The Town is committed to enhancing downtown Okotoks through major infrastructure and streetscape upgrades. These improvements will create a more welcoming, accessible and connected community, support local businesses and drive economic growth.

Construction along North Railway Street from Elm Place to the east edge of Alberta Avenue is underway. There is a full road closure in place between Poplar Avenue and Alberta Avenue until October 2025. North Railway Street traffic will be detoured via McRae Street and Alberta Avenue during this time. Downtown improvements include:

• updating aging underground water & sewer networks; burying overhead power lines
• widening sidewalks & boulevards
• installing a roundabout at Lineham Avenue
• improving streetscape (i.e., accessibility, lighting & seating)
• enhancing Triangle & Pisttoo Parks

Expect temporary traffic changes and watch for detour signage. We appreciate your patience during this busy construction season as we invest in a better future for all.

The Town is currently replacing old buried infrastructure from the 1950s and 1970s to ensure we have reliable water and sewer systems. Check out the progress!

• Finishing the demolition work to make space for new buried power
• After that, the contractor will move on to landscaping and concrete work (for sidewalks and boulevards) and eventually road re-paving.
• We’re on track to have the road opened to the public in October with wider sidewalks, new boulevard trees, improved connectivity, a new roundabout at Lineham Avenue, improved street lighting and more!

Visit the Construction Notices Page on okotoks.ca to stay in the loop on construction work happening around town.