The City of Vernon is advising residents and visitors to anticipate changing traffic patterns and periodic closures in the Alexis Park area as two separate infrastructure projects overlap through early September.
What’s happening and where
Construction on the 43rd Avenue Roundabout Project is ongoing while rehabilitation work on the 39th Avenue culvert is beginning. City officials and contractors say they are coordinating traffic management to keep access for residents, businesses and visitors, and to reduce disruption where possible.
- 39th Avenue Culvert Rehabilitation Project — periodic traffic restrictions with anticipated full daytime closures.
- 43rd Avenue Roundabout Project — active construction with local detours and a small-vehicle detour in place.
- Vernon Farmers’ Market — construction scheduling to be coordinated around market days to limit impacts.
Closures and detours — the schedule
The city has indicated that full daytime closures of 39th Avenue are currently anticipated on specific dates in August, with culvert work expected to be complete by Sept. 4. The scheduled full closures are:
- Aug. 13 to 15
- Aug. 17 to 22
- Aug. 24
When construction activities permit, crews will maintain single-lane alternating traffic instead of full closures. Outside of working hours, 39th Avenue will remain open to traffic. Motorists are asked to expect delays and to watch electronic message boards in the area for the latest information.
Detours around the roundabout works
Construction of the new roundabout on 43rd Avenue remains underway. Local traffic detours and construction signage are in place across the project site. The city has set a small-vehicle detour using 42nd Avenue and 35th Street, which will remain in effect for the duration of the roundabout construction.
Access to businesses and the Farmers’ Market
The city says it and its contractors are working to maintain access for residents, businesses and visitors. Construction activities will be coordinated around Vernon Farmers’ Market operations, since market days bring additional traffic into the area and may require adjustments to schedules and traffic control.
“With both projects taking place in the same area over the coming weeks, the City of Vernon and its contractors are coordinating traffic management to maintain access for residents, businesses and visitors, keep traffic moving safely and minimize disruption wherever possible,”
Motorists are reminded to obey posted detour and traffic control signage and to use caution when travelling through the construction area. The City says it will work to minimise full road closures where possible and that the culvert rehabilitation is expected to finish by Sept. 4.
| Project | Key impacts | Expected completion |
|---|---|---|
| 39th Avenue Culvert Rehabilitation | Periodic traffic restrictions; full daytime closures on listed dates; alternating single-lane traffic when possible | Sept. 4 |
| 43rd Avenue Roundabout | Local detours; small-vehicle detour via 42nd Ave and 35th St; active construction signage | Ongoing (no specific date provided) |
Residents and commuters are advised to allow extra travel time, follow electronic message boards and detour signage, and to plan alternate routes during the listed full closure dates. The city continues to emphasise coordination with market operators and local businesses to lessen the impact on everyday activities in the Alexis Park neighbourhood.
