Construction begins on northside intersection improvement project

Key mobility, safety and efficiency upgrades are underway at an intersection near Legacy Park in Lethbridge.

City officials say the annual intersection improvement program will be underway from mid-April until October. It focuses on addressing capacity requirements, enhancing safety and reducing congestion in existing areas of the community.

The city sayas this year’s program gets underway April 13, at the northwest corner of Legacy Park. The intersection of 13 Street and 40 Avenue/Blackwolf Boulevard North will see the following improvements:

• Four-way stop control
• Accessibility improvements around the intersection
• Curb extensions and pedestrian crossing improvements