Construction progresses on new hospital parkade

Increased truck traffic may cause slight delays accessing site

RED DEER – The next stage of construction on the new parkade at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre (RDRHC) is set to begin next week.

Slow-moving construction vehicles will be delivering large, precast concrete t-beams to the site. To ensure the safety of motorists and pedestrians in the area, traffic flow on streets immediately surrounding the hospital, as well as pedestrian access to the site, will be temporarily rerouted.

Traffic disruptions around the hospital will include:

• Delivery trucks staging along 52 Ave., west of the hospital. Street parking will be closed. Motorists are advised to access the hospital from 50A Ave. to the east to avoid heavy truck traffic.
• Access to the hospital’s main entrance and public parking lots will be from the east only (off 50A Ave.); the west access (onto 52 Ave.) will be for exiting the site.
• Closure of the southwest portion of 39 St., including the sidewalk. Only local residential traffic will be allowed access.
• Red Deer Transit bus stops along 52 Ave. and 39 Street will be closed. Those looking to utilize transit to reach the hospital will be able to access bus stops on 50A Avenue, which will be served by Route 1.

All construction activity will comply with City of Red Deer noise and traffic bylaws.

Patients and visitors are advised to leave at least 10 minutes earlier than usual to get to their appointments. Motorists are asked to please slow down when approaching or driving in construction areas and obey all posted signs and personnel directing traffic. Pedestrians are also asked to please keep to posted sidewalks for their safety around construction traffic.

For more information on the parkade project, visit: http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/9763.asp.

Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Its mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.

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