The city is advising Grande Prairie commuters of a road rehabilitation project that will have numerous traffic impacts for drivers in the Westpointe area.
On August 21st, a “comprehensive road rehabilitation project” will begin on 84th Avenue and 116th Street, with the goal of addressing current and future traffic demands.
The work will move forward in three stages, with an expected completion date in early October.
The first stage includes full-depth reclamation work on the eastbound lanes of 84th Avenue and includes the removal of existing pavement, compacting, repaving, and new roadway markings. Stage two will see traffic management measures implemented as a result of the FDR portion of the project. Following the completion of the work on 84th Avenue, FDR and milling/overlay work will begin on 116th Street, marking the beginning of stage three.
As a result, during stage one, eastbound lanes on 84th Avenue will be redirected to the westbound lanes to accommodate two-way traffic. The city suggests that short-term road closures could occur and a reduced speed limit of 30 kilometres per hour will be enforced.
Stage two will see the bulk of traffic impacts with no through traffic being allowed at the intersection. Southbound traffic on 116th Street going east on 84th Avenue will be redirected to the northbound lanes at 89th Avenue, allowing for two-way traffic; however, local traffic to the Kensington area will be maintained. Non-local traffic will follow a detour at 89th Avenue. Trucks and non-local traffic in Northbound lanes will be detoured at 68th Avenue with local traffic having the option to follow a detour at 77th Avenue.
During stage three’s milling and overlay work, similar traffic management measures will be implemented.
No transit impacts are expected, but riders are encouraged to anticipate some delays. Additionally, pedestrians will not have to worry as access on the south side of 84th Avenue will remain open throughout the construction.
