The upcoming rehabilitation of Highway 36, from North of Hwy 504 (near Township Rd 50) to South of Taber is tentatively scheduled to start on April 30 to June 15 (weather permitting) and involves the milling and paving of highway sections north and south of the Chin Reservoir, totaling 27 km in length.
Travelers using Highway 36 may experience speed reductions, lane closures (single-lane alternating traffic), and minor delays during construction.
The contractor will install and reposition message boards notifying the public of ongoing and changing construction activities, and flag persons will be present on-site to guide traffic. Motorists are urged to obey all construction zone signage, and oversized loads will experience delays at times for the duration of the project.
The project team understands that the construction may cause traffic delays and increased levels of noise and dust during the construction period. As such, the team asks residents for their patience and understanding during this time.
For up-to-date information on this project, please call 5-1-1 toll-free or visit 511.Alberta.ca
Due to current hot, dry conditions and continued dry weather in the forecast, the Municipal District of Taber has issued a Fire Advisory for all municipal boundaries, effective immediately and until further notice.
While the Fire Advisory is in effect, residents and visitors are advised that there is an elevated risk of wildfire.
Safe campfires are allowed on public land, in campgrounds, and on private land.
Anyone conducting a controlled burn is urged to exercise extreme caution and closely monitor conditions at all times.
The Municipal District of Taber will continue to monitor weather and fire risk conditions and will adjust the advisory as necessary. The goal of the advisory is to raise public awareness of the increased fire danger, help protect people and property, and reduce the risk of costly emergency responses.