Street Wheelers road closures

The roar of engines is returning to Lethbridge this weekend. Street Wheelers will take to city streets, and that means some road closures.

The annual Controlled Cruise goes Friday, July 12. A revised route this year will include the following road closures:

     •    3 Avenue South from 5 Street South to 20 Street South  
     •    8 Street South from 1 Avenue South to 3 Avenue South
     •    1 Avenue South from 5 Street South to 8 Street South 
     •    5 Street South from 1 Avenue South to 3 Avenue South
     •    20 Street South from 2 Avenue South to 3 Avenue South
     •    19 Street South from 2 Avenue South to 3 Avenue South
     •    2 Avenue South from 19 Street South to 20 Street South

The roads will close at 6:30 p.m. and reopen by midnight. Nearby roads leading to the route will be marked as ‘local/business traffic only’. Motorists are asked to drive with care and follow all posted signage. Parking restrictions will also be in place along the route from 5 p.m. – midnight.

Traffic signals along northbound and southbound Stafford Drive South and 13 Street South will remain, but motorists should expect delays. Motorists are encouraged to use Scenic Drive South and Mayor Magrath Drive South as alternative routes.

A Show and Shine, happening Sunday, July 14 at Galt Gardens, also includes road closures:

     •    5 Street South from 1 Avenue South to 3 Avenue South
     •    3 Avenue South from 5 Street South to 7 Street South

These closures will be in effect from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.

For Public Inquiries:
Call 311 | Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.