Expect traffic disruptions in Red Deer today

The City of Red Deer is advising motorists of multiple traffic disruptions and road closures starting today (Aug. 12).  

Starting at 8 a.m., until 4 p.m. on Aug. 23, both lanes of 45 Street will be closed east of 49 Avenue, and 49 Avenue will be reduced to three lanes.  

There is also a road closure starting today on Barrett Drive.  

Crews are working to replace catch basins, repair concrete sidewalks and curbs, and rehabilitate pavement between Bannerman Close and the Bower Mall East Entrance.  

Work will be completed in multiple phases and is expected to be completed by the end of September.   

Stage 1: Catch Basin and Lead Replacement  

• Catch basin and lead replacement will occur at the Barrett Drive and Bennett Street intersection from 7 a.m., Aug. 12, to 7 p.m., on Aug. 13  

• Work at the Barrett Drive and Boyce Street intersection will occur from 7 a.m. on Aug. 14, to 7 p.m. on Aug. 15  

Stage 2: Concrete Replacement  

Concrete replacement work will take place along Barrett Drive for approximately four weeks, weather permitting.   

Traffic will be intermittently disrupted with flag person control in place as needed.  

Stage 3: Pavement Rehabilitation – Base Preparation  

Road base preparation will occur along Barrett Drive between Bannerman Close and the Bower Mall East Entrance, one segment at a time.   

Traffic detours will be in place, and signage will be provided. Each segment is expected to take one week:  

• Bannerman Close and Bell Street intersections will remain open  

• Bell Street to Bennett Street: Bell Street intersection will be closed, Bennett Street intersection will remain open  

• Bennett Street to Bower Mall: Bennett Street intersection will be closed, Bower Mall East Entrance will remain open  

Stage 4: Pavement Rehabilitation – Paving  

Paving will take place following road base work for approximately one week, weather permitting. Traffic will be intermittently disrupted with flag person control in place as needed.  

Stage 5: Miscellaneous Work  

Miscellaneous work will take place along Barrett Drive for approximately two weeks, including landscape restoration, line marking, and street cleaning.   

Traffic will be intermittently disrupted with flag person control in place as needed.  

During the projects, motorists are asked to obey all signs, find an alternate route if possible, and slow down when approaching or driving in a construction zone.  

All construction dates are weather-dependent.