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Poplar Avenue & North Railway Street Intersection Closure April 20 - 28

Project Location

  • Poplar Avenue & North Railway Street intersection

Type of Work

  • Underground water and sanitary sewer main replacement
  • Full intersection reconstruction and paving

Schedule

  • April 20 – 28, weather permitting

Impacts

  • Temporary closure of Poplar Avenue at the intersection of North Railway Street and Poplar Avenue
  • Traffic will detour around Poplar Avenue during utility work. Flaggers will be present to direct traffic during milling and paving activities on North Railway Street.
  • Short delays and traffic congestion in the area

What to Expect

  • Traffic control personnel on site
  • Clearly marked work zone
  • Expect slower travel through the intersection and a detour around the intersection of Poplar Avenue and North Railway Street

Why This Work is Happening

This work completes remaining underground and road improvements from the first phase of last year’s Downtown Improvements project, helping ensure reliable infrastructure and a fully finished intersection. Learn more about the Downtown Improvements project at https://shapeourtown.okotoks.ca/downtown 

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