Construction Season is Underway in Whitecourt

Construction season has started, and there will be a number of projects undertaken throughout Whitecourt.

 47 Street Sewer Line Replacement Project

This project involves replacing 160 metres of aging sewer pipe to restore proper gravity flow and improve the overall performance of the sewer collection system.

• The project is scheduled to take place Tuesday, July 1 through Friday, August 8. Work will take place 7:00am to 7:00pm.
• Eastbound traffic on 49 Avenue will be reduced to single lane near the intersection of 49 Avenue and 47 Street. (See attached map.)
• Sidewalk access will remain open.

2025 Street Improvement Project – Sunset Boulevard and 42 Avenue

As part of the 2025 Street Improvement Program, a portion of 42 Avenue and the hilltop traffic circle will be resurfaced.

• The project is scheduled to take place Tuesday, July 1 through Thursday, July 3. Work will take place 7:00am to 7:00pm.
• 42 Avenue south of Highway 43 will be closed to all traffic until construction is complete. (See attached map for details.)
• Traffic along Sunset Boulevard at the intersection of 42 Avenue will be reduced to single lane, with a flag person onsite to direct traffic flow. Drivers are asked to use alternate routes in the hilltop area.  (See attached map for details.)
• Please drive with caution, and obey all posted signs and speed limits.
• Sidewalk access will remain open.

 2025 Street Improvement Program Project – Dahl Drive between 52 Avenue and 55 Avenue

• The project is scheduled to take place Tuesday, July 1 through Friday, July 18.
• Traffic on Dahl Drive will be reduced to single lane, with a flag person controlling the intersections. (See attached map for details.)
• Milling and paving will be taking place during the night so traffic will be minimally impacted.

 Festival Park Pathway Improvement Project – Pond Pathway and Access to 57 Avenue

• The project is scheduled to take place Friday, July 4 through Thursday, July 17.
• Pedestrian access will be interrupted and may require alternate access.  (See attached map for details.)
• Access to River Slides will be available.

Miscellaneous Construction Projects

• Various construction projects will be occurring throughout town between Tuesday, July 1 to Sunday, July 6.
• Temporary lane closures will be in place and will be controlled by a flag person and signage. (See attached map for construction locations.)

Please drive with caution, and obey all posted signs and speed limits.