A temporary road closure is scheduled to start today (Sept. 16) as work to expand the parkade at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre continues.
During this time, 39 St. will be closed between 52 Ave. and 51 Ave. directly south of the parkade. The parkade exit onto 39 St. will also be closed, with pedestrian traffic being redirected around the parkade to the east and west.
The closure is necessary to accommodate the delivery and installation of additional precast concrete needed to form the parkade’s new levels. The delay is due to a logistical issue with moving a crane.
City of Red Deer transit stops along the impacted section of 39 St. will be temporarily relocated to the west. Signage will direct users to alternate stops.
The street closure will also require changes to the access of the 39 St. parking lot for AHS staff and volunteers who are registered to park there. A temporary entrance and exit will be established to the east, off of 51 Ave.
The closure is expected to last until mid-November.
Detour signage will be in place to direct traffic during this work. Motorists are asked to slow down when approaching or driving in the construction areas and to obey all posted signs and personnel directing traffic. Pedestrians are also asked to keep to posted sidewalks for their safety around construction traffic.
Construction timelines and project updates will continue to be posted online at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre Parkade Expansion.
The $20-million parkade expansion is expected to be completed by April 2025 and will see the addition of two levels and 500 more parking spaces.