The Lethbridge Police Service is reminding drivers to slow down in construction zones, such as along Whoop-Up Drive. (Photo: City of Lethbridge traffic cam from 1:52 p.m. on July 25, 2025)

By David Opinko

Dozens caught speeding in Whoop-Up Drive construction zone

Jul 25, 2025 | 2:09 PM

The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is reminding drivers to slow down in construction zones.

On Friday morning, July 25, officers were conducting a targeted enforcement project in the construction zone along Whoop-Up Drive.

They say “dozens” of drivers were stopped for exceeding the speed limit by 20-30 kilometres per hour. One was travelling at 45 km/hr over the posted speed limit.

“With the summer road construction season in full swing throughout the city, drivers are reminded to slow down and drive cautiously. In Alberta, speed fines are doubled in construction zones when workers are present,” says LPS.

Work started this week on a bridge rehabilitation project on Whoop-Up, which should wrap up around the end of September.

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This will result in lane closures and detours over the next several weeks.

READ MORE: Whoop-Up lane closures starting next week (July 15 article)