Construction updates

Temporary road closure

Temporary closures will be in place on Rivercrest View and Rivercrest road while crews repair sanitary and storm pipes in the area. During construction residents are asked to park outside of the construction area to allow crews to safely complete their work. Please follow signs and direction from construction crews.

Temporary Ranche Road closure 

November 17-21
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As part of the Hwy 1A & Hwy 22 interchange project, crews will install a culvert on Ranche Road near the RancheHouse.

Ranche Road will be closed at the south end of Sunset Drive for about five days, weather permitting.

 Access to the RancheHouse remains open from Hwy 22 through a temporary detour:

• To access the Ranchehouse from the north – detour through the interchange and back up Hwy 22.

• To access the Ranchehouse from the south – use a right-in access.

 Speed limits on Hwy 22 will be reduced to 30 km/h in both directions with no passing allowed to ensure safe entry and exit. Please drive with care.

Need Town services during the closure? Visit The Station at Cochrane Crossing (360 Railway St W) for in-person payments (property taxes, utilities, animal licences) and general support, Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Alberta Transportation has shared an update about upcoming traffic changes at the Highway 1A/22 Interchange.

New lanes open:

• Eastbound HWY 1A to northbound HWY 22 traffic will route through the east roundabout.

• Re-aligned lanes on HWY 22 will open for traffic in both directions.

• New exit ramp for southbound HWY 22 to the west roundabout will shift to a new temporary alignment.

Closures:

• The temporary roundabout will be closed.

• Highway 22 Northbound access from west loop ramp will be closed.

What you need to know:

• These traffic changes will be implemented in the evening on Thursday, August 28, weather permitting.

• These changes are part of the final phase of interchange work, with full completion expected in late 2025.

• Expect new routing and traffic shifts, drive with caution and follow all signage.

Temporary road closure

Volker Stevin is completing the Township Road 262 upgrade, and will close the road from approximately August 5 - December 15.

• Local traffic will be detoured via Heritage Boulevard.
• Signage on surrounding roads will direct regional traffic to alternate routes.

Lane closure

A tentative start date has been scheduled for the first lane closure related to the Sunset Blvd portion of the interchange project. 

•  Beginning May 5, the northbound right lane on Highway 22 (just north of Sunset Blvd) is expected to close to through traffic. 
• All northbound drivers will need to use the left lane to continue straight. 
• The right lane will be for eastbound turns onto Sunset Blvd only.

Construction is underway for James Walker Trail – Stage 3. Most of the construction will take place in greenfield areas and is not expected to impact nearby roadways or local residences.

Important traffic update for gravel hauling
With construction starting, as of May 1, there will be no access to the Heidelberg gravel pit via James Walker Trail at Highway 22. Gravel hauling trucks will instead be rerouted to travel along Griffin Road.

• Please Note: Gravel trucks are not permitted to use River Heights Drive. Enforcement will be in place and violators will be ticketed.
• Expect Slight Traffic Increases on Griffin Road
  As a result of this change, there may be a modest increase in truck traffic on Griffin Road. We understand the importance of maintaining safe and efficient traffic flow and are actively planning for the future.

Planning for the future: Griffin Road functional study
A Griffin Road functional study is currently underway. This study will help determine future right-of-way needs and evaluate opportunities to upgrade Griffin Road to four lanes from Riverside Place to Griffin Industrial Point, with the goal of also including bike lanes and multi-modal transportation options.

Thanks for your patience as we get this work underway. We're focused on building infrastructure that meets today’s needs and supports Cochrane’s future growth.

Interchange project update: Sunset intersection 

As part of the broader Highway 1A/22 Interchange Project, improvements are planned for the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Highway 22.

As construction begins, you can expect to see increased activity in and around the intersection. Work is scheduled to take place from April through October 2025.
This work will include:
• Occasional single-lane closures during off-peak hours:
  - 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  - 6 p.m. – 6 a.m.
• Northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane at the intersection to allow for road widening and median construction
• Turn access will be maintained at all times.

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Temporary closure of the north crosswalk

Following a traffic safety review of the Hwy 22 and Glenbow Dr/Quigley Dr intersection it has been recommended that the north-side crosswalk be closed to pedestrians for the duration of the construction.  The closure is scheduled for April 14, 2025. 

In addition to the closure, the signal timing for the south-side cross walk will be changed to improve pedestrian safety.

Please obey signage. 

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Glenpatrick Drive Infrastructure Replacement project

Kicking off in spring 2025, this major project will replace aging water, sewer and storm systems, improve road infrastructure and enhance community connectivity.

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