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REVISED VEHICLE SIZE RESTRICTIONS, STARTING JUNE 2, 2025
The following vehicle size restrictions will be in place starting June 2, 2025, for a period of three weeks.
- Maximum track width: 3.4 metres
- Maximum width: 4.45 metres
- Loads exceeding 4.45 metres wide will need to find an alternate route
- Loads between 3.8 metres and 4.45 metres wide:
- Must be able to clear the bridge railing height of 1.1 metres.
- Must travel at night between the hours of 3:00 am to 5:00 am.
- Must provide 48 hours notice. Please contact PME: Shane Gilmour - 587-224-9395 or Shelby Evans - 587-783-6881
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| Highway 27 Construction Update – June 13
Thank you again for your patience as work continues along
Highway 27. Last week saw major progress on the bridge and nearby areas, and
crews are continuing to prepare for more concrete and asphalt work in the days
ahead. While the pace remains steady, there’s still plenty left to do —
especially around the bridge and the key downtown intersections.
Progress to date:
- Bridge – west side: The asphalt
and gravel work west of the bridge is complete, including new curb and gutter
installation on the southwest corner.
- Bridge – east side: The old
pavement and gravel have been removed and gravel installation is now underway
to prepare for upcoming asphalt work.
- Centre Street: Gravel and two
layers of asphalt are in place.
- 1st Street: Sidewalks on the
northwest corner have been poured, including both patterned and grey concrete.
- 2nd Street (south side): Handrail
installation is now complete.
- 2nd Street (north side): A tree
has been removed, and electrical work is in progress.
- 3rd Street (south side):
Electrical work, conduit installation, lighting bases, and junction boxes are
all complete; sidewalk prep and graveling are ongoing.
- 4th Street (north side):
Electrical and gravel work is now complete, including sidewalks and road base
preparations.
What’s coming next:
- Bridge: Barrier installation is
expected to wrap up by mid-week. Work on the northwest curb and gutter will
begin shortly after, with crews working both daytime and nighttime shifts to
stay on schedule. Concrete pouring for this section is planned for around the
end of the month.
- 2nd Street (north side):
Electrical work, sidewalk forming, and road preparation will continue over the
next two weeks.
- 3rd Street (south side): Crews
are grading and shaping sidewalks and the mini roundabout this week. Concrete
work is scheduled through the latter part of the month.
- 4th Street (north side):
Sidewalks and the mini roundabout area are being formed now, with concrete
pouring expected to begin early this week and continue through to this weekend.
Thank you for your continued patience and attention while
driving through the construction zone.
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Highway 27 Construction Update – June 6
Construction activity continued at a steady pace this past
week, with progress made in several areas. We recognize that increased traffic
delays and lane closures have been frustrating this past week — thank you for
your continued patience and understanding.
Progress to date:
- Bridge area: Concrete aprons on both sides of
the bridge were removed.
- Centre Street: Asphalt was removed, the road
structure excavated, and installation of the new road structure is underway
- 1st Street – Curb and sidewalk on the northwest
corner were poured and are ready for coloured concrete.
- 2nd Street (north side) – Catch basins and pipe
installation is finished and subgrade excavation is complete.
- 2nd Street (south side) – Construction is
complete.
- 3rd Street (north side) – Concrete work
completed at various entrances.
- 3rd Street (south side)– Road structure was removed.
- 4th Street (north side) – Electrical conduit and
two light bases were installed; PVC installation is ongoing.
- Highway 27 & 760 – Installation of street
signs and set up for flashing lights at the intersection were completed.
What’s coming next:
- Bridge area - Rebar installation and road
structure replacement continue, with curb and gutter work to follow.
- Centre Street – Final paving and reopening of
the road to take place on June 6.
- 1st Street - Pouring of patterned and coloured
concrete on the northwest corner to take place over the weekend.
- 2nd Street (north side): Electrical conduit and
concrete base installation between the intersection and alley will take place
next week.
- 2nd Street (south side): Crews will complete
seeding and final landscaping next week.
- 3rd Street (south side): Electrical conduit installation
continues, followed by grading for the road, sidewalks, and mini roundabout.
- 4th Street (north side): Crews will be grading
and installing the road structure as well as forming the sidewalks, mini roundabout,
and median island.
⚠️ Bridge
Traffic Reminder:
Bridge work
continues through June 21, with one-lane alternating traffic in place.
Oversized vehicle restrictions remain in effect. Visit sundre.com/p/hwy-27 for more details.
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Project Overview
Detour Route & Vehicle Size Restrictions
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REVISED VEHICLE SIZE RESTRICTIONS, STARTING JUNE 2, 2025
The following vehicle size restrictions will be in place starting June 2, 2025, for a period of three weeks.
- Maximum track width: 3.4 metres
- Maximum width: 4.45 metres
- Loads exceeding 4.45 metres wide will need to find an alternate route
- Loads between 3.8 metres and 4.45 metres wide:
- Must be able to clear the bridge railing height of 1.1 metres.
- Must travel at night between the hours of 3:00 am to 5:00 am.
- Must provide 48 hours notice. Please contact PME: Shane Gilmour - 587-224-9395 or Shelby Evans - 587-783-6881
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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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