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HWY 27 Improvements

 

REVISED VEHICLE SIZE RESTRICTIONS, STARTING JULY 14, 2025

The following vehicle size restrictions will be in place starting July 14, 2025, for a period of two weeks. 

  • Maximum track width: 3.8 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 – July 4

Thanks to everyone for your continued patience as we move through the busy summer construction season. We’re making great progress on key areas throughout the project, with more visible improvements completed each week.

Progress to date:

  • Centre Street: Road structure and curb and gutter have been removed from Centre Street to the gas station on the south side.
  • 2nd Street (north side): Grading and formwork for sidewalks, curbs, and gutters are now complete.
  • 3rd Street (south side): Approximately 60% of the curb, gutter, and sidewalk concrete has been poured.
  • 4th Street (north side): All curbs and sidewalks have been poured, and the mini roundabout has received its coloured concrete finish.

What’s coming next:

🚨 Reminder: New Vehicle Size Restrictions Coming Soon

Starting mid-July, for a period of two weeks, new size restrictions will apply to oversized vehicles through the project area:

  • Max width: 4.45m
  • Track width limit: 3.8m
  • Vehicles over 4.45m will need an alternate route.
  • Vehicles between 3.8–4.45m must meet clearance requirements and travel overnight (3:00–5:00 am) with 48 hours’ notice. Contact PME: Shane Gilmour (587-224-9395) or Shelby Evans (587-783-6881).

Thank you again for your ongoing patience and cooperation. With major components like the bridge open and concrete work nearing completion, we’re making steady progress toward wrapping up construction and restoring full access. We'll continue to keep you informed as we move into the final stages of the project

 
 
 
 Highway 27 Construction Update – June 27

With major milestones achieved over the past week, including the bridge reopening and key street work nearing completion, we want to thank everyone for your continued patience. There's still more to do, but it’s great to see this progress.

Progress to date:

  • Highway 27 & 760: Streetlights and traffic signals are now fully operational.
  • Bridge (east & west sides): The bridge is now open with the first two layers of asphalt paved.
  • Centre Street: Traffic signals are active, and new cameras are up and working well.
  • 1st Street (north side): Construction work is complete except for the patterned concrete.
  • 2nd Street (south side): Handrail installation has been underway throughout the month.
  • 2nd Street (north side): Road and sidewalk grading is complete; curbs and the median island have been prepped.
  • 3rd Street (south side): Road structure and sidewalks have been graded and poured. Curbs, the median island and mini roundabout are taking shape.
  • 3rd Street (north side): All work is now complete.
  • 4th Street (north side): Concrete for sidewalks, curbs, and the median island has been placed. Patterned concrete is formed and ready to pour.

What’s coming next:

 

 

⚠️ Important Notice: Oversized Vehicle Restrictions

Beginning July 14, new size restrictions will apply for oversized vehicles for two weeks:

  • Max width: 4.45m
  • Track width limit: 3.8m
  • Vehicles over 4.45m will need an alternate route.
  • Vehicles between 3.8–4.45m must meet clearance requirements and travel overnight (3:00–5:00 am) with 48 hours’ notice. Contact PME: Shane Gilmour (587-224-9395) or Shelby Evans (587-783-6881).

We appreciate your continued patience and understanding as we move through this busy stretch. The finish line is still ahead, but we’re checking off major milestones every week.

 
 



 Project Overview 

Detour Route & Vehicle Size Restrictions

REVISED VEHICLE SIZE RESTRICTIONS, STARTING JULY 14, 2025

The following vehicle size restrictions will be in place starting July 14, 2025, for a period of two weeks. 

  • Maximum track width: 3.8 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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