With work continuing on the expansion of the parkade at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre, 39 Street will temporarily close next week to accommodate the delivery and installation of additional precast concrete that will be used to form additional levels.
Starting September 10, 39 Street will be closed between 52 Avenue and 51 Avenue directly south of the parkade. The parkade exit onto 39 Street will also be closed, with pedestrian traffic being redirected around the parkade to the east and west.
City of Red Deer transit stops along the impacted section of 39 Street will be temporarily relocated to the west with signage directing users to alternate stops.
Alberta Health Services staff and volunteers will also see changes to the access of the 39 Street parking lot. A temporary entrance and exit will be set up to the east, off of 51 Avenue.
The closure is expected to last until mid-November.
Detour signage will be in place to direct traffic during the closure. 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.
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.