Construction has started on a temporary gravel access road connecting Great Bear Boulevard West to Metis Trail West.
According to the City of Lethbridge, the emergency access gravel roadway follows approximately the same alignment as the existing outline plan roadway of Great Bear Boulevard and connects directly to the existing gravel roadway along 25 Street/Metis Trail West.
The purpose of the project is to improve emergency response times, provide redundant access for Fire Station 5, and support equitable service delivery to growing neighbourhoods.
Last year, City Council approved the project’s estimated cost of $315,000, funded through the Major Capital Projects Reserve.
Once constructed, the Transportation department will cover operating and maintenance costs, as part of its existing operating budget.
This will continue until a developer proceeds with permanent roadways and infrastructure, as part of their residential development phasing.
