The City of Grande Prairie has released its schedule for traffic signal maintenance throughout the summer.
Traffic signal repairs and replacements are conducted annually and officials say the work is critical in helping to keep the city’s traffic control systems running smoothly.
Work will range from simple projects like pole replacements, to full rehabilitations of traffic infrastructure.
This season’s work kicked off on April 22nd at the lights on the intersection of 116th Avenue and 100th Street, and will continue throughout much of the summer.
So far, seven intersections have been chosen for maintenance and include 84th Avenue and 100th Street, 68th Avenue and 108th Street, 116th Avenue and 102nd Street, 108th Avenue and 100th Street, 98th Avenue and 100th Street, and 97th Avenue and 100th Street.
As most of the work is being completed on arterial roads where traffic is heavy, officials say flow will be maintained in “all directions,” but lane closures could be implemented while crews are on site.
Additionally, to reduce further impact, the city says any work that might affect the normal operation of traffic signals will be conducted during off-peak hours.
