Construction update for 19 Street Improvement Project

Drivers on 19 Street in Red Deer will soon experience some traffic pattern changes as contractors get set to start roundabout construction at the intersection of 19 Street and 40 Avenue.

Starting late next week, no left turns will be permitted at the intersection and traffic heading north or south on 40 Avenue will be detoured to turn right onto 19 Street as no straight-through traffic will be permitted.

“This traffic pattern will maximize the work area and help to keep the project on schedule,” said Christine Villeneuve, Project Manager for The City of Red Deer. “There are also traffic delays on 19 Street between Gaetz Avenue and 49 Avenue as they complete the road rehabilitation there.”

The City would also like to remind pedestrians and bicyclists that trails on the north and south of 19 Street are closed between Irwin Avenue and Sharpe Avenue. The trail on the south will be open from Sharpe Avenue to access Oxbows Off Leash Dog Park through the north entrance gate.