Active Commuting updatesConstruction updatesRoad closures Construction starts May 25, 2026, on a new water feedline along 50 Avenue between the Main Pumphouse and reservoir near 57 Street and the St. Vital pumphouse and reservoir east of 47 Street. This work is part of the City’s approved 2026 capital projects and reflects Beaumont’s continued investment in the infrastructure that residents and businesses rely on every day. While the current water system continues to meet the community’s drinking water needs, this project will help the City stay ahead of future growth by improving system capacity, reliability, and redundancy in the water distribution network. Construction is expected to continue until the end of October 2026, subject to weather, underground conditions, and other construction-related factors. The project may continue into 2027 if additional time is needed. At-a-glance A new water feedline is being installed along 50 Avenue: Residents can expect ongoing construction activity, traffic pattern changes and rolling lane closures. A sanitary sewer line at 50 Avenue and 47 Street is being repaired: The repair is being completed during the same construction window to help limit future disruption. Traffic and parking impacts are expected along 50 Avenue: Residents can expect delays, reduced lanes in active work areas and no parking on the north side of 50 Avenue. Project area The map below shows the approximate work area along 50 Avenue, including the water feedline route between the Main and St. Vital pumphouses and the sanitary sewer repair near 50 Avenue and 47 Street. What to expect on 50 Avenue Traffic and parking lane closures along 50 Avenue are expected to begin the week of May 25. Work will happen in phases, so impacts may shift as crews move through the project area. During construction, residents and drivers should expect: Ongoing traffic pattern changes and rolling lane closures along 50 Avenue Delays through active work areas Two-way traffic to be maintained, with one lane open in each direction while the waterline is installed No parking on the north side of 50 Avenue Temporary electronic message boards near the work area before lane closures begin Signage and traffic control measures to guide drivers through the area Drivers are asked to slow down near crews, watch for changing traffic patterns and allow extra travel time. Extra project information Access to homes and businesses: Access to private driveways and entryways will be maintained throughout the project. If driveway, business or side road access will be affected, the contractor will notify impacted residents and businesses in advance. Why the sewer repair is included: A sanitary sewer line at 50 Avenue and 47 Street will also be repaired as part of this project. Completing this repair at the same time as the waterline installation renews aging infrastructure, reduces the risk of sewer backups, and limits future disruption while crews are already working in the area. Work hours: Construction work will follow the City’s noise restrictions and work hours outlined in the Community Standards Bylaw. Project updates: This work is included on the City’s Capital Project Dashboard, where monthly project updates will be shared as construction progresses. Questions For questions about this project, contact the Infrastructure Project Design and Delivery team at municipalprojects@beaumont.ab.ca.