Construction Updates

• Griffin Rd.
• Roadways Throughout Cochrane

Line painting including bike lane lines is scheduled to begin this evening (Tues, May 23) and take place over the next few evenings, weather permitting. 

Please stay back from the line painting equipment and avoid driving on fresh lines.

The new bike lanes will be painted on Griffin Rd, from Griffin Industrial Pt. to River Ave. These new lanes will provide a safe transportation option for people of all ages and abilities, for both commuting and recreational purposes, enhancing community connectivity. 

𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿 – 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟳

Crews will be working Wednesday, in the right turning lane off 5th Ave between Scotiabank and the Mobil gas station, to repair a water main valve. 

Work will begin at 7 am and be complete within the day. The road will remain open, flaggers will be on-site to direct traffic. No interruption of water service is anticipated. Please obey directions from the construction crews and drive with care.

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Crews will be working on Sunset Circle to repair the sanitary service. This will include no through traffic while work is underway. Please obey all signage in the area. Work is anticipated to begin around 7 am and conclude by 8 pm.

Thank you for your patience as Town crews complete this work.

Construction on the Highway 1A/22 Interchange has begun!

Cochrane is getting a new interchange at the Highway 1A and Highway 22 intersection. The new interchange will improve the flow of traffic and accommodate the Town’s expected growth. Construction on this project is anticipated to take about 3 years to complete.

What you should expect to see in the upcoming weeks:

🚧 Preparation of the construction site by the contractor, including setting up trailers at the west end of the project area, just south of the Cochrane and District Agricultural Society building. 

🚧 Excavation and movement of materials, focused on the big hill and the area east of Highway 22 and north of Highway 1A. 

No traffic impacts are anticipated due to this work. Please obey the posted speed limit and be aware of the construction area. 

We will continue to provide timely updates as work is set to start on other areas of the project.

To learn more visit: https://www.alberta.ca/cochrane-interchange.aspx

View a rendering of the interchange: https://youtu.be/jmDwEVbDoMU

Sanitary System Inspection

Proactive maintenance of Cochrane’s utilities and infrastructure is crucial to extend the life of vital assets. 

April 18-20, overnight sanitary sewer inspections and cleaning will take place in Glenbow.

This work must take place overnight when the waste volume in the pipes is low and traffic is at a minimum to minimize community impact. 

What you need to know as a homeowner:

• Service interruptions are not anticipated.

• During the inspection air occasionally vents into a home through the sewer service line. It is possible for water in the toilet bowl to bubble, and in rare cases, splash out of the bowl. Keep the toilet lid down to avoid any odors or splashing. If you observe unusual odors in your home, run water into your drains to flush the lines.

• You may notice a slight rumble from the work truck while work is underway in the area. 

We appreciate your support and patience while we maintain our utilities.

Crews will be working Thursday, on Centre Ave & 1st St, to repair a water main valve. The road will remain open, flaggers will be on-site to direct traffic. No interruption of water service is anticipated. Please obey directions from the construction crews and drive with care.

Highway 1A Storm Sewer Installation

Weather permitting, new storm sewer piping will be installed across Fourth Avenue on the north side of Hwy 1A.

The work is scheduled for overnight Friday March 3 and Saturday March 4^th starting at 7pm each day with the road re-opening to two-way traffic each morning.

Additional closures for re-paving have been scheduled for overnight on Monday March 6 and Tuesday March 7.

During the work, one lane of alternating traffic will be in place on Fourth Avenue.  Please obey instructions from the flagging personnel and signage.

SANITARY SYSTEM INSPECTION

Proactive maintenance of Cochrane’s utilities and infrastructure is crucial to extend the life of vital assets. 

In coming weeks, overnight sanitary sewer inspections and cleaning will take place in  Glenbow, East End, Riverview, The Quarry and Downtown, this work will take an evening or two for each area.

This work must take place overnight when the waste volume in the pipes is low and traffic is at a minimum to decrease impact to motorists. The days on which the work will take place will be established based on favorable weather conditions. 

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HWY 1A IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT: 5^th AVENUE ACCESS 

Crews are in the final stretch for 2022 construction work. Over the next few weeks, residents should anticipate some additional traffic safety measures in place, including:

• Speed limits will be reduced to 30km/h throughout the construction areas. 
• Additional cement barriers will be placed, which will limit traffic flow to single eastbound and westbound lanes in most of the construction area. 
• Starting as early as this weekend, access to Fifth Avenue from HWY 1A will be closed as crews work to build the new Fifth Avenue intersection. Follow the detour signage. 

Do your part to keep construction zones safe for everyone – slow down and be patient. We all deserve a safe workplace.

Find out more about the project at Cochrane.ca/HWY1A.

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