3 Avenue downtown to reopen to traffic this weekend

Motorists in Downtown Lethbridge will soon welcome back a familiar sight, although it will have some alterations to be aware of.

The initial phase of the 3 Avenue South Reconstruction Project between 4 Street and 8 Street is mostly complete — and ready to reopen to traffic starting this weekend.

The City notes there are some changes to note:

• Reduced travel lanes on 3 Avenue between 6 Street and 7 Street;

• Intersections will have temporary stop signs;

• New signals to be installed in the next month;

• Temporary streetlights will be installed, the new lights will be delivered and installed after Christmas;

• New raised parking areas to provide new parking options. Please note that these are not sidewalks;

• Temporary surfacing on some of the sidewalk, tree and landscaped areas. These are for carryover through the winter and will be completed in 2021;

• There is concrete work that will need to be completed in 2021 at the 6 Street and 7 Street intersections; and

• There is only one lift of asphalt on the roadway. When completed, there will be a second lift added and the lip on the curb will no longer be present.