Recommendations for proposed improvements to Whoop-Up Drive interchanges presented to City Council
LETHBRIDGE – Congestion on Whoop-Up Drive in the mornings and evenings, and how to deal with it, was the focus of the Whoop-Up Drive Interchanges Functional Planning Study that members of Lethbridge City Council heard recommendations from on Monday, Jan. 21.
The study looked at projected traffic volumes and identified improvements for both the Whoop-Up Drive interchanges and nearby intersections.
Transportation Engineering Manager Ahmed Ali says as they considered future growth in West Lethbridge and across the city, they looked at how they can enhance existing corridors like Whoop-Up Drive for the short, medium and long-term.
“The purpose of the study was to find ways to reduce congestion, add capacity for increased traffic on the east and west end of the river crossing and improve safety for motorists, cyclists, pedestrians and transit customers in these areas.”