Beginning Saturday, September 7, the south side of 102 Street and 116 Avenue will be closed for approximately seven days, weather permitting, as part of ongoing roadway improvements.

The closure is taking place to accommodate a Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) and paving operations on 116 Avenue between 102 Street and 100 Street eastbound lanes. Upon completion, traffic will be switched to the eastbound lanes to allow for FDR and paving in the westbound lanes.

Milling operations also begin at the intersection of 100 Street and 116 Avenue on this day. These operations are expected to last for one day, with some minor delays anticipated for traffic in all directions.

Traffic Impacts:

• Northbound traffic on 102 Street will be detoured eastbound via 115 Avenue. Southbound traffic on 102 Street will not be permitted to pass through the 116 Avenue intersection. West and eastbound traffic on 116 Avenue will not be permitted to turn south onto 102 Street. 
• Variable message boards will be updated to guide drivers through detours and ensure a smooth flow of traffic during the closure.
• School bus routes will be impacted but this will not effect pick up or drop off. Expect delays. The applicable school busing providers have been notified of the construction and impact to the school bus routes that use 102 Street. 

Transit Impacts:

• City of Grande Prairie Transit Services will experience the following impacts:
  
  • Stop 820 will be closed for the duration of the construction with riders directed to stop 426.
  • Stop 822 will not be accessed by Route 8, however Route 4 will continue to service this stop as 426.
• These changes will remain in effect until Northern travel is permitted through the intersection at 102 Street and 116 Avenue.

To assist commuters during this period, please refer to the following resources:

• Visit the City Transit page at cityofgp.com/transit for updates and information.
• Log into the On Demand app at gpmyride.app.ridewithvia.com to schedule rides.
• Utilize the "Where’s My Ride" Bus Tracker feature for real-time bus locations.
• Contact 311 for assistance in trip planning. 

"These upgrades are crucial to extending the lifespan of our roads and ensuring they remain safe and reliable for years to come," said Capital Planning and Construction Manager Matt Hinton. "We’re making great progress and appreciate the community’s patience as we work to enhance our city’s infrastructure and keep traffic moving as smoothly as possible during construction."

The City appreciates the public's patience and cooperation as we work to enhance the safety and longevity of our roadways. Additional updates will be provided as work progresses, including any changes to traffic impacts or timelines. 

For details on this and other roadwork projects, please visit cityofgp.com/construction2024 or contact AccessGP at 311 or by email at info@cityofgp.com.