Seventh Avenue W. from 20th to 22nd Street W. will be closed for paving until July 30. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)

By Alison Sandstrom

Infrastructure matters

No repaving hold-ups despite poor weather

Jul 21, 2020 | 2:06 PM

Despite some exceptionally wet weather, Prince Albert city crews are making good use of the construction season.

Surface works manager Marcel Gareau told paNOW this year’s $4.4 million paving program is on track, with around 40 per cent of the 6.6 kilometers of city streets and avenues slated for repaving now complete.

“It’s rained basically every two to three days,” Gareau said. “Which is certainly a big struggle with pouring concrete and laying asphalt. So it’s slowing us down, but we’re being efficient. Paving our streets is one of our top priorities, so we’re making it work.”

Seventh Avenue W. from 20th to 22nd Street W. and 20th Street W. from Sixth to Eighth Avenue will be closed from Tuesday until July 30 for paving.

Roads shown in pink have been identified for repaving in 2020, while roads shown in blue will have utility work done. (Website/City of P.A.)

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Gareau said almost all the paving on Second Avenue West is now done, with just one section of concrete at the corner of 32nd Street W. left to be replaced after the August long weekend. The traffic lights at that intersection will also be upgraded.

Overall Gareau said the public has been very patient with road closures and detours. He thanked them for their cooperation and added that he hopes they like the improvements.

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