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Whistler Road Report - July 31 2009

Alpine Paving will be continuing the Highway 99 Whistler Improvements Project along the Sea-to-Sky corridor on the south end of Whistler.

The Municipality of Whistler’s fire regulation restrictions have remained at the “Extreme” hazard level. Therefore, construction within the interface – within 30 feet of the trees / underbrush – will continue to be on hold. Only construction outside of the interface is permitted at this time.

As an early start time allowance for the project was to accommodate the 1pm finish time during the “High” hazard level, the hours of work for the project have been reverted back to original hours for construction - daily construction will now commence at 8:00am, Monday to Saturday.

(Please Note: In the event that the “Extreme” fire regulation restrictions are lifted, an update will be forwarded to stakeholders to advise them of the changes in the hours of construction.)

Upcoming Work Advisory

Please be advised that during the week of August 10, Alpine Paving will commence the grade reduction roadwork at Nordic Hill. This phase of the contract entails placing road sub-grade on Highway 99 between Nordic Drive and Hillcrest Drive. Due to the significant potential impacts to the traveling public, Alpine has decided to complete the work between the hours of 11:00pm and 6:00am. During the scheduled work window, the permissible delays / closures include 30-minute delays during the entire shift (11:00pm to 6:00am), and temporary full closures from 3:00am to 5:00am, Monday to Friday. Further details will be provided next week regarding the temporary closures / traffic delay impacts to the public during the scheduled works.

The following is the construction schedule and associated traffic control measures to be implemented:

Week Of: August 3 to August 8

Scheduled Work Activities:

Retaining wall construction and road grading on west side of Highway 99 (adjacent to southbound lanes) between Nordic Drive and Hillcrest Drive;

Grinding and paving works on the east side of Highway 99 (adjacent to northbound lanes) between Bayshore Drive and Lake Placid Road;

Traffic Control Considerations:

Tuesday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, Wednesday to Saturday, 8:00am to 5:00pm: Short sections of lane shifts / diversions along the length of the work area with less than 5-minute delays for traffic control personnel assisted truck access and egress;

Tuesday to Thursday, 9:00am to 1:00pm / Friday, 9:00am to noon: Short sections of single lane alternating traffic patterns along the length of the work area with less than 15-minutes delays for off-loading materials and pouring concrete / backfill material;

** Note: Alpine Paving will be observing the BC Day statutory holiday requirements on Monday, August 3rd. **

Work by Others:

BC Hydro (subcontractor AllTeck) will commence underground line installation on the east side of Highway 99 (adjacent to northbound lanes) between Function Junction and Lake Placid Road;

Traffic Control Considerations:

Tuesday to Sunday, 6:00am to 8:00pm: Short sections of lane shifts / diversions along the length of the work area with less than 5-minute delays for traffic control personnel assisted truck access and egress;

Week Of: August 10 to August 15

Scheduled Work Activities:

Retaining wall construction and gas line installation on west side of Highway 99 (adjacent to southbound lanes) at Nordic Drive area;

Hydro duct installation on the east side of Highway 99 (adjacent to northbound lanes) at Nordic Drive area;

Hydro duct installation and shoulder reconstruction and paving works on the east side of Highway 99 (adjacent to the southbound travel lanes) between Bayshore Drive and Brio Entrance; **Weather and Fire Hazard Level Dependent**

Asphalt reclamation and grade construction on Highway 99 between Nordic Drive and Hillcrest Drive; **This work will result in a gravel road surface until the new grade is attained and the roadway is paved**

Traffic Control Considerations:

Monday to Thursday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, Friday, 8:00am to noon: Short sections of lane shifts / diversions along the length of the work area with less than 5-minute delays for traffic control personnel assisted truck access and egress;

Monday to Thursday, 9:00am to 1:00pm / Friday, 9:00am to noon: Short sections of single lane alternating traffic patterns along the length of the work area with less than 15-minutes delays for off-loading materials and pouring concrete / backfill material;

Monday to Friday, 11pm to 6:00am: Single lane alternating traffic patterns on Highway 99 between Nordic Drive and Hillcrest Drive with up to 30-minute delays;

Monday to Friday, 3:00am to 5:00am: Temporary full closures of Highway 99 between Nordic Drive and Hillcrest Drive;

Work by Others:

BC Hydro (subcontractor AllTeck) will commence underground line installation on the east side of Highway 99 (adjacent to northbound lanes) between Function Junction and Lake Placid Road;

Traffic Control Considerations:

Tuesday to Sunday, 6:00am to 8:00pm: Short sections of lane shifts / diversions along the length of the work area with less than 5-minute delays for traffic control personnel assisted truck access and egress;

During the hours of work, construction speed zones will be in effect so remember - traffic fines double in work zones – so please slow down!

If you have any questions or comments regarding specific construction activities scheduled during the next few weeks, please feel free to contact the Construction Information Line at: 604-905-0544.