August 11 to 14, Highway 9 from junction of Highway 56 to 10.7 kilometres east of the Highway 56 junction will be chip sealed.
Road construction this season continues as Alberta Transportation announces more maintenance on highway 9.
From August 11 to 14, crews will be chip coating a portion of Highway 9 from Morrin Corner, heading 10.7 kilometres east.
According to a press release, the chip seal process involves the application of asphalt to the road surface, the spreading and compaction of crushed aggregate over this and a sweep of the surface to remove loose chips.
Motorists are advised to expect delays as this work is completed one lane at a time, with flag persons and pilot vehicles managing traffic. The speed limit will be reduced to 50 km/h until these activities have been completed. During periods of inactivity, the speed limit will be posted at 80km/hour or regular highway speed (whichever is lower).
These speed reductions will remain for about a week. There will be a final second sweep and lane lines will then be installed.
This project is part of about 132 kilometres of a highway that will receive a new wearing surface in Alberta this season, worth about $1.65 million. Over the next three years, Alberta Transportation plans to spend $9 billion in capital projects, maintenance and preservation.