Gaetz Revitalization and Downtown Market Moves One Block North
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The Downtown Market is moving one block north today on Little Gaetz Avenue (50 Ave) on the 5000 Block between Ross Street and 51 Street. See you there.
Crosswalk installation between Ross and 49 Street continues this week. It is anticipated the intersection of Gaetz Avenue and Ross Street will open to traffic July 13, and the intersection of Gaetz Avenue and 49 Street will open to traffic July 16.
The concrete work is complete from Prairie Office to the P2 parking lot. Vehicle traffic can now access Little Gaetz through the parking lot.
The Downtown Market this week will be on Little Gaetz between Ross and 51 Street.
Work continues this week between 46 and 47 Street, and 47 and 48 Street. Construction fencing is in place for both blocks and pedestrian access will be maintained at all times. Over the next three to four weeks, the contractors will prepare the roadway base and install catch basins, street light bases, and electrical conduits.
The Ross Street Patio is open, and businesses and residents are encouraged to get outside and enjoy the space. Programs and events will happen throughout the summer, and a schedule is available at www.reddeer.ca/bestsummer.
If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please contact the project team at 403-342-8750 as we work to make your downtown on Gaetz a more vibrant and walkable historic downtown.
Schedule
48 Street to 51 Street
Crosswalk installation between Ross and 49 Street continues this week. It is anticipated the intersection of Gaetz Avenue and Ross Street will open to traffic July 13, and the intersection of Gaetz Avenue and 49 Street will open to traffic July 16.
51 Street to 52 Street
The concrete sidewalk, curbs, and paving stone work is now complete. The road remains closed to traffic until work on the road base is complete.
52 Street intersection and north
The concrete curbs and paving stones at the southwest and southeast corner are complete, and the concrete work for the northwest corner, including the island, is complete.
Concrete work will start this week starting at the northeast corner.
47 Street to 48 Street
Work continues this week between 46 and 47 Street, and 47 and 48 Street. Construction fencing is in place for both blocks and pedestrian access will be maintained at all times. Over the next three to four weeks, the contractors will prepare the roadway base and install catch basins, street light bases, and electrical conduits.
Once this work is complete, one block may open to traffic while concrete work begins in the other. As soon as this information is available we will share it with businesses and residents on both blocks.
Essential work for this block is estimated to take a total of seven weeks.
46 Street to 47 Street
Work continues this week between 46 and 47 Street, and 47 and 48 Street. Construction fencing is in place for both blocks and pedestrian access will be maintained at all times. Over the next three to four weeks, the
contractors will prepare the roadway base and install catch basins, street light bases, and electrical conduits.
Once this work is complete, one block may open to traffic while concrete work begins in the other. As soon as this information is available we will share it with businesses and residents on both blocks.
Essential work for this block is estimated to take a total of seven weeks.
Parking
During construction, Gaetz Avenue will close to vehicle traffic and all efforts will be made to maintain pedestrian access for businesses.
We recommend that businesses direct customers to park on one of the nearby streets, in one of The City's public parking lots located in the area, or in the parkade. For more information on parking downtown or about The City's parking cards, visit www.reddeer.ca/parking.
Who do I contact for more information?
The weekly drop-in meetings are being cancelled as turn out has been very low. We continue to be available by phone and email, and encourage businesses and residents to ask us questions or pass along comments.
Residents and businesses who have questions or concerns during construction should contact The City at 403-342-8750.
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