Highway 16 warranty work continues

The second phase of the Highway 16 warranty repairs was scheduled to begin last Thursday. To facilitate the repairs, the east and westbound lanes were reduced to one lane of traffic throughout the project area from east of 62 Ave. to 75 Ave.

Phase 2 work will start at 75 Ave. and progress east towards 62 Ave., with the closure for westbound traffic lagging slightly to maintain traffic flow as long as possible. Throughout Phase 2, the intersections of Highway 16 and 66 Ave. and Highway 16 and 70 Ave. will be closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic. This will affect motorists by:

Highway 16 from 66 Ave. or 70 Ave.

Motorists must use the service roads north and south of Highway 16 and 43 Street for business access during construction.

Contractor will strive to restore service at Highway 16 and 66 Ave. and Highway 16 and 70 Ave. intersections as quickly as possible after the repairs have been completed.

Background

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- not being able to turn south onto 66 Ave. or 70 Ave. from Highway 16,

- not being able to turn east or west onto

Weather permitting, Phase 2 is expected to take two weeks to complete. Crews will then transition to Phase 3 of the warranty repairs, which includes closing the inside eastand westbound lanes of Highway 16 between east of 62 Ave. and 75 Ave. During the third phase, the intersections of Highway 16 and 66 Ave. and Highway 16 and 70 Ave. will remain closed to facilitate repairs. Motorists will be able to turn north and south onto 62 Ave. and 75 Ave. from Highway 16, as these intersections will remain unaffected.

Throughout construction, the City of Lloydminster and the

Through terms put in place as part of the original contract and through negotiations with the contractor, the City of Lloydminster will bear no costs associated with the removal and replacement of the asphalt, including the reinstatement of the pavement markings.

Motorists are reminded to allow extra time for travel, slow down when driving in construction zones, and obey all signs, detours and barriers.

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The rehabilitation project, completed in 2020 between 62 Ave. and 75 Ave., shows signs of premature asphalt degradation. Following a comprehensive asphalt analysis, the City of Lloydminster, in conjunction with its engineering consultant and contractor, Knelsen Sand & Gravel Ltd., determined that the removal and replacement of the asphalt is required.

It was determined a three-phase approach would best ensure easier access to businesses and properties along Highway 16 and maintain traffic flow in both the east and west directions without needing a crossover as experienced during the original project.

The first phase of the warranty repairs was completed in July 2023.