Tag: Automotives

  • Schneider Questions Minister on Funding for Rural Transportation Infrastructure

    Schneider Questions Minister on Funding for Rural Transportation Infrastructure

      EDMONTON, AB – (On Tuesday), Wildrose Little Bow MLA Dave Schneider asked Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Brian Mason about the need for funding for rural transportation infrastructure projects. “In the riding of Little Bow, a roundabout has been proposed for the convergence of highway 23 and highway 519, where seven accidents have taken place…

  • If You Can’t See the Driver of a Big Rig, the Driver Can’t See You Either

    If You Can’t See the Driver of a Big Rig, the Driver Can’t See You Either

    Drivers need to avoid No Zones – areas behind and alongside large commercial vehicles where the driver cannot see your vehicle. Occupants of a passenger vehicle are much more likely to be seriously injured or killed in a collision with a large vehicle due to the differences in weight, stopping distance and rollover potential. “It…

  • Road closure on 21 Street N.E. June 19 – 21

    Road closure on 21 Street N.E. June 19 – 21

      HIGH RIVER, AB: There will be a road closure on 21 Street N.E. at Sunvale Crescent starting at 4 p.m. on Friday, June 19 until Sunday, June 21. This closure is required as part of the Sunvale Place development project and detours will be in place to direct traffic. Drivers and pedestrians are asked…

  • High River Downtown Phase 2 Construction Has Begun

    High River Downtown Phase 2 Construction Has Begun

    Update: June 16, 2015 – Work on phase 2 of the downtown construction program has begun with the closure of 1 Street S.W. between 4 and 5 Avenues S.W. Construction will be conducted in stages to minimize disruptions to traffic, pedestrians and businesses. HIGH RIVER, AB: Work on phase two of the downtown reconstruction program…

  • Third Avenue S.W. to be closed for concrete pour

    Third Avenue S.W. to be closed for concrete pour

      HIGH RIVER, AB: Starting the week of June 15, there will be a road closure on 3 Avenue S.W. between Macleod Trail and 1 Street S.W. to allow crews to pour concrete strips and crosswalks as part of finishing work. Work on this project will only proceed after 4 Avenue S.W. is reopened to…

  • Speeding Doesn’t Always Kill: Brain Injuries Can Change Your Life Forever

    Motor vehicle collisions account for more than one quarter of serious brain injuries in Alberta. This month, Alberta’s Office of Traffic Safety is focusing on speed. “It is staggering that more than one quarter of all traumatic brain injuries in Alberta are due to traffic collisions. These life altering events are entirely preventable. Albertans of…

  • Macleod Trail road closure between 3 and 4 Avenues S.W.

    Macleod Trail road closure between 3 and 4 Avenues S.W.

      HIGH RIVER, AB: A section of Macleod Trail between 3 and 4 Avenues S.W. will be closed starting the evening of Friday, June 12 to allow crews to pour a concrete crosswalk (weather dependent). Access to the joint municipal building and alley will be maintained. The road is anticipated to reopen on Tuesday, June…

  • City of Calgary Opens 5 Street Cycle Track Pilot

    City of Calgary Opens 5 Street Cycle Track Pilot

    The 5 Street portion of the cycle track network pilot project, from 3 Avenue south to 17 Avenue south, opened to the public this morning. “After the early opening of the 12 Avenue cycle track pilot, we are pleased that the weather has continued to cooperate and allow us to complete the work on the…

  • Aheer Statement on Chestermere Intersection Fatality

    Aheer Statement on Chestermere Intersection Fatality

      Edmonton: Chestermere – Rocky View MLA Leela Aheer released the following statement about the death of a young man at the Highway 1 and 791 intersection in Chestermere. “I am utterly devastated that yet another serious collision has occurred at this deadly intersection, and I extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends…

  • Drivers endangering pedestrians on Happy Trails

    Drivers endangering pedestrians on Happy Trails

      High River, AB: The Town has recently become aware that there are drivers who are moving barricades and using part of the Happy Trails system to avoid a detour along 5 Street N.E. and this is putting pedestrians at risk. Several vehicles have been seen driving on the Happy Trails to drive to or…

  • Town of Okotoks Bylaw: Tim’s Traffic Tips

    Town of Okotoks Bylaw: Tim’s Traffic Tips

    The warmer weather has finally arrived and drivers will once again be sharing the road with more bicyclists, pedestrians, and motorcycles. These are vulnerable road users and as such, vigilance and care will be required from all drivers to help reduce injury or death that can occur during a collision. Please be courteous and respect…

  • Road closure on 12 Avenue S.W.

    Road closure on 12 Avenue S.W.

    HIGH RIVER, AB: Starting Wednesday, June 10 there will be a road closure on 12 Avenue S.W. at the railway crossing west of the roundabout. Detours will be in place. Traffic will not be able to enter or exit the roundabout from 12 Avenue S.W. Work is anticipated to take approximately two days to complete.…

  • Soil testing required at 1 Street S.W. between 4 Ave. and 6 Ave. S.W. on June 9

    Soil testing required at 1 Street S.W. between 4 Ave. and 6 Ave. S.W. on June 9

      High River, AB: Almor Testing Services Ltd. will be conducting a soil investigation June 9 on 1 Street S.W., from 4 to 6 Avenue in order to determine soil conditions for a proposed sewer main upgrade. Crews will begin work at 8 a.m. and will be using a truck mounted drill rig to minimize…

  • Road closure on 5 Avenue between 1 Street and 2 Street S.E.

    Road closure on 5 Avenue between 1 Street and 2 Street S.E.

      HIGH RIVER, AB: There will be a road closure at 132 5 Avenue S.E. starting on Monday, June 8 to allow crews to excavate a trench and tie in services to the property line. The work is expected to take approximately four days and will be completed by June 11, weather dependent. Barricades will…

  • Centre Street to be reduced to one lane of traffic

    Centre Street to be reduced to one lane of traffic

      HIGH RIVER, AB: Centre Street will be reduced to one lane of traffic at the railway crossing north of the Centre Street Bridge (near Gas King) starting Saturday, June 6 (weather dependent). Flag persons will be onsite directing traffic. Crews will be removing the railway ties and repaving the road as part of the…