Construction work is underway on Bridge Street and when complete there will be a new pedestrian crossing at Grove Avenue.
The Mail reported in its June 29 edition that construction is beginning on Highway 9, north of the Gordon Taylor Bridge. This project includes replacing medians and then resurfacing the highway from the bridge to near Fountain Tire.
Drumheller CAO Darryl Drohomerski says the design of the road and medians will remain much the same and there is no change to how traffic is routed through the busy thoroughfare.
One change will be a new pedestrian crossing.
“The crosswalk will actually be signalized,” said Drohomerski. “Alberta Transportation looked at that, and the amount of traffic at that intersection, and felt that it did deserve to have lights at it.”
The crosswalk connects North Drumheller with businesses on the east side of the highway. This is particularly busy in the summer months with local foot traffic and visitors camping in the area.
The construction began on July 3 and is expected to last until August 24.
“There will be some traffic restrictions in the area so we ask that drivers are vigilant and to expect delays when commuting,” said director of infrastructure Armia Mikhaiel.
