Drivers in Sylvan Lake can expect lane interruptions and full road closures on Herder Drive starting Monday, June 29, 2026, as the Town of Sylvan Lake begins the final phase of a major road repair project between 47 Avenue and Harrison Road.
The construction window runs from June 29 to August 3 for major road work, with landscaping and line painting wrapping up by August 8. Flag persons will be on site to direct traffic and make sure residents can still get to their homes. The work is part of the Town’s 2026 Capital Budget, which set aside $20.8 million for infrastructure upgrades, including the completion of Herder Drive.
This project wraps up a decade-long effort that started in 2016 to fix ongoing drainage problems that caused potholes, road heaves, and standing water in the Hewlett Park area. Earlier phases rebuilt Herder Drive from Hinshaw Drive to Hagerman Road in 2023, and from Hagerman Road to Harrison Road in 2024 and 2025. The current stretch from Harrison Road to 47 Avenue is the last piece.
According to the Town’s project page, crews are already on site and will replace concrete curbs and sidewalks, remove old asphalt, and reshape the gravel base through July 22. Final asphalt paving is planned for July 20 to 31, with landscaping and line painting happening from August 3 to 8. The Town notes that weather or unexpected underground conditions could shift the timeline.
The Herder Drive rehabilitation from 2023 to 2025 carried a budget of $2.19 million, supported by reserves, capital funding, and grants. Eric Boudreau, the Town’s Manager of Engineering, is the contact for the project.
