Spruce Grove announces delays to Boundary Road construction

SPRUCE GROVE -- Spruce Grove's Boundary Road construction has been pushed back due to this year's heavy rainfall.

Due to the revision of the project's construction timeline, a completion date is now anticipated for August of next year. This comes after crews experienced approximately 40 lost construction days due to the historically wet conditions from the spring and summer. Spruce Grove staff say the lingering impact to ground water levels has further affected progress, most notably around the storm sewer crossing beneath the Trans Mountain Pipeline corridor. This now requires additional technical assessment and specialized construction approaches.

"Nobody likes seeing a construction project take longer than planned, including council, and we understand delays like this can be frustrating for residents, businesses, and everyone who travels through the area," said Mayor Jeff Acker. "The important thing is that work is continuing, progress is being made, and we're focused on getting the job done right so residents benefit from this infrastructure for decades to come."

Acker says that Boundary Road is an important infrastructure investment that will improve connectivity and traffic flow on Spruce Grove's west side. Once complete, the new arterial roadway will provide a direct connection to Highway 16A to support existing neighbourhoods, as well as future development and long-term growth. He notes that the project also includes significant supporting infrastructure, including water, sanitary and storm sewer systems, streetlights, trails, and other infrastructure needed to support a growing community.

By the end of October, the City of Spruce Grove expects all major watermain and sewer installations to be completed to Highway 16A, along with significant roadway construction north of the future Cambrian Way roundabout. Utility providers will also continue work through the fall and winter, where conditions allow.