Active Commuting updatesConstruction updatesRoad closures Crews are taking full advantage of the gorgeous fall weather this week, wrapping up some of the ongoing construction and maintenance projects and starting new ones. Here’s what to expect for activity around Beaumont this week: New projects/updates: 50 Avenue water feedline construction: Work begins on the sanitary sewer line replacement along 47 Street and 50 Avenue in St. Vital. This work is expected to last one month, pending weather conditions, schedule changes, and other unforeseen underground construction factors. 50 Avenue between 44 and 48 Street is closed for the duration of the sewer line replacement. Choose an alternate route or follow the detour in place. The Four Seasons Spray Park will close for the season starting September 22. Water main installation – TWP Rd 510 and RR 240: Work begins this week for a water main installation. The eastbound lane along TWP Rd 510 and RR 240 will be closed. One-way alternating traffic will be in place, with flaggers directing traffic. Ongoing trail and road shoulder closures are expected along TWP Rd 510 and RR 240 until the start of November. A small road and sidewalk closure is in place for some residents in Rideau Cres. The contractor sent direct notices to impacted residents. Hydrant flushing and winterizing: Water crews will be out around the City for the next month to flush and winterize fire hydrants. Cenotaph construction – Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre (BSRC): The Cenotaph monument was installed at the BSRC last week and the roundabout has reopened. Snow and ice control installation – BSRC: The parking stalls and sidewalk directly next to the north side of the Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre (BSRC) are closed to install permanent snow and ice guards on the roof ahead of the winter season. Ongoing projects: Temporary road and sidewalk closure in Coloniale Estates: A temporary road and sidewalk closure on Rue Bouchard between Coloniale Way and Brochu Court. Access will be restricted to local traffic only for residents on Rue Bouchard to access their homes and driveways. The closure is expected to last until end of day September 21. Nature Park playground renewal: Nature Park is closed for playground renewal work. The renewal includes removing existing playground structures, installing new playground equipment, replacing the playground border and adding a layer of new wood chips to the play area. Underground utility repairs – Triomphe Estates: Two localized road and sidewalk closures are in place near 36 Street and Triomphe Boulevard and 35 Street near 45 Avenue for underground utility repairs. Temporary detours are in place while the work is underway. Transformer relocation – Dansereau Meadows: FortisAlberta is relocating a transformer near 65 Street and 62 Avenue in Dansereau Meadows. Parking lane and sidewalk closures are in effect until this work is complete. 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. The Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre (BSRC) Aquatic Centre is temporarily closed for annual preventative maintenance from September 10 to October 1. Read more about the closure >> Washroom renovations – Ken Nichol Regional Recreation Centre: The downstairs washrooms are closed for renovations. Use the upper lobby washrooms. Construction traffic – Dansereau Meadows: Expect heavy machinery and trucks crossing along Township Rd 510 for Dansereau development work. Construction traffic – Élan: Expect truck hauling activity near Township Rd 505 and 50 Avenue for Élan development work. Ruisseau sports field construction: Work continues on the sports field construction behind Ruisseau School, including drainage improvements to accommodate new fields. * 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.