Temporary Road Closures

Temporary road closures are approved on a case-by-case basis to accommodate construction activity, utility work, and special events such as neighbourhood block parties. All current and upcoming temporary road closures are listed on this page. For more information on a specific closure, contact the Infrastructure Services department at roadclosures@coldlake.com or 780-594-4496.

Current Road Closures

Date Location Reason

July 13 - 17, 2026

10 Street & 7 Avenue Intersection

Catch basin replacement

July 17-18, 2026

50 Avenue (53 Street to 51 Street)

Full Throttle Festival

July 3 - 31, 2026

49th Street (48 Ave to 47 Ave)

Road reconstruction

July 6 - 20, 2026

51 Street (50 Avenue to HWY 28)

Full depth patch repair and asphalt overlay

July 6 - 27, 2026

Fontaine Drive (61 Avenue to Labrador Rd.)

Infrastructure upgrades

July 8 - 30, 2026

Lakeridge Close (15 Ave)

Full closure for full depth dig out.

July 9 - 14, 2026

10 Street (7 Ave to 8 Ave)

Partial closure for asphalt milling and overlay

July 11 - 16, 2026

25 Street (3 Ave to South Parkview Place Entrance)

Partial closure for asphalt milling and overlay. Traffic will be down to single-lane. Bus stop moved to 3 Ave.

July 11 - 30, 2026

5 Ave (20 Street to 19 Street)

Full closure for full depth road reconstruction. Please follow detour signs.

Applying for a temporary road closure

Applications must be received at least two weeks prior to the proposed date of the closure (two months notice is required in the case of a special event). Depending on the scope of the closure, a development permit, damage deposit or proof of insurance may be required.

Download the Temporary Road Closure application

Contact Us

City of Cold Lake
5513 - 48 Avenue, Cold Lake, Alberta, T9M 1A1
T. 780-594-4494
F. 780-594-3480

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