As part of Lethbridge Transit’s continuous improvement process, demand zone changes will begin today and route and schedule changes will be implemented starting Wednesday, August 23.

Starting Monday, August 21, the traffic signals will be temporarily removed at 4 Avenue and 7 Street South and the intersection will temporarily be converted to an all-way stop to facilitate construction. 

Two westbound lanes of traffic will be closed on Whoop Up Drive on Sunday, August 20 to allow crews to complete guardrail maintenance.

Alberta Health has elevated the current Heat Warning to an Expanded Heat Warning for the city of Lethbridge. This elevated warning is now active due to special air quality statements because of the wildfire smoke.

With extended dry, hot weather and several southern Alberta water basins experiencing shortages, the City of Lethbridge is asking everyone to do their part in conserving water. Voluntary action now will help prevent the need for mandatory restrictions in the coming days and weeks.

Bridge maintenance work will continue this week with work beginning on Scenic Drive over 5 Avenue North bridge starting on Friday, August 18.

Transportation Operations will be continuing bridge maintenance on Whoop-Up Drive overnight on Wednesday, August 16, and Thursday, August 17.

Transportation Operations will be continuing bridge maintenance on Whoop Up Drive over on Thursday, August 10. The work is expected to be completed by end of day, weather permitting.

Transportation Operations will be continuing bridge maintenance by working on the pedestrian tunnel over University Drive West. The work is expected to be completed by end of day, August 9, weather permitting.

Transportation Operations will be continuing road maintenance and patching on Parkside Drive South on Tuesday, August 8. The work is expected to be completed by end of day August 10, weather permitting. The work will require a closure of the westbound lane.