Slowdowns expected along Highway 1 in Medicine Hat as new construction begins

A Medicine Hat Police Service cruiser is seen in this file photo.

Construction is set to begin along Highway 1 in Medicine Hat, and police are advising motorists to expect slowdowns as a result.

The project will run from 1 Street S.W. to Box Springs Road N.W., including the South Saskatchewan River bridge, from July 13 to Aug. 23.

The project will be worked on between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Wednesday, the Medicine Hat Police Service said motorists “should expect intermittent lane restrictions and temporary speed reductions where required.”

Police said areas “already posted at 80 km/h will remain at 80 km/h.”

Police reminded drivers to:

• obey construction signage;
• watch for workers and equipment; and
• allow extra travel time through the work zone.

The project will replace existing streetlights with new lighting systems.