Construction updates

Temporary back alley closure

Valard Construction and Scott Builders will be working on the north side of the alley behind 240 River Ave on power line and asphalt paving upgrades on May 10 and 11.

Notice has been provided to business owners and signage will be in place. 

Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors has provided the following update on construction for the Highway 1A / 22 Interchange project.

Top lift paving (final asphalt layer)

• Paving is expected to start Monday, May 11, and is expected to last two weeks (weather permitting)
• Paving on westbound Highway 1A in the downtown area will require fully restricting access to the Cochrane Ranche parking lot and businesses on 2nd Street for part of one day.  The date of this work is still to be confirmed and will be scheduled to minimize access impacts during business hours. The contractor is communicating directly with affected businesses.
• Paving Highway 1A at the west project limits will require single-lane alternating traffic. Work will be scheduled at night to minimize traffic disruption.
• Please watch for message boards on site for specific dates and paving locations 

Other work

• Spring construction is now fully underway
• Ongoing activities taking place throughout the site include gravel placement, concrete work, topsoil placement and landscaping, guardrail installation, bridge finishing, streetlighting, line painting and general site clean-up.
• Guardrail installation on the west side of Highway 22 near Sunset Blvd will require closure of the second left turn lane out of Sunset Ridge for approximately 3 weeks, tentatively beginning Monday, May 11.
• The contractor anticipates that work on the project will be substantially completed by the end of June, weather permitting.

Variable lane closures, speed reductions and construction access activities will occur throughout the project site over the next two months. Drivers are asked to drive with caution and obey posted signage.

Temporary single lane closure - rescheduled to May 13

 There will be a temporary eastbound lane closure on 1 Street E, between Centre Avenue and River Avenue, on May 13 starting in the morning, and will reopen as soon as the work is safely completed.

This one-day closure is required to complete a scheduled post-construction inspection of stormwater infrastructure, including CCTV (video) inspection and flushing of stormwater pipes.

Access

A closure of the eastbound lane is required to complete this work safely; however:

• All business access points off 1 Street E will remain open and accessible throughout the work. 
• Pedestrian access along sidewalks will be maintained. 
• Clear signage will be in place to support wayfinding and detour routes where required. 

We recognize that this corridor has experienced ongoing construction and disruptions over the past several years, and we appreciate the impact this has had on businesses, residents and visitors. We appreciate your continued patience and understanding as we complete this necessary work, and we are committed to reopening the lane as quickly as it is safely possible.

Link to access map

Link to detour map

• Stage 1 starting on May 4
• Stage 2 starting on May 18

Temporary single lane closures

Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction starting on May 4at the James Walker Trail / River Heights Drive intersection while Qualico Communities completes asphalt, concrete and landscaping work in the median. This work follows the removal of detours used during previous intersection upgrades.

A second stage of repairs is expected to begin around May 18 to switch to repairs on the shoulder. During this time, traffic will continue to be reduced to one lane in each direction at the intersection, with additional impacts to:

• the right eastbound lane of James Walker Trail
• the right westbound lane of James Walker Trail
• the right northbound lane of River Heights Drive

• the right southbound lane of River Heights Drive

  Residents with questions or concerns can reach out to Qualico’s Customer Care Team at (403) 801-1340 or customercare@qualicocommunities.com.

Temporary road closure

Kang Construction will be completing water and sewer connection work (weather permitting), resulting in temporary road closures in the following areas:

• 1 Street E between Ross Avenue and River Avenue
• Ross Avenue between 1 Street E and Sibbald Street

Closure schedule:

• 1 Street E: Closed beginning after school on Friday, May 1 until early morning Monday, May 4
• Ross Avenue: Closed beginning the morning of Monday, May 4 until the evening of Thursday, May 7

All work is scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m. on May 1 and conclude by 10:00 p.m. on May 7, pending any unforeseen delays.

Click for larger Ross Avenue map

Click for larger 1 Street East map

Road conditions in developing areas

The Town is aware of increased mud and gravel on roads along James Walker Trail, Riversong Boulevard, River Heights Drive and within the Willows community and is actively working with the developer to address road conditions and complete cleanup as soon as possible.

These conditions are related to ongoing hauling activities related to development in the area.