Cedar Avenue Road Project Update

September 29, 2025

The City of Fernie is excited to share the successful completion of the 2025 Road Rehabilitation Project on Cedar Avenue, which delivered important upgrades to the section from Highway 3 to Bossio Road. The project included full roadway reconstruction with new pavement, curb, and gutter, as well as the extension and improvement of the multi-use pathway, enhancing connections for pedestrians and cyclists.

 This work was identified as a short-term priority in the City’s Integrated Infrastructure Capital Plan, following the 2023 Pavement Condition Assessment, and was designed to meet City bylaws, the Active Transportation Master Plan (ATMP), and national design standards. Thanks to the efforts of our contractor, the project was delivered on time, on budget, and to a high quality of construction.

 The most significant change through this project was the narrowing of the driving lanes. While this design meets all applicable standards and best practices, feedback received has highlighted concerns about driver comfort, particularly on the curve.

In response, the City will be making adjustments to widen the driving lanes along the curve section of Cedar Avenue. This change will increase the asphalt width from 7.1m to 8.1m around the curve (compared to 8.4m pre-construction), while still maintaining safe and accessible routes for pedestrians and cyclists. The multi-use pathway will remain continuous, though it will be narrower in this section than recommended in the ATMP.

 To support road safety, a new 40 km/h speed limit sign will also be installed coming off Highway 3, and the City will be relocating a speed reader board to reinforce the residential speed limit.

 We thank residents for their patience during construction and for their feedback as we continue to improve this corridor. The modifications are anticipated to occur in October. The completed Cedar Avenue project reflects the City’s commitment to investing in infrastructure renewal while supporting safe, accessible, and sustainable transportation for all users.