Downtown Intersection Re-opening as 3 Street SE Construction Progresses

Medicine Hat, AB – The intersection of 3 Street SE and 5 Avenue SE will re-open to motorists on Thursday, July 25 by 5 p.m. The 3 Street SE Downtown Utility and Surface Upgrades project remains on schedule as it nears the next stage in downtown Medicine Hat.
Traffic on the 400 block of 3 Street SE (between 4 and 5 Avenue SE) will return to one-way traffic once the intersection has re-opened.
Three of five stages in Phase 1 of the 3 Street SE Downtown Utility and Surface Upgrades project are now complete. The fourth stage – between South Railways Street SE and 6 Avenue SE – is currently under construction.
Stage 5 begins the week of July 29. An update on the exact start date for this closure will be provided once available. Crews will close off the intersection of 3 Street SE and 6 Avenue SE, as well as a portion of the 500 block of 3 Street SE. The majority of the 500 block will remain open and will transition to two-way traffic throughout this stage. The work zone will be fenced off and detours will be in effect. Motorists are asked to obey all posted signage.
Downtown businesses remain open during this project. Residents can find a list of downtown parking options while accessing these businesses at: medicinehat.ca/downtownparking
The purpose of the 3 Street SE Downtown Utility and Surface Upgrades project has been to upgrade water and sewer systems which are over 100 years old. This will increase the reliability and quality of our utility infrastructure in the downtown core. The project also includes replacement and enhancement of sidewalks and curbs, and the addition of new street furniture, planters, trees and signage.
View more on this project at: medicinehat.ca/threestreetdowntown
The City of Medicine Hat would like to thank residents for their patience and understanding during these necessary upgrades.