Construction crews seen on 7 Street South between 5 Avenue and 4 Avenue in downtown Lethbridge on September 25, 2023. Officials noted on September, 25 that 7 Street South between 4 Avenue and 3 Avenue is reopened. (Photo: LNN)

By Joel Mendelson

7 Street South reopened between 3 and 4 Avenue

Sep 25, 2023 | 11:20 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – 7 Street South is now reopened between 4 Avenue and 3 Avenue in downtown Lethbridge. The first phase of the 7 Street South construction project started in the summer.

READ MORE: Construction projects begin on 7 Street South and 4 Avenue South in Lethbridge

Over the next two weeks, focus will be turned to asphalt milling and paving work in three zones.

The coming work is as follows:

Monday, September 25, 2023 and Tuesday, September 26:

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• Paving along 4 Avenue from the east side of 3 Street to the west side of 6 Street
• Milling along 4 Avenue from midblock between 7 Street and 8 Street to Stafford Drive

Wednesday, September 27, and Thursday, September 28:

• Paving along 4 Avenue from midblock between 7 Street and 8 Street to Stafford Drive

During the asphalt milling and paving work in these areas, residents should be aware of the following:

• Traffic will be reduced to two lanes in the immediate work areas
• No parking will be permitted within the work zone while construction is underway
• Adjacent streets may experience closures at intersections

Starting this week:

• 7 Street South will be closed between 5 Avenue and 6 Avenue to begin watermain renewal work, followed by surface improvements
• The closure is expected to be in place until October 31, depending on the weather
• Traffic flow will remain uninterrupted on 5 Avenue and 6 Avenue during the course of the work

Upon completion of work in each area, traffic detours and barricades will be removed and traffic flow will return to normal. Motorists are advised to drive with caution and observe the on-site posted detours and other construction signs.

READ MORE: Construction projects begin on 7 Street South and 4 Avenue South in Lethbridge

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