More overnight work is planned for the Gordon Taylor Bridge in Drumheller within the next week.
In a release from the Town of Drumheller they share that a temporary lane reduction will be implemented on the Gordon Taylor Bridge. The lane width will be reduced from 4.5 meters to 4 meters to accommodate the concrete deck machine in preparation for upcoming night concrete pour for the bridge deck overlay. Pending no additional weather delays, the overnight work is scheduled to take place next week (tentatively scheduled for Sept 23 6:00PM to 6:00AM).
During the evening of the concrete pour and the morning following, the speed limit will be reduced to 10km/hr, and 4 flaggers will be stationed on-site, 2 on the bridge itself, to ensure a speed reduction to 10km/hr is implemented.
A low speed is required to ensure the newly poured concrete reaches initial strength without cracking due to live traffic vibrations and movements of the bridge. Once the dates are confirmed, the public will be informed, and morning commuters will be advised to plan their route in advance to mitigate delays stemming from the reduced speed limit when crossing the bridge.
Phase one of this project is expected to be complete by October 2024.
-Submitted by Town of Drumheller-
Comments