2020 from Highway 1A to 2nd Street. Phase 2 of the project was undertaken in 2022 between 2nd Street and Powell Street.

How does this project benefit the community?

Increased community connectivity

Strategic alignment

This project supports Council's Strategic goals of livability, connectivity and vibrant economy. This project will build on the foundation of financial and environmental stewardship, and built environment.

FAQs

What is happening on this site?

On this site you are seeing two projects underway, Centre Ave Phase 3, and East End Storm Improvements Project.

Center Avenue Phase 3 involves widening the portion of Centre Avenue from Powell Street to 1st Street including the 1st Street intersection. The project includes the relocation of franchise utilities such as gas, power and telecommunications that are conflicting with roadway construction as well as land acquisition on the west portion of Centre Avenue to allow the road widening. As Centre Avenue widening progresses during the 2023 construction season, Cochrane has an opportunity to adjust drainage catchment boundaries and improve the stormwater level of service through the Historic Downtown.

This work will:

Increase connectivity through one of Cochrane’s main corridors. The overall 4-phase Centre Ave project includes corridor improvements to Highway 1A and Centre Avenue, adding lanes to provide two through lanes each in all directions.
Reduce drainage demands on the Historic Downtown system
Provide servicing opportunities for redevelopment in the East End

How do I travel through the area?

How will emergency vehicles get through the area?

Emergency access is always top priority and has been in place throughout the project. Throughout construction, Emergency Services are actively engaged in regular project updates to ensure that emergency access remains unhampered, as public safety remains our foremost priority.

Local Businesses:

Local businesses remain open during construction. Established detour routes and signage will be in place to help residents and visitors navigate around the work area.