Highway 27 Construction Update – May 2
Here’s the latest on construction progress along Highway 27,
and what to expect over the couple of weeks.
Progress to date:
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Highway 27 & 760 – Signal installations
completed for eastbound Hwy 27 and Hwy 760. Westbound installation is underway.
What’s coming next:
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Streetlights – Installation of streetlights at
2nd Street, 4th Street (south), and 3rd Street (north) will be complete by the
end of next week; however, they will not be powered up yet.
New traffic patterns will be in place starting May 21,
weather permitting. Specifically, crews will start work on the north side of
Hwy 27 at 1st, 2nd, and 4th Streets, and on the south side of 3rd Street.
Please drive with caution and obey the new traffic pattern signs.
🚧 Night Work Reminder:
Milling and paving will occur overnight between May 21–31
from 11 Street NE to the bridge, with lane restrictions in place.
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Highway 27 Construction Update - April 25
There is a lot of activity happening on site. Below is a
look at the latest progress and what to expect in the coming weeks.
Progress to date:
What’s coming next:
🚧 Important Reminder:Asphalt milling, paving, and line painting from 11 Street NE to the bridge will
occur at night between May 21 – 31. Lane restrictions will be in
effect. Please slow down and obey all posted signage.
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Project Overview
Detour Route & Vehicle Size Restrictions
Project Background
Highway 27 plays a key role in supporting the growth and development of several central Alberta communities. Within the Town of Sundre, Highway 27 is designated as an Over Sized Over Weight (OSOW) route and is a key contributor to Alberta’s High Load Corridor.
Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) has planned improvements to Highway 27 through the Town of Sundre, from the east boundary of the Town to the west boundary. The improvements are designed to support safer, more efficient travel through this area and enhance pedestrian safety.
The planned improvements include:
· Single lane roundabout at Highway 27/22/584/Range Road 54 (10th Street) intersection
· Permanent mini roundabouts at 2, 3 and 4 Street (West) intersections
· Intersection improvements at 1 Street (West) (right-in, right-out)
· Pavement rehabilitation, improvements to curbs, gutters, sidewalks, access management and lighting.
Following public engagement in 2022, additional improvements were identified including intersection upgrades at Centre Street, the Red Deer River bridge approach slabs, signalization of Highway 760 intersection, waterline relocations and additional lighting improvements.
The temporary mini roundabouts installed as a pilot project in 2017 have been assessed and deemed effective in improving both traffic flow as well as pedestrian safety. As such, TEC have directed the installation of permanent roundabouts along Highway 27 at 2 Street, 3 Street and 4 Street in 2024.
The anticipated timeline for the TEC improvements to Highway 27 is as follows:
- 2025 (January to February) - Miscellaneous construction activities (e.g. utility relocation, clearing of construction laydown area – in the northeast quadrant of Hwy 27/22/584/10th Street Intersection
- 2025 (March to October) – Construction activities for Hwy 27 Improvements
- 2025 (November) – Hwy 27 Construction completion (contingent on weather)
For more information about the Highway 27 improvement project, visit Highway 27 Improvements (Sundre) | Alberta.ca
Contact Information
If you have questions about this year’s construction work, please contact hwy27@sundre.com.
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