EDMONTON – Due to high winds on both Saturday and Sunday, Groat Road will remain totally closed until Wednesday, May 20 at 6 a.m.
The road – between 107 Avenue and River Valley Road – was previously scheduled to reopen Tuesday morning at 6 after being closed all weekend.
On Friday, the city announced the damaged girders from the 102 Avenue bridge had been repaired and were being reinstalled.
“Since the original damage occurred to three girders back in March, city and contractor staff have been working around the clock to evaluate the damage, repair the girders and inspect their integrity,” said Byron Nicholson, director of special projects for Roads Design and Construction.
“The city and its experts are certain that this solution will be safe and reliable as we move forward with the project.”
However, because of the windy weekend, the contractor will need an extra day to complete the installation of the final girder.
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The overnight closures of Groat Road will also be extended due to the delay to include the following:
· Wednesday, May 20 at 7:30 p.m. until Thursday, May 21 at 6:00 a.m.
· Thursday, May 21 at 7:30 p.m. until Friday, May 22 at 6 a.m.
· Friday, May 22 at 7:30 p.m. until Saturday, May 23 at 6 a.m.
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The city is thanking drivers for their patience and says motorists should detour using Victoria Park Road during all Groat Road closures.
More traffic information is available on the city’s website.
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