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HWY 27 Improvements

 

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
 
 

 Highway 27 Construction Update – June 20

The bridge is reopening to traffic! After weeks of focused construction, both approaches to the bridge have been paved and tested, and it is set to reopen on Friday, June 20. This is a major milestone for the project, and we want to thank residents, businesses, and commuters for their continued patience during the extended lane restrictions.

Progress to date:

  • Bridge: Both bridge approaches have been paved and passed strength testing.
  • Highway 27 & 760 Intersection: Signal lights are now flashing and streetlights have been installed.
  • 2nd Street (south side): Handrail installation has been completed.
  • 2nd Street (north side): Crews used hydrovac equipment to safely locate utilities in the northeast corner and install streetlight bases.
  • 3rd Street (south side): Streetlight poles and underground conduits were installed, along with two protective bollards.
  • 3rd Street (north side): Loaming and seeding completed.
  • 4th Street (north side): Concrete forms set for sidewalks, curb and gutter, median island, and the mini roundabout.

What’s coming next:

  • Bridge: The bridge is expected to open to traffic June 20, with curb and gutter work continuing west of the bridge over the next two weeks.
  • Highway 27 & 760: Signal lights will be fully operational by June 20.
  • 1st Street: Grading and forming of the median island will take place after the July long weekend.
  • 2nd Street (north side): Grading and forming of sidewalks and roadway to continue over the next week. Additional formwork for sidewalks, bump-out, and mini roundabout will follow. Concrete pours are expected after the July long weekend.
  • 3rd Street (south side): Forming of sidewalks and roundabout continues, with pouring of curbs and sidewalks scheduled toward the end of the month and into early July.
  • 4th Street (north side): Concrete work for sidewalks, curbs, and mini roundabout planned to take place over the weekend.

With the bridge back in service and the Highway 760 signal lights online, we’re moving into the next phase of construction. Thanks again for your continued cooperation and patience.



 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.



 Project Overview 

Detour Route & Vehicle Size Restrictions

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

 

 

 

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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