Robert Service Way Escarpment Update #9

Robert Service Way will be closed to traffic over the long weekend as crews prepare for longer term reopening.

In order to ensure the safety of motorists in the area, a number of precautions have been implemented to allow Robert Service Way to reopen temporarily. This includes multiple daily inspections, as well as ongoing review of sensor data and the City’s slope scanner.

Current conditions of the escarpment along Robert Service Way have not stabilized to the point that the road can be opened without daily inspections. Response resources and geotechnical expertise will be limited over the weekend, and as a result Robert Service Way will be closed from Friday, May 19^th at 7:00PM to Tuesday, May 23, at 7:00AM.

However, starting next week crews will begin implementing a monitoring schedule to support a 24/7 opening going forward if the escarpment shows signs of improvement. Residents are strongly encouraged to check social media on Monday night for details on the status of the Robert Service Way for Tuesday.