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Lloydminster, AB/SK – Phase 2 of the Central Business District Replacement Program (downtown construction) is scheduled to begin Saturday, June 10, 2023. This follows the successful completion of Phase 1, which concluded approximately one week ahead of schedule.
Effective 6 a.m., motorists are advised the intersection of 50 Street and 50 Avenue will be closed until early October 2023. Also closed during that time is 50 Street between 50 Avenue and 49 Avenue. The closure is essential to facilitate the ongoing improvements to the underground infrastructure as the City of Lloydminster begins implementing the long-term Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan.
During construction, alternative traffic routes are recommended to minimize disruption to daily commutes. Detour signs will be prominently displayed to guide traffic around the construction zone, with 49 Avenue being the main thoroughfare to travel north/south through the city. Unless making deliveries in the immediate area, larger vehicles and equipment must use the truck and dangerous goods routes available at Lloydminster.ca/routes.
The City of Lloydminster reminds motorists to allow extra time for travel and appreciates the patience and co-operation of all motorists as the project team diligently works to complete this vital initiative.
All downtown businesses remain open. Patrons are advised to follow the business access signage on the 49 Street alleyway east of 50 Avenue.
For more information about the construction project and other downtown initiatives, visit Lloydminster.ca/Downtown.
Phase 2 Road Closures
Saturday, June 10 through Friday, October 31, 2023, weather permitting
The intersection of 50 Avenue and 50 Street will be closed in all directions, along with 50 Street between 50 Avenue and 49 Avenue.
The intersection of 49 Avenue and 50 Street will be open to north, south and eastbound traffic.
Downtown Parking & Navigation
During construction, 24 temporary parking stalls are available at Synergy Credit Union at the corner of 49 Avenue and 49 Street. These temporary parking stalls are intended to replace the spots unavailable during construction. Motorists are advised to use the dedicated parking stalls.
Detour and local traffic only signs will be placed throughout the area to show traffic and visitors how to access properties while avoiding the construction site. There will be no parking or pedestrian access permitted in the work zone until the end of the construction period. Emergency access will be maintained to all affected businesses at all times through alternate routes.
Project Scope
The program consists of replacing and upgrading underground municipal infrastructure throughout the downtown core to maintain the serviceability and longevity of the city’s underground systems. Further work includes removing and reconstructing the roadway surface, sidewalks, benches and other public amenities to bring the DARP's vision to life.
During construction, access to properties along 50 Street will be restricted, and portions of existing sidewalks will be left In place to permit access to business front doors. Back alleys will remain open at all times for business owners, employees and customers.
Work will take place between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Sundays.
Learn More
Visit Lloydminster.ca/CBDRP to learn more about the central business district replacement program. This web page includes traffic accommodations and will host regular project updates.
More information about the City of Lloydminster’s 2023 engineering capital infrastructure projects is available at Lloydminster.ca/engineering.
Traffic updates are available at Lloydminster.ca/traffic.
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