Active Commuting updatesConstruction updatesRoad closures Starting in late August, 50 Avenue will be restricted to one lane of alternating traffic in front of École Bellevue School and the Beaumont Community Centre to relocate an existing utility line and install the new water feedline. Project impacts Significant travel delays are expected in this area, especially when school starts at the end of August. Residents and nearby businesses/community groups will notice more congestion in the area as school resumes and traffic is limited to one lane on 50 Avenue. Residents are encouraged to seek alternate routes until this work is completed, pending any additional unforeseen circumstances and delays. Parking at the CCBCC may be limited, as the parking lot is being used for drop-off and pick-up at École Bellevue School and school staff will be parking in the northeast gravel lot. The construction zone will change as work progresses. Two-way traffic will return as soon as possible. The work area will become smaller and less disruptive throughout September as work moves away from the school. The school is sharing direct communication to parents about drop-off and pick-up instructions through the school’s communication channels. Safety The safety of students, pedestrians and motorists is the City’s top priority. To keep everyone safe, the following safety measures will be in place: Dedicated flaggers during weekdays to direct alternating traffic and assist students crossing 50 Avenue safely. Automated traffic signals will be used to direct traffic flow in the evening and on weekends when crews are not present. Scaling back heavy construction activities and machinery movement during peak drop-off and pick-up times. Secure construction fencing around all work zones. Please follow all signage and stay away from fenced areas. Motorists are asked to drive with extra caution in the area and in the CCBCC parking lot, especially during peak volume times before school, during lunch and after school. Follow all posted signs and directions from flaggers. Project schedule update Progress on the 50 Avenue water feedline project is behind schedule. While the City is hopeful that work will be completed by the end of the construction season, any further delays may extend timelines. Several factors have contributed to delays: Wettest summer on record in a century: Record-breaking summer rainfall (500–580 mm since June 1) has significantly delayed project progress. Saturated soil makes the site unstable, forcing work stoppages until ground conditions dry out. Additionally, off-site disposal facilities have closed because the soft ground cannot support haul trucks, creating further backlogs for the feedline project. Underground infrastructure lines: An unexpected utility line was discovered during excavation directly where the underground pipe must go. The City of Beaumont, the project consultant, the utility owner, and the contractor worked together to design a practical, cost-effective solution, which delayed the overall timeline. Supply chain delays: Several products required for the feedline need to be manufactured, and there have been supply chain delays on getting products delivered. This further pushes back the timeline, as certain aspects of the project cannot happen until these components arrive. Preventing other disruptions: Excavating near existing utilities and infrastructure requires extra time and precision to maintain crew safety and prevent accidental service disruptions. This can lead to additional time being required for certain sections of the project, further creating delays for work in other project areas. Construction demands throughout the Edmonton region: The weather this summer has created significant delays for most construction projects throughout the Edmonton region. Additional construction crews are not available to help make up time with the project due to competing demands and construction projects across the region. The City understands that delays and prolonged lane and road closures can be frustrating; however, this critical infrastructure project adds necessary redundancies to the City’s water system, so safe, reliable drinking water is available for current and future needs. The City appreciate residents’ patience and understanding while this important project is underway. For more information about the water feedline project, see the original public notice.