Construction season in the valley is ramping up as Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors is mustering to complete some highway improvements.
Signs have been posted on Highway 838 North Dinosaur Trail for a repaving project.
Wayne Wood of Alberta Transportation explains, “The work consists of a full-width asphalt overlay on two separate stretches of Highway 838. One from just west of the museum access road to approximately three kilometres west of RR211, and the other from just west of RR212 to the ferry. There is also some work at the highway intersections at 14 Street, 17 Street and 25 Street to widen them.”
The project is an asphalt overlay across the entire width of the road surface and the overlay will go right to the ramp of the Bleriot Ferry.
He said traffic implications are expected to be relatively minor.
“The only work located between the museum and the Town of Drumheller would be the intersection widening work. The majority of that occurs off to the sides of the road so impacts to traffic are expected to be relatively minor,” he said. “In addition, the contractor is required to coordinate any work within Drumheller with the Town.”
He notes construction is tentatively scheduled to begin in late June to early July, and will take approximately 60 to 70 days to complete, weather permitting.
