The City of Grande Prairie’s 2020 Sidewalk Program is scheduled to begin throughout the city on Wednesday. Existing sidewalks will be removed and replaced with new, wider sidewalks.

Swanavon – On Wednesday, July 15 Wapiti Gravel Suppliers will begin replacing sidewalks on 101 Street between 89 Avenue and 88 Avenue. Local traffic will be maintained during construction, with some impacts to parking as equipment and construction materials are in the area.

College Park – Crews will replace sidewalks along:

• 103 Avenue between 106 Street and 105 Street
• 101 Avenue between 106 Street and 105 Street
• 105 Street between 101 Avenue and 100 Avenue

South Patterson Place – Three areas will see new sidewalks in the South Patterson Place neighbourhood:

• 80 Avenue and 79 Avenue between Poplar Drive and 94 Street, and 94 Street between 80 Avenue and 79 Avenue (large loop)
• 78 Avenue and 77 Avenue between Poplar Drive and 95 Street, and 95 Street between 78 Avenue and 77 Avenue (large loop). A portion of the inner loop on 78/77 Avenue will be removed and not replaced.
• 79 Avenue between 99 Street and 98 Street, and 98 Street between 79 Avenue and Prairie Road

Drivers are reminded to watch for workers in all construction areas and to pay attention to all posted signage.

The 2020 Sidewalk Program is anticipated to be complete by September 2020.

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.