Highway 16 through Lloydminster from 40th Avenue to the Husky Upgrader closed at 7 a.m. today as Canadian Pacific crews begin repairs to a damaged overpass.
The work is expected to be completed today.
Detours will have westbound traffic rerouted south on Range road 3280 (road to Husky Upgrader) to 12th Street, west one mile to 40th Avenue and north on 40th Avenue back to Highway 16.
Eastbound traffic will proceed south on 40th Avenue east to 12th Street, turn north onto Range Road 3290 towards the Husky Upgrader and back to Highway 16.
Long combination vehicles in excess of 31 metres in length and all wide loads will not be allowed ont he detour. Those affected by this restriction will be required to stage their trailers. There is no alternate routing in the Lloydminster rea.
