RR 254 & TWP 230 Reconstruction
As part of the approved Capital 5 Year Road Construction Program, Wheatland County will be reconstructing 1.44 miles of RR 254 north of HWY 901, and 0.98 miles of TWP 230, east towards HWY 817.
Upgrading the road is required due to high seasonal traffic volumes and substandard conditions of the existing roadway.
Project Milestones
- Preliminary Design: 2026
- Detailed Design: 2027
- Construction: 2028
Project Impacts
Preliminary Design:
- Geotechnical and Environmental Investigations (potential lane closures on roadway for borehole drilling, reduced speed signage)
- Land survey (survey vehicles and equipment along roadway) up to 20m outside of current road Right-Of-Way
Detailed Design:
- Land Acquisition to be privately negotiated with impacted landowners along the roadway in order to reconstruct the new road to current Wheatland County standards.
- Advanced utility locates and relocations as needed.
- Temporary fencing, tree removal and brush clearing where required.
- Public consultation session will be scheduled for area residents and affected landowners
Construction:
- Sequenced road closures, detours, and restricted access to the construction area. Emergency and residential access will be maintained throughout construction.
- Temporary fencing, tree removal and brush clearing where required.
- Construction will be phased to maintain access to Oasis Resort.
Site Location
