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