Record rainfall dampens downtown construction

Jul 27, 2018 | 6:23 AM

Downtown construction continues after a few days of record rainfall last week.

City Representative for the Downtown Rehabilitation and Streetscapes Project Monty Haughian says the wet weather didn’t go unnoticed.

“The weather last weekend definitely impacted so much. The Alberta Summer Games, Street Performers Festival, and work on 100 Avenue. It did impact the schedule but Wapiti (Gravel Suppliers) are working hard to catch up on what they’ve lost in that time,” said Haughian.

A one lane closure southbound at 100 Street between 99 and 101 Avenues began on Thursday and is set to last approximately a week. Minor traffic delays can be expected while work continues.

Haughian says eventually work will be done on 100 Street to prepare for the proposed fourth phase of the project. When that work starts, the intersection will close to north/south traffic for a full day at 100 Avenue and 100 Street. The date is still up in the air.

Despite the rain, crews were able to get all the businesses west of 101 Street back onto the main waterline.

The underground infrastructure is being done on 100 Avenue between Wonderland to Simple Temptations.

Phase three of the project is set to be complete by the fall.

by Justine Kelsie