Willow Park Neighbourhood Renewal

Willow Park renewal will see the upgrade of stormwater infrastructure on 52 Street/57 Avenue, 53 Street, 54 Street and 55 Avenue that will improve drainage in the area.  

Certain roads and sidewalks in Willow Park will also see a full reconstruction to ensure their continued stability and safety for years to come. In addition, elevated crosswalks will be constructed on 52 Street in front of Willow Park School to improve pedestrian safety.  

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There may be temporary impacts to street parking, mail delivery, and bussing to complete the work as efficiently as possible. Residents in the area are encouraged to please keep an eye out for signage and additional details from the contractor throughout the season.   

Note: If you have new concrete installed on your property, the application of ice melt can cause damage. The City recommends using sand to control ice on new concrete for the first year. Free sand and chips bins are placed around the City for you – find your closest bin location.  

Contact: 780-980-7107  /  engineering@leduc.ca
Timeline: Spring - Fall 2024
Funding: City of Leduc
 

Project Update

Date Status
Nov. 25 The majority of the work is complete. New streetlights are lit up on 57 Avenue, but we continue to await shallow utility relocations before the south sidewalk on 57 Avenue can be fully opened. There are minor deficiencies that continue to be addressed, and there will be seasonal deficiencies addressed next spring.
Nov. 13 Landscape work is complete. Permanent signage is expected to be installed this week. New streetlights are being installed on 57 Avenue and touch-ups will be done in these areas once shallow utilities are finished their work. Some minor deficiencies are outstanding, but the majority of the work is complete. Crews will be on site this week addressing deficiencies.
Nov. 6 All concrete and paving work is complete for this year. Landscaping is expected to finish up this week. Note: landscaping will be inspected in the spring and some adjustments or touch-ups will take place at that time. Permanent signs remain to be installed. Shallow utility relocations continue on the south side of 57 Avenue affecting the remaining sections of the walkway.
Oct. 30 The coloured concrete infill is being poured this week in the bulb-outs on 57 Avenue. Line painting was completed and landscaping continues in the last two phases of the project. Minor work continues on items such as road signs and general clean-up. Shallow utility relocates anticipated to take place over the next month along 57 Avenue.
Oct. 23 Paving was completed on the final stage this past week.  Work continues on landscaping, signage, touch-ups, line painting, etc. Continue to wait for shallow utilities to be relocated on some sections of the south sidewalk on 57 Ave.
Oct. 16 Work continues on concrete curb, gutter, sidewalks, and driveway/walkway tie-ins on south side of 57 Avenue. Gravel and asphalt are expected to follow, but are weather dependent.
Oct. 10 Subgrade stabilization and gravel work are ongoing throughout the final phase on 57 Avenue. Concrete work will take place over the next week while we continue to work around shallow utilities and tree roots.
Oct. 3 The north section of the loop, 56 Avenue and 52 Street were paved this past weekend. Removals began on the final phase this week and subgrade stabilization is also taking place. Coordination with shallow utilities continues as work moves east towards 50 Street. Concrete work is expected to begin late next week.
Sept. 25 Concrete work is mostly complete on the current Phase (57 Avenue in the loop, 53 Street, 56 Avenue and 52 Street up to Willow Park Estates). Gravel work is expected in the next couple days with paving to follow late this week, weather permitting. The next and final Phase (57 Avenue from Willow Park Estates to 50 Street) will begin next week.
Sept. 18 Work continues for the north section of the loop (57 Avenue), 53 Street, 56 Avenue and out onto 52 Street up to the first entrance to Willow Park Estates. Some areas are working on subgrade and gravel, while others are starting to pour concrete sidewalks, curb and gutter. Concrete work is expected to take about another week before gravel and paving of the road.
Sept. 12 Cement stabilization is complete on 56 Avenue and in the north section of the loop. This area will continue with gravel and then progress to forming and pouring concrete. Excavation continues on 52 Street between 56 Avenue and the west entrance to Willow Park Estates.  Once road coring is complete, it will move to cement stabilizing, gravel and concrete.  Fortis has started removing light poles on 57 Avenue in preparation for the roadwork in this area.  The streetlights will be re-installed in the new locations once roadwork is complete in the area.
Sept. 4 Work continues on 52 Street to install and adjust the pedestrian flashers and pour the concrete infill at the crosswalks. Concrete in the south section of the loop is finished and gravel base is being placed now. The section of 55 Avenue and 53 Street is expected to be paved later this week. The north section of the loop, 57 Avenue to 53 Street to 56 Avenue is expected to be closed for removals later this week once the south loop section is re-opened. Access to the loop will be through the alley at the southeast corner out to 52 Street. The closure will extend out onto 52 Street either late this week or early next week. Fortis has started work on the relocation of the light poles on 57 Avenue between 56 Avenue and 50 Street.
Aug. 28 Raised concrete crosswalks were installed this week in the school area and 52 Street opened to traffic on Tuesday afternoon in time for school starting. Minor work continues to take place in this area, as any road closures required in the school area will take place on weekends. Concrete work continues on 55 Avenue and 53 Street in the loop and will be followed by gravel and paving.
Aug. 26
Construction crews in Willow Park neighbourhood have been working hard and will have 52 Street by Willow Park School open for the evening of Tuesday, August 27, for Meet the Teacher night, and until August 30 for the first few days of school. The area will be closed on weekends until remaining work is completed. 
 
Starting the week of September 3, weather permitting, 57 Avenue/52 Street will be closed from 56 Avenue to Willow Park Estates for the next phase of neighbourhood renewal roadwork. Motorists can detour via 51 Street to 55 Avenue to 52 Street.
Aug. 22
52 Street has been paved from 52 Avenue to 56 Avenue. Work is now taking place to install the raised concrete crosswalks on 52 Street near Willow Park School. The road is expected to open next week, weather permitting. Subgrade prep and gravel base work are ongoing on 55 Avenue and 53 Street in the loop. Concrete will follow late this week or early next week, and paving is expected to start in the next two weeks.
Aug. 15 Concrete sidewalk and curb and gutter is completed on 52 Street from 52 Avenue to 56 Avenue on both sides of the road. Paving of this area will commence end of this week. Installation of the raised pedestrian crosswalks will commence next week. Removals have commenced on 53 Street and 54 Avenue between 56 Avenue and 54 Street this week. Cement stabilization is schedule for end of week with concrete work to follow.
Aug. 7 Concrete work has commenced on 52 Street from 52 Avenue to 56 Avenue and is ongoing. The east side is mostly complete, less some small sections and driveway and walkway tie-ins. Formwork is ongoing for the west protion. Driveways will remain barricaded until the concrete has cured long enough to drive on, even if the balance of the walkway is open for pedestrian access.
Aug. 1 Bottom lift of asphalt is complete on 54 Street and is now open to residents. Some driveways remain barricaded until the new concrete has cured long enough to drive on. Storm main installation on 52 Street from 52 Avenue to 56 Avenue is complete. Once catch basin leads are installed, the underground work in this area will be complete. Cement stabilizing and gravel work are taking place on 52 Street and concrete work will soon continue down toward 52 Avenue.
July 23 The closure on 52 Street will extend from 52 Avenue to 56 Avenue for continued underground and road work. Residents of Telford Court are to temporarily access their homes from the north on 52 Street by following the posted signage. Willow Park Estates, 55 Avenue and 56 Avenue can be accessed from the 57 Avenue entrances. 54 Street work continues with concrete tie-ins and is expected to be paved this week. Willow Park playground will be closed as demolition work begins.
July 18 Surface work continues on 54 Street with gravel, concrete and paving in the near future. Storm main installation continues on 52 Street with catch basin installation to follow. Surface work will closely follow the underground work on 52 Street. Underground work and closures are expected to extend to the south past Willow Park School next week.
July 11 Storm main installation is complete on 54 Street and only minor underground work remains. 54 Street is currently being graveled and prepared for concrete as curb, gutter and sidewalks are expected to be poured in the coming week. Storm main installation continues on 52 Street starting at 56 Avenue and working to the south. Surface work will follow once the catch basins and underground work are complete.
July 3 Roadwork is starting on 54 Street where the underground work is complete. Underground storm installation continues on 54 Street and is expected to be finished next week with concrete and roadwork to follow. Shallow utility conflicts on 52 Street are being resolved and underground work is expected to begin at 56 Avenue within the next week.
June 27 Underground work is continuing on 54 Street between 57 Avenue and 55 Avenue. Shallow utility conflicts are being resolved on 52 Street from 54 Avenue to 56 Avenue with storm main installation to follow.
June 20 Underground work is wrapping up on the north section of 54 Street at 57 Avenue and is continuing to the south. Roadwork is expected to follow.
52 Street from 54 Avenue to 56 Avenue is closed with removals taking place this week and underground work on the new storm main to follow. Sidewalk on the north side of 57 Avenue is expected to re-open soon once the concrete has cured.
June 14 52 Street between 50 Avenue and 52 Avenue is now open with minor work remaining. Work continues on storm main and catch basin installation on 54 Street near 57 Avenue with roadwork to follow. Starting June 17, a section of 52 Street from 54 Avenue to 56 Avenue. will be closed for underground work and road reconstruction. The new east sidewalk will remain open for pedestrian access.
 
Sidewalk replacement continues on the north side of 57 Avenue and is expected to re-open once all sidewalk is poured and the concrete has cured enough to drive on. Some mailboxes have been temporarily relocated - Canada Post sent out notifications to those affected.
June 6 Phase 1B concrete is finished and paving is anticipated in the next few days (weather permitting). New water main on 56 Avenue is installed and will be tested before being re-opening. Various fire hydrants and catch basins are being replaced throughout the project as underground work continues. Storm main installation is starting on 54 Street and will be followed by roadwork. New sidewalk has been poured on the east side of 52 Street from approx. 54 Avenue to 56 Avenue. New sidewalk on the north side of 57 Avenue. is expected to be poured next week.
May 29 Phase 1A concrete and paving and complete. Phase 1B (52 St. from 51 Ave. to 52 Ave.) is in progress with removals, excavation and base work. Concrete sidewalks and paving will follow. Underground work on the new water main continues on 56 Avenue. Sidewalk replacement continues on the east side of 52 Street and will move to 57 Avenue north side next.
May 22 Phase 1A surface work is nearing completion and the road closure will soon switch to close Phase 1B (and reopen 1A). Concrete sidewalks were poured this week and paving will follow. Underground work continues at 56 Avenue and 52 Street where traffic is able to pass through with only partial lane closures.
May 2 Starting Monday, May 6, 2024, 52 Street will be closed between 50 Avenue and 52 Avenue for road work. Please follow posted signage indicating the road closures and see the detour route below. The road work will be split into two phases, 1A and 1B to allow continuous access to the business parking lot on the west side of 52 Street. Work is anticipated to take four weeks, weather permitting. 
May 1 Preliminary work has started with hydrovaccing to locate existing utilities. Roadwork and underground work are expected to begin in some areas the week of May 6.

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