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Whistler Road Report - September 4, 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 Resort Municipality of Whistler's fire regulation restrictions have recently been downgraded to a "Moderate" hazard level and thereby all construction activity restrictions within the forest interface during the higher hazard conditions have been lifted. The hours of work for the project have reverted back to the specialized permitted hours with work commencing at 7:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Saturday with all work within the interface terminating by 1:00pm daily.

(Please Note: In the event of any changes to the fire regulation restrictions, an update will be forwarded to stakeholders to advise them of the changes in the hours of construction.)

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

Week Of: September 7 to September 12

Upcoming Work Advisory

The grade reduction work between Nordic Drive and Hillcrest Drive has reached the final design grade. By the end of the week (September 8 to September 12), the hydro duct should be all installed, thereby completing phase 1 of the Nordic Hill work. Phase 2 entails paving the gravel surface along the length of the grade reduction area and tying into the existing asphalt surface. 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 later in the week regarding the temporary closures / traffic delay impacts to the public during the scheduled works.

Scheduled Work Activities:

§ Grade reconstruction and hydro duct installation on Highway 99 between Nordic Drive and Hillcrest Drive; **This work will result in narrow lanes and a gravel road surface until the new grade is attained and the roadway is paved**
§ Shoulder reconstruction on the west side of Highway 99 (adjacent to southbound lanes) between Function Junction and Taylor Way;
§ Grinding and paving works on the east side of Highway 99 (adjacent to northbound lanes) between Alta Lake Road and Bayshore Drive, and between Hillcrest Drive and Whistler Way;
§ Shoulder reconstruction on the east side of Highway 99 (adjacent to northbound lanes) between Lake Placid Road and London Lane;
§ Rock excavation on the west side of Highway 99 (Adjacent to southbound lanes) between from Nita Lane north;

Traffic Control Considerations:

§ Tuesday, 9:00am to 5:00pm / Wednesday to Saturday, 7:00am to 5:00pm (outside interface): 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, 9:00am to 1:00pm / Wednesday to Saturday, 7:00am to 1:00pm (within interface): 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 Labour Day statutory holiday requirements on Monday, September 7th. **

Week Of: September 14 to September 19

Upcoming Work Advisory

The grade reduction and hydro duct installations between Nordic Drive and Hillcrest Drive should be completed. Phase 2 entails paving the gravel surface along the length of the grade reduction area and tying into the existing asphalt surface which will be completed 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.

Scheduled Work Activities:

§ Grade reconstruction and paving on Highway 99 between Nordic Drive and Hillcrest Drive; **This work will result in narrow lanes and a gravel road surface until the new grade is attained and the roadway is paved**
§ Shoulder reconstruction on the west side of Highway 99 (adjacent to southbound lanes) between Function Junction and Taylor Way and between Brio and Whistler Way;
§ Grinding and paving works on the west side of Highway 99 (adjacent to southbound lanes) between Function Junction and Alta Lake Road;
§ Shoulder reconstruction on the west side of Highway 99 (adjacent to southbound lanes) between Alta Lake Road and Lake Placid Road;
§ Rock excavation on the west side of Highway 99 (adjacent to southbound lanes) Nita Lane north;

Traffic Control Considerations:

§ Monday to Saturday, 7:00am to 5:00pm (outside interface): 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 Saturday, 7:00am to 1:00pm (within interface): 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 and Tuesday, 11:00pm to 6:00am / Wednesday to Friday, 8:00pm to 6:00am: Short sections of single lane alternating traffic patterns along the length of the work area with 30-minute delays for paving works;
§ Monday to Friday, 3:00am to 5:00am / Wednesday to Friday, 11:00pm to 2:00am: Short duration full closures of Highway 99 traffic for paving works;

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