Annual Sidewalk Improvements Start Wednesday

Annual Sidewalk Improvements Start Wednesday

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The City’s annual sidewalk program returns with the first group of upgrades, replacements, or removals occurring on six sites starting Wednesday, June 29.

The locations include:

  • 108 Avenue (95 Street to 92 Street)
  • 96A Street Hillcrest Drive (to the end of the cul-de-sac)
  • 94 Avenue (Resources Road to the west)
  • Patterson Place
    • 83 & 82 Avenue from Patterson Drive to 96 Street
    • 80 Avenue from 99 Street to Patterson Drive
  • Prairie Road (100 Street to the west end of the sidewalk)

Drivers are reminded to watch for workers in all construction areas and to pay attention to all posted signage. The site in Patterson Place at 80 Avenue from 99 Street to Patterson Drive will be a sidewalk removal. The other five sites will be sidewalk replacement and upgrades.

Work on these sites is anticipated to be complete by August 2022.

Background Information

The City’s Sidewalk Program is an annual program that aims to replace existing sidewalks and bring them as close to current standards as possible to ensure accessibility for all sidewalk users.

The City’s current standard for roads typically found in residential areas is a 1.5-metre sidewalk on one side of the road and a 10.5-metre road width.