Bridgework is underway on Highway 10X leading to Wayne.
The iconic 11 Bridges to Wayne are a great attraction and a road trip destination. However now and again they are in need of some repairs.
On June 8, work began on bridge number 3 spanning the Rosebud River.
This bridge, originally constructed in1928 requires the replacement of the decking as well as support structures.
They are completing the work in two phases. The first phase will include work below the bridge deck. This will happen between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. The bridge will largely remain open during this time, but there may be limited traffic and drivers could experience some delays.
The second phase includes work on the bridge deck and it is expected to go between June 29 and July 31. This work will be done at night, between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. Monday through Thursday a full closure of the bridge will be required. No work will take place on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday nights.
The bridge will be reopened each morning at 7 a.m. and remains open until 9 p.m.
Those who need to travel during these nighttime hours, can reach Wayne via a detour travelling Highway 56 to Highway 569 and then Range Road 295 to Excelsior Road, entering Wayne from the south.
This is not the only bridge work planned for this season. The work on this bridge needs to be completed to allow transportation of construction equipment for work on the fourth bridge structure on Highway 10X.

    Special Areas shared their report on the recent public consultation for the Special Areas Water Supply Project (SAWSP), available at www.specialareas.ab.ca.
    This report summarizes feedback provided during March’s consultation, including what people thought the next steps should be for the project. This feedback will be used by the Advisory Council and Board to help inform their decision on whether Special Areas should move ahead with additional investment in the project.
    “We were pleased to see how engaged ratepayers and other stakeholders were during our consultation on SAWSP.” said Jordon Christianson, Chair. “From attending community information sessions to sharing their thoughts on the survey, people throughout the Special Areas provided clear feedback on what we should be doing next for SAWSP. This feedback will be critical in helping the Advisory Council and the Board make a well-informed decision that considers potential impacts to different project stakeholders.”
    The consultation included three community information sessions hosted throughout the region and a survey that gathered specific feedback. The survey, which was available online and at District Offices, asked for feedback on whether Special Areas should continue investing in the project.
    Special Areas presented the three options being considered, including shelving the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report, requesting a technical review on the EIA by Alberta Environment and Parks, or pursuing a formal public interest determination from the Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB). These options had estimated costs which ranged from nothing up to $10 million dollars.
    Stakeholders throughout the region shared their feedback on next steps for SAWSP, and most responses came from ratepayers residing in the Special Areas.
    Responses were divided between not wanting the Board to make any further investment in the project to asking for a public interest determination by the NRCB. The last option, which included requesting a formal determination by the NRCB, was estimated to cost between $2 million and $10 million dollars.
     For more information on the SAWSP, or to view the report on the consultation, contact your local District Office or head to www.specialareas.ab.ca.