Active Commuting updatesConstruction updatesRoad closures Crews continue to get as much work done as possible while the temperatures remaining above freezing and the ground is snow-free. Here’s what’s happening for maintenance and construction work in Beaumont this week: New projects/updates: Sanitary sewer line repair: The underground work is complete, and 47 Street between 50 and 50A Avenue is now open, with a temporary gravel surface. Paving will happen before winter if temperatures stay above freezing over the next few weeks. 50 Avenue water feedline construction: Progress update for east of 50 Street: Pressure testing passed on portion of the pipe between the St. Vital pumphouse to about 48 Street. Crews have started to move equipment out and paving is now underway. Paving between the St. Vital pumphouse and 48 Street is anticipated to be done before winter if temperatures stay above freezing. Progress update for west of 50 Street: Feedline installation in front of École Bellevue School to the staff lot west access is complete. Crews will take advantage of the fall break this week to install the underground pipe across the bus lane to prevent minimal disruption when school convenes next week. The contractor is trying to get as much work done as possible before freezing temperatures set in. Crews will return in spring 2027 to finish the areas that may not get completed near both pumphouses. Sidewalk and parking lane closures – Forest Heights: Crews are completing shallow utility installations near 40 St and 47 Avenue in the Forest Heights area. Sidewalk and parking lane closures will be in place while the work is completed. Ongoing projects: Parking lane and sidewalk closures – Dansereau Meadows: Crews are installing a manhole near Dansereau Way and 62 Avenue. Parking lane and sidewalk closures will be in place, and traffic may also be down to one-way alternating traffic at times. Flaggers will be in place to direct traffic when this occurs. Construction traffic – Coloniale Way: Heavy construction traffic is expected near the 9 Coloniale commercial development due to clay hauling. Please slow down and watch for crossing vehicles. Winter preparation: The Public Works team is preparing for winter, including winterizing fire hydrants, prepping roads and pathways and getting equipment ready. Ball diamond safety netting – Four Seasons Park: Safety netting has been installed at the West Recreation Site and installation continues at the Four Seasons ball diamonds. Temporary fencing has also been installed near the dog park for additional safety measures while this work is being completed. Wastewater system renewal work: A contractor is completing sewer and manhole cleaning and relining work at several locations in Beaumont. Impacted residents will receive advance notice from the contractor about any water outages or restrictions that may be in place. There may also be short-term, temporary traffic disruptions/lane closures and parking restrictions in place. Washroom renovations – Ken Nichol Regional Recreation Centre: The downstairs washrooms are closed for renovations. Use the upper lobby washrooms. * Projects may be added or revised throughout the week when new details are received. Dates and schedules are approximate and may change due to weather conditions, contractor availability, schedule changes and other unforeseen factors.