Town of Sundre

We’re continuing to make steady progress on the Highway 27 improvements. Below is an update on what’s been completed and what’s coming up next.

Progress to date:

• The detour road is fully open for westbound traffic on Highway 27. Please slow down and drive carefully through this residential area.
• Concrete curb work is complete at Highway 27 and 5th Street and in front of Friesen’s.
• Sidewalk and asphalt removal is done on the north side of 3rd Street.
• Concrete work and electrical upgrades are ongoing at 2nd Street, with sidewalks now poured from 1st Street to the Burger Baron. The pedestrian signals have been removed at this location.
• Preparations are underway for sidewalk and road work on Centre Street, and the road has been prepared for gravel.
•  Cleanup has begun at the intersection of Highway 27 & 760.

What’s coming next:

• Pouring of sidewalks and curbs will continue in several areas including Highway 27/760, Centre Street, 2nd Street, 3rd Street, and 4th Street.
• Electrical and streetlight work is ongoing throughout 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Streets.
• Road grading and gravel placement will happen on Centre Street, 2nd Street, and 4th Street.
• Asphalt paving for the Centre Street turning lane is expected to begin next week.

·         The mini roundabouts will start to take shape toward the end of the month, with crews forming the roundabouts at 2nd, 3rd and 4th Streets.

Please follow all signage and drive carefully. We appreciate your continued patience as we work to complete the Highway 27 improvements. 

Highway 27 Construction Update – April 7

Work is progressing well on Highway 27! Here’s a look at what’s been done and what’s coming up next.

Progress to Date

• The detour road opened on schedule April 3 for westbound traffic. Drivers are reminded to slow down and use caution as the route runs through a residential area.
• Revised traffic and pedestrian accommodations are now in place at 2nd and 4th Streets NW.
• The electrical conduit crossing at Centre Street is complete, with electrical on going.
• Grading, placing gravel and formwork is ongoing at the south side of 1st Street NW, to the access to Burger Baron.
• Sidewalk and curb have been poured on the south side of 5th Street NW, at the creek.
• A mountable curb at the barrier wall on 9th Street NE is complete.

What’s Coming Next:

• Highway 27 & 760 intersection: Cleaning, grading, gravel placement, and concrete forming and pouring at the corners of the intersection. Landscaping and repairs will take place mid-April.
• Centre Street: Grading and forming curbs and sidewalks.
• 4th Street NW: Installation of streetlight bases continues.
• Sidewalk preparation, including forming and pouring of concrete, will be taking place throughout the coming week at 2nd, 4th, and Centre Streets.

⚠️ Reminder: Speed limits stay at 30 km/h in the construction zone — even if crews aren’t working — and fines double in construction zones. Stay safe and be patient. Thank you for your continued support!