The 19 Street Improvement Project will improve safety, mobility, and capacity on one of Red Deer’s major arterial roadways. The majority of road rehabilitation was completed in 2023 with a small portion and roundabout construction continuing over 2024 construction season.
The above traffic pattern has been implemented and will continue through 2024 construction.
Current Situation
Roundabout construction has begun and detours are in place at 19 Street and 40 Avenue. Traffic impacts include:
- No left turns at 19 Street and 40 Avenue
- North/south traffic on 40 Avenue will have to turn right onto 19 Street
- East/west traffic can continue straight on 19 Street or turn right onto 40 Avenue
This traffic pattern is in place to maximize the work area and keep the project on schedule. Signs are in place to ensure drivers are safely detoured around the work area.
Trails and sidewalks are closed along 19 Street from east of Sharpe Avenue to Irwin Avenue to ensure safety for both trail users and construction crew members. Access to all businesses and Oxbows Off Leash Dog Park will be maintained throughout construction.
Road rehabilitation is continuing on 19 Street between Gaetz Avenue and 49 Avenue and crews will move work to the inside lanes on Monday, June 17. While they work on these lanes, there will be no left turns permitted from westbound 19 Street to southbound Gaetz Avenue. This traffic pattern will keep traffic flowing through construction without causing major delays.
While all lanes may not be paved in time for Red Deer’s annual Westerner Days celebration from July 17-21, 2024, the contractor does expect have all 6 lanes between Gaetz Avenue and 49 Avenue open before the festivities begin.
During construction, Transit Route 4 will not be servicing stop #911 at Ironside Street and 40 Avenue. Transit riders can be picked up at the next stop located at Ironside Street and Inglewood Drive during the stop closure.
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