Why isn’t the 46 Street intersection getting paved in 2025 at the same time as the rest of the Highway 53 roadway?

Upgrades to the 46 Street intersection on Highway 53 will be completed in Spring 2026, including milling, paving, new signal lights and street lights. 

These improvements at the 46 Street intersection will require some trenching and excavation to complete underground electrical work and utility relocates, which is why milling and paving of that intersection is scheduled for Spring 2026 rather than in 2025.

Traffic flow on Highway 53 will be maintained throughout the project with at least one lane of traffic open in both directions at all times. The speed limit is currently reduced to 50 km/h along the corridor.