The City of Red Deer’s Engineering department has determined that upgrades are required for the intersection of Ross Street & 40 Avenue, as the intersection has capacity challenges at certain times of day, limited ability to handle additional growth with its current configuration, and the signal infrastructure has surpassed its replacement date. The intersection geometry will be upgraded so both Eastbound and Westbound traffic directions (along Ross Street) have a dedicated left-hand turning lane, a through traffic lane, and a through traffic / right-hand turning lane. 

Upgrades to the traffic signal infrastructure and street lighting were completed in the fall of 2020. This spring, crews completed underground work and road widening to accommodate left turning lanes along Ross Street.

The final major road closure will take place on Sunday, June 27 as crews complete paving. Detours will be in place for drivers.

This work is weather dependent and we will update the schedule as information becomes available.

Environmental Services is working to replace the water, sanitary and/or storm mains on 40A Avenue between 46 Street and 44 Street causing traffic disruptions in the area. Work is expected to be complete by late-August.

Utility Services is upgrading the Mountview Reservoir pumping station in 2021. Initial construction will take place in April and May 2021 followed by completion in the fall. This construction work and subsequent site enhancements will require the closure of the tennis courts in Mountview.

Environmental Services is working to replace the water, sanitary and/or storm mains on 51 Street between 45 Avenue and 44 Avenue causing traffic disruptions in the area. Work is expected to be complete by late-October.

Environmental Services is working to replace the water, sanitary and/or storm mains on 37 Street, 54 Avenue Crescent, and 35 Street from the 57 Avenue and 35 Street intersection to the end of the 37 Street cul-de-sac causing traffic disruptions in the area. Work is expected to be complete by mid-September.

Environmental Services is working to replace the water, sanitary and/or storm mains on 43 Street between 57 Avenue and 55 Avenue causing traffic disruptions in the area. Work is expected to be complete by mid-September.

The bridge over Piper Creek on 32 Street underwent major rehabilitation to repair deteriorated elements on the bridge and improve sightlines and congestion points for trail users. Construction was complete in the summer of 2021 and the trail and roadway are open for pedestrians and drivers.

Environmental Services is working to replace the water main on 43A Avenue, causing traffic disruptions in the area. Work is expected to be complete by mid-October. 

A portion of 55 Street will close from October 1 to December 24 for a water main installation.

55 Street will be closed east of the roundabout at 54 Avenue extending to west of the business complex access before Gaetz (50) Avenue.

During construction, traffic will be detoured using 52 Street. Drivers are reminded to use caution and follow all signage when driving through construction zones.

Environmental Services is working to replace the water main along 32 Street from Gaetz Avenue to 49 Avenue. Temporary lane and road closures will affect traffic in the area at varying times. Current information about lane and road closures are always available on our Traffic Impact Map.

Crews will be paving sections of this intersection as part of the Pavement Rehabilitation Program in mid-July.

Construction began in late June and is expected to wrap up in mid to late October.

The power poles and power lines along Kerry Wood Drive have reached the end of their useful life and will be replaced this year. Electric Light & Power crews will be working to upgrade this part of the electrical distribution system.

The existing power poles, located on the south side of Kerry Wood Drive near the escarpment over Great Chief Park, are not easily accessible and pose challenges for crews when repairs and maintenance are required. To resolve this issue, the old infrastructure will be removed and rebuilt in the same location as the existing service poles which are opposite homes along the residential back alley.

Timeline: This project is expected to begin in late August and will take approximately two months to complete.

Resident impacts: Localized power outages will be required at key stages of the project, but these outages are typically short in duration, likely less than 10 minutes. We will make every effort to ensure residents are informed of all planned outages in advance.

Starting Monday, November 2, crews will be working to replace the traffic signals and connected underground infrastructure at the Ross Street and 47 Avenue intersection. Existing infrastructure has reached the end of its useful life and pose significant challenges if and when repairs are required.

The process to replace traffic signals includes removing and replacing light standards, as well as underground sensors. This process involves a number of stages which sometimes require time for materials to set and cure. Work may appear to stop and start over the course of construction and we anticipate the project may take up to three months to complete.

During construction, there may be some lane closures and minor impacts to some on-street parking near the intersection. There may also be short-term closures of sidewalks around the intersection as we work to remove and replace light standards and other equipment. Access to businesses and properties will be maintained at all times throughout construction.

Some pieces of the city's south entrance sign will be temporarily removed for repairs. During regular inspections as part of contractual warranty requirements, rust and paint defects were found in a number of places and some pieces of the sign will require stripping, metal treatment and re-painting.

All work is covered under warranty and will come at no cost to The City. Two pieces of the Red Deer sign will be removed on October 29 for repairs and are expected to be reinstalled by November 16. There are other areas which require repairs, however this work will not require dismantling or removing any pieces of the sign, and is expected to be completed on site in the spring.