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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.
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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:
What’s coming next:
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. |
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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:
What’s coming next:
Thank you for your continued patience and attention while
driving through the construction zone.
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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.
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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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