NORTH BATTLEFORD — Improvements to Territorial Drive in the area between Sobeys and Discovery Co-op is slated to begin Monday, Sept. 12, according to the City of North Battleford.
The Territorial Drive Expansion Project (eastbound lane improvements) was approved by council as part of the city’s 2022 capital projects.
Territorial Drive will be affected at the entrances to Sobeys and Discovery Co-Op, with alternate access points to be determined and announced, pending approval. The work for this project includes changes to lane layouts, curbing, paving and accessibility improvements for the Territorial Drive/100th Street (Highway 4) intersection. Street lighting is being relocated presently to accommodate construction and crews will be installing a new set of traffic lights at the entrances to Sobeys and Discovery Co-op on Territorial Drive as part of the project.
Territorial Drive traffic will be restricted to one lane only during the daytime for portions of this construction period. Additionally, there will be no left turn out of Sobeys or out of Discovery Co-op for periods of time. Traffic barriers will be shifting as work progresses, so the city is advising motorists to pay close attention to signage.
Road crews will be working on this project both during the day and nighttime to minimize the length of the construction period and lessen traffic disruption for the public. Speeds will be reduced and posted in work zones. The city is asking drivers to comply with all posted speed limits for the safety of road crews, pedestrians and other motorists.
Under the Provincial Traffic Safety Act, fines for speeding in construction zones are as follows:
• 10 km/h over posted speed limit = $360 fine;
• 20 km/h over posted speed limit = $440 fine; and
• 30 km/h over posted speed limit = $857 fine.
Construction on this project is expected to take five weeks.
