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starting sept. 10

Road closure upcoming as work continues to expand hospital parkade

Sep 4, 2024 | 2:57 PM

AHS is advising of a temporary upcoming road closure at the hospital parkade as expansion continues.

39 Street will temporarily close next week to accommodate the delivery and installation of additional precast concrete needed to form the parkade’s new levels.

Starting Sept. 10, 39 Street will be closed between 52 Avenue and 51 Avenue directly south of the parkade. The parkade exit onto 39 Street will also be closed during this time, with pedestrian traffic being redirected around the parkade to the east and west.

City of Red Deer transit stops along the impacted section of 39 Street will be temporarily relocated to the west. Signage will direct users to alternate stops.

The street closure will also require changes to the access of the 39 Street parking lot for AHS staff and volunteers who are registered to park there. A temporary entrance and exit will be established to the east, off of 51 Avenue.

AHS will be working closely with our contractors to minimize the traffic impacts wherever possible for patients, staff and neighbouring residents.

The closure is expected to last until mid-November.

Detour signage will be in place to direct traffic during this work. Motorists are asked to please slow down when approaching or driving in the construction areas and to obey all posted signs and personnel directing traffic. Pedestrians are also asked to please keep to posted sidewalks for their safety around construction traffic.

Construction timelines and project updates will continue to be posted online at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre Parkade Expansion | Together 4 Health (albertahealthservices.ca).

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