Black bears walk across the road near Lake Louise, Alta. on June, 2020. Parks Canada said construction work on Lake Louise Drive will have long term benefits for visitors, residents and wildlife.
Those heading to Lake Louise this summer will be faced with delays and an increase in traffic with ongoing construction on Lake Louise Drive, the road that connects the community to Moraine Lake Road and the Lake Louise shore.Posted: May 24, 2024 3:56 PM EDT | Last Updated: 2 hours ago
Work on Lake Louise Drive, the road that connects that community to Moraine Lake Road and the Lake Louise lakeshore, began this week and is expected to last throughout the summer — typically the busiest season for mountain towns. "The work is critical, any visitors who have been on Lake Louise Drive recently, including residents and local commercial providers, know the road needs these repairs," said David Allen, project manager with Parks Canada.Improvements to the road will include resurfacing, roundabout construction, updated signage and changes to traffic flow routes that connect surrounding areas and parking lots.
Single-lane, alternating traffic as well as delays lasting up to a half hour should be expected, according to the agency. However, longer delays are possible during peak hours that are often seen during the summer months and on days when the weather is better.Despite the construction and delays, both lakes remain open. Visitors are encouraged to plan ahead and take public transport around the area.
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