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Resurfacing 48th Ave expected to cause delays

Resurfacing of a 12-block stretch of 48th Avenue in Red Deer will delay traffic and eliminate numerous parking spots for about a week this month.Starting on Tuesday, crews will remove the existing asphalt surface. Then by Aug. 8 or 9, a layer of oil will be applied to the road surface. Motorists will be able to use 48th Avenue during this work, however traffic delays are expected and flaggers will direct traffic around equipment. Parking along 48th Avenue will not be allowed during construction.

Resurfacing of a 12-block stretch of 48th Avenue in Red Deer will delay traffic and eliminate numerous parking spots for about a week this month.

Starting on Tuesday, crews will remove the existing asphalt surface. Then by Aug. 8 or 9, a layer of oil will be applied to the road surface. Motorists will be able to use 48th Avenue during this work, however traffic delays are expected and flaggers will direct traffic around equipment. Parking along 48th Avenue will not be allowed during construction.

Sections of 48th Avenue will be close on Aug. 9 and 10 for paving: on Aug. 9, from 55th to 49th Street, and on Aug. 10, from 49th to 43rd Street.

All road construction is weather dependent and scheduling may change due to weather conditions.

For more information on road closures, visit www.reddeer.ca/roadclosures.