Highway 16 (44 Street) Rehabilitation Project Frequently Asked Questions

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The following are commonly asked questions related to the Highway 16 (44 Street) Rehabilitation Project. If your question is not included, please contact Engineering at the number proceeding the FAQs.

When is the project start/end date?

The anticipated project start date is the week of May 17, 2021, and will take approximately six months to complete, weather permitting.

Who are the funding partners for the project?

The Highway 16 (44 Street) rehabilitation project is funded through the following:

Municipal Economic Enhancement Program (MEEP) – $1,690,965
Municipal Stimulus Program (MSP) – $2,355,183
Saskatchewan Federal Gas Tax (FGT) – $835,822
Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI) – $1,010,000
City of Lloydminster Road Infrastructure Capital Reserve – $1,118,254

The Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) in Saskatchewan is a federal program administered by the provincial government to help support municipalities.

For more information on federal infrastructure funding, visit: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca.

Will businesses in the affected area remain open?

Yes. Detour signage and business access signage will be maintained throughout the project's duration.

North of Highway 16 (44 Street)

Business access will be available through the north service road between 59 Avenue and 62 Avenue or via 62 Avenue from 47 Street.

South of Highway 16 (44 Street)

Business access will be available through the south service road between 59 Avenue and 70 Avenue, or 43 Street, 66 Avenue, 70 Avenue, 75 Avenue and 80 Avenue.

What other major routes are available to drive through or bypass the city?

To reduce safety concerns and project delays, it is highly recommended that all heavy/oversize loads use the alternative routes proposed below to navigate through or around the city:

North-South Traffic
- Range Road 14
- 40 Avenue
- 75 Avenue
East-West Traffic
- 12 Street
- 67 Street

What will happen to the pedestrian crosswalk located at Highway 16 (44 Street) and 62 Avenue?

The pedestrian crosswalk will be temporarily relocated from 62 Avenue to 59 Avenue.

What other capital infrastructure projects are happening in 2021?

More information about the City of Lloydminster’s 2021 engineering capital infrastructure projects, including street improvement projects, is available at Lloydminster.ca/engineering.

Still have questions?

Email: engservices@lloydminster.ca
Phone: 780-874-3700