Intersection 990 Construction Update – October 1, 2026
Work at Intersection 990 continues
to be busy, with crews now focused on concrete, road work and paving. A
traffic change is also planned in the next two weeks so please check back for
more details. Below is a look at the progress for the last week and what’s
coming next.
Progress to date:
- Completed most of the culvert installation, except on the south side
- Placed fill for the embankment on the west side.
- Placed and compacted granular material in the roundabout area.
- Continued concrete pours for the splitter islands.
What’s coming next:
- Build and complete the formwork for the concrete in the roundabout.
- Finish pouring concrete for the roundabout.
- Complete the topsoil placement in the ditch areas.
- Place the final lift of granular material and pave the bottom lift of asphalt from the east side of the project limits to the roundabout.
- A traffic pattern change is planned within the next two weeks. Check back for details.
The project is on schedule to be completed by the end of
October, pending weather and unforeseen site conditions. The team would like to
thank everyone for their continued care and caution while driving through the
site.
Visible
progress continues to take place on the Intersection 990 improvements. Below is
a look at what has been completed so far and what residents and drivers can
expect over the next few weeks.
Progress
to date:
- Culvert pipe installation is ongoing.
- Electrical conduit installation was completed in the northeast quadrant of the intersection.
- Nine streetlight bases have been poured.
- Placement and compaction of granular material within the roadway structure are continuing.
- Grading and underground works are continuing to progress.
What’s
coming next:
- Form and pour concrete for one half of the roundabout.
- Finish forming and pouring the splitter island and gutters in the northeast quadrant of the intersection.
- Place the final lift of granular material and pave from the east side of the project limits to the roundabout.
- A traffic pattern change is planned for early October. More details will be shared soon.
Thank you
for helping to keep the work zone safe as crews complete these improvements.
Crews are making steady progress on the Intersection 990 improvements, and we appreciate everyone’s patience. Please slow down, follow traffic signs, and watch for crews and equipment nearby.
Below is a look at what has been completed so far and what residents and drivers can expect over the next few weeks.
Progress to date
- Culvert pipe installation is ongoing, with pipe sections currently being placed.
- Placement and compaction of granular material within the roadway structure are continuing.
- Catch basin installation is underway to support stormwater management.
- Ditch grading is in progress to achieve the required design slopes.
- Utility conduit installation is ongoing.
- Grading and underground works are continuing to progress.
What’s coming next:
- Complete the grading of ditches.
- Pour concrete for the splitter islands in the roundabout.
- Finish the roadway subgrade work.
- A traffic pattern change is expected within the next two weeks.
Thank you for helping to keep the work zone safe as crews complete these improvements.
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Intersection 990 Construction Update – August 28, 2026
Crews are making good progress on the intersection construction. Below is a look at the recent progress as well as what to expect in the near future.
Completion remains on track for the end of October, pending weather and other unforeseen circumstances.
Progress to date:
· Stripped topsoil in the northwest corner and hauled the material away.
- Work continued with placing fill for the road embankments.
- Sawcut roadway and removed asphalt by the westbound Highway 27 lane.
What’s coming next:
- Place clay fills in the northwest section.
- Form the splitter islands and the concrete works for the roundabout. (Splitter islands guide the traffic movements in the roundabout.)
- Install the bridge culvert.
Thank you for continuing to drive carefully and for your patience through the busy construction season.
Intersection 990, Stage 1a Construction
Highway 27 plays a key role in
supporting the growth and development of several central Alberta communities.
As part of the upgrades along Highway 27, Alberta Transportation and
Economic Corridors (TEC) is constructing a dual lane roundabout at the Highway
27/22/584/Range Road 54 (10th Street) intersection.
Construction began in July and the anticipated completion
date for the project is October 30, 2026, weather dependent.
Access to adjacent businesses will be maintained at all
times.
Motorists are reminded to obey posted signage, follow
traffic control measures, and use caution when travelling through the
construction zone.
Work completed or underway to date includes:
- Installation
and maintenance of erosion and sediment control measures.
- Implementation
of traffic accommodation measures to safely move motorists through the
construction area including temporary detour and lightings.
- Removal
and stockpiling of topsoil within the northeast quadrant of the
intersection.
- Hauling
and placement of material to construct the new roadway embankments on the
east and north sides of the intersection.
- Water
diversion work to prepare for construction of the new bridge culvert.
- Streetlight
removals.
Upcoming work includes:
- Continued
hauling and placement of material in the northeast quadrant of the
intersection.
- Ground
preparation in the northwest quadrant for construction of the new bridge
culvert.
- Placement
of granular base course to begin preparing the new roadway along the north
and east roundabout approaches.
- Installation
of streetlighting infrastructure.
- Concrete
work for the new roundabout splitter islands.
- Removal
of Town picnic tables and signage in the southeast quadrant of the
intersection.
Public Inquiries
For questions or comments regarding the project or ongoing
construction activities, please email info@hwy27.ca