Current Status: As many of you are aware, the road and south roundabout have been paved. In addition, landscaping and area clean-up have been underway. Thank you for your understanding, and please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

Anticipated Opening Dates:

• October 15: South Roundabout expected opening date.
• October 30: Bypass Road expected opening date.
  

Both dates depend on weather conditions in the coming weeks, and on the completion of important tasks so they can be safely opened to the public.

The remaining work includes:

1. Sidewalks for Pedestrians: We are committed to ensuring the safety of pedestrians. Sidewalks around the roundabout are being constructed for pedestrians and other uses.

1. Signage: Sign installation is in progress to guide drivers safely through the roundabout.

1. Line Painting: To define lanes and ensure traffic moves efficiently.

1. Pathway Connections: Connecting to the roundabout is important for accessibility and convenience. Work was temporarily diverted to the pathway connection, to assist with the return to school. These connections are being completed.

1. Landscaping Completion: To enhance the aesthetic appeal of the roundabout and the surrounding area, landscaping work is ongoing.
   

Safety is a top priority as we near completion. We are committed to delivering an improved road system for the Hampton Hills that meets the highest standards.

September 22, 2023 Update -

• Work Continues & South Intersection Moving Closer to FinishThe south side intersection is anticipated to open during the first week of October, weather permitting.Read about the Hamptons Landfill Pathway Upgrade HERE.
• Work continues within the closed construction area. Thank you for your continued patience as this important project is underway. Follow the Town's official social media channels for timely updates

September 14, 2023 Update - Work continues on the Hamptons Bypass Connector Project

• Read the August 22 Update HERE
• Read about the Hamptons Landfill Pathway Upgrade HERE. Work continues within the closed construction area.

May 23, 2023 - Hamptons Bypass Connector project tender approved by Town Council. Work to construct a paved bypass around the Hamptons development begins on June 26, with completion planned for the coming fall.

• View a project drawing showing a map of the project plan
• View the June 21 news article - Work About to Begin on Hampton Bypass (link)

Access to the subdivision will always be available during construction. Once construction is underway, the Bypass Road will remain closed through the majority of this project. As work progresses, intersections will be closed one at a time, to allow for conversion from a four-way stop to mini-roundabouts. Please drive with care in this area and obey all traffic direction.

The new connector road will improve road alignment and surfacing and alleviate traffic and dust concerns, benefitting the Hamptons neighbourhood and entire High River community. Work will include traffic circles, landscaping and a pathway to the nearby school as well as connections to the Happy Trails network.

In fall, 2022 As part of the Hamptons Bypass Project, CIMA+ surveyed residents about the planned project. This report was shared with Council at their meeting on May 23, 2023.

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More information on the project can be found below.

In 2023, a paved bypass will be built around the Hampton's development . Work begins at the end of June and is anticipated to be completed this year. Access to the subdivision will remain available throughout the project

• The Bypass Road will be closed for the majority of this project once work begins. Please drive with caution and obey all traffic direction
• Each of the two intersections will be fully closed, one at a time, to construct the conversions from the four-way stop to the mini-roundabout configurations.
• Only one intersection will be closed at a time to allow continual access to the subdivision, then will be reopened before the second intersection is closed.

The following are tentative construction dates that may require adjustments from time to time:

June 26, 2023

• Full closure of the Hamptons Bypass Road. No public access will be permitted during construction. The two intersections will remain open.
  

July 4, 2023

• Full closure of the North Intersection. No public access will be permitted through this intersection during the conversion construction. The South Intersection will remain open.

August 1, 2023

• Reopening of the North Intersection.

August 2, 2023

• Full Closure of the South Intersection. No public access will be permitted through this intersection during the conversion construction. The North Intersection will remain open.

September 1, 2023

• Reopening of the South Intersection.
  

Late September, 2023 (anticipated, barring any delays)

• Reopening of the newly realigned Bypass Road and construction completion.

Project Details

• View Project Drawing
• Notification Letter to Residents

Excerpt from Notification Letter:

• The existing 4-way stop intersections at Hamptons Blvd/2nd Ave SE (South Intersection) and Hampton Hills Drive/20th St NE (North Intersection) will be upgraded to mini-roundabouts.
• A re-alignment of the Hamptons Bypass Road between Hamptons Blvd and Hampton Hills Drive from the current 90 degree corner
• A gravel surface to a long gentle curve will be completed, with curb and gutters and a paved surface.
• A paved pathway on the north side of 2nd Ave. SE, from Hamptons Blvd west to the Little Bow Canal, will be constructed to connect the Hamptons to the Happy Trail pathway system.

In spring 2023, to prepare for the project, the removal of streetlights along the existing alignment occurred to eliminate conflicts and speed up construction.

In June, 2022, geotechnical work was completed to prepare for this project.

On May 23, 2023 the Hamptons Bypass Connector tender was approved by the Town of High River and awarded to Bow Mark Paving Ltd. from Okotoks.

Bow Mark will complete three projects within this tender: Hampton Bypass, the regional pathway connector and asphalt rehabilitation from 2nd Street to the flood gate along Centre Street.

• Read the Council Request for Decision information, approved May 23, 2023

In fall, 2022 As part of the Hamptons Bypass Project, CIMA+ surveyed residents about the planned project. This report was shared with Council at their meeting on May 23, 2023.

Feedback received fell into the following themes:

• Roundabout
• Street Lighting
• Pathways
• Landscaping
• Noise
• Shortcutting through the Hampton neighbourhood

Feedback has been shared to help inform the final design and plans for this project.