Construction Updates
Scheduled work
| Timeline | Location | Description | Dept |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16 | HWY 1A/22 | HWY 1A/22 CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: The Town is working closely with the Province of Alberta to advance the HWY 1A/22 interchange work. To support this, there are two construction projects anticipated to begin: May 16/17: Overnight construction to install a heavy truck crossing between HWY 1A and Ranche Road (RR43). During this time, only one lane will be open to traffic, with flaggers controlling traffic flow. May 18: Crews will begin construction on the east loop ramps for the HWY 1A/22 interchange. During daytime hours, traffic on HWY 22 will be limited to one lane each direction. Flaggers will be in place to assist with traffic flow. This work is anticipated to be complete by late July. We acknowledge that the construction projects are impacting many residents, as you travel throughout Cochrane. Thanks for your patience as we work to deliver these projects – we appreciate your support. Information updates will be shared regularly to help you plan your routes. | |
| May 11 & 12 | Hwy 1A near Centre Ave | HWY 1A IMPROVEMENTS: OVERNIGHT UTILITY CROSSING INSTALLATIONS Crews will be installing utility crossings near Centre Ave on Hwy 1A. This work will start on the evening of May 11 at 8pm and continue to 6am on May 12. A second night shift will start at 8pm on May 12 and be complete the following day. During this time traffic routing along Hwy 1A will change as work progresses. Please follow signage and instructions from the flaggers. | |
| May 9 | 4th Avenue | HWY 1A IMPROVEMENTS: 4th AVENUE LANE CLOSURE Starting Monday, May 9 the right-turn/through lane on southbound 4th Avenue will be closed for approximately 4 weeks as ATCO Gas completes a pipeline move to support the HWY 1A improvements project. A temporary pedestrian detour has been constructed around the work area and the traffic signals will be re-timed to accommodate the closed lane. We appreciate that this lane closure may result in some localized traffic delays. | |
| May 2-20 | Crawford Ranche Storm Water Facility | The facility will be cleaned to remove accumulated sediments. This work will take three or four day and will be completed between May 2-20, weather permitting. | |
| May 2-9 | River Heights Dr | UPCOMING ROAD CLOSURE: RIVER HEIGHTS DR Starting May 2, there will be a staggered road closure of River Heights Dr for a waterline installation. Traffic will continue to flow through the area and work will be complete by May 9. Please see attached image for the specific closure dates of each lane, and obey all signage in the area. | |
| April 20 | Jumping Pound Creek Pathway See Map | PATHWAY CLOSURE Starting April 20, the pathway along Jumping Pound Creek will be temporarily closed while rehabilitation work and affected tree removal is underway in the area. This closure will be in place for approximately one week, and a detour will be in place. Please obey all barricades and signage in the area. | |
| Apr 2-15, 2022 | SE end of River Ave and NW end of the Rivercrest development in the environmental reserve lands | Work underway to support geotechnical investigation | Civil Land Development |
| Work starts Apr 4, 2022 | HWY 1A and Centre Avenue | PROJECT UPDATE: HWY 1A IMPROVEMENTS The Town has resumed construction along Hwy 1A between Centre Avenue and 5th Avenue West. Starting next week traffic pattern changes will be implemented at Centre Avenue to accommodate installation of the new permanent traffic signal poles. Please obey all signage and direction from flagging personnel. | Capital Projects |
| Feb 4, 2022 | Ross Ave, 50 meters north of 1st St. | Temporary road closure. Fortis will be changing a power pole. Motorists should expect occasional traffic impacts as a detour route will be in place, please obey signage. | Fortis: Questions or concerns can be directed to Fortis at 310-WIRE (9473). Civil Land Development |
*Dates for all outdoor projects are weather dependent. For your safety and the safety of the crews working, please be patient, follow flag person directions and obey all barricades and signs in the area. We appreciate your patience and understanding.