Road Construction
Road construction is necessary to maintain safe travel in any community. New roads, maintenance and upgrades are strategically planned according to specific construction specifications.
Current construction
The Major Projects Map and Road Closures map (below) highlight current construction areas in Medicine Hat. Projects that are very long in duration, or affect a majority of travelling public, may be highlighted with their own project webpage. View the City Projects webpage for more info. And don't forget to subscribe to have up-to-date advisories delivered right to your inbox.
Doing work in a city roadway?
All work performed in city-owned roads and road right-of-ways requires accommodation for safe travel around the work area. The Temporary Traffic Control Manual outlines basic principles and minimum standards for traffic control for:
- The safety of employees at the worksite
- The safety of motorists and pedestrians within the traffic control zone
- The protection of equipment used at the worksite
- Minimizing traffic disruption around the worksite
The following form must be filled out four business days in advance of the expected work start date.
Street light de-energization
Streetlight de-energization is mandatory when working within 1.0 metres of any streetlight cable.
If a project requires street light de-energization, contractors must complete and submit the City's Streetlight De-Energization Request Form at least 48 hours prior to excavation.
Fill out the web form below, or download the fillable PDF version, and submit it to the Municipal Works department at mw@medicinehat.ca.
Streetlight de-energization request form (PDF) Streetlight de-energization request form (web)
Provincial highway projects
Alberta Transportation constructs and maintains provincial highways both within and outside city limits. These projects are currently underway.
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