Geraldine Road Construction To Begin Soon In Jasper National Park

By NPT Staff - March 20th, 2023

Construction starts this month on a conservation breeding center for caribou in Jasper National Park.

Following a public tendering process, Landmark Solutions has been awarded the contract to construct a 65-hectare (160-acre) conservation breeding center for caribou in Jasper National Park over the next several years.

The center will be located about 30 kilometres (18 miles) south of the Jasper townsite. It’s being constructed along Geraldine Road, a seasonal road used by people visiting the Fryatt Valley and Geraldine Lakes area, which is accessible from Wabasso Road (93A). Athabasca Falls is located a few kilometres south of the site.

The next steps include staking out the building plans at the site, clearing vegetation and removing hazardous trees. Removing dead and dying pine trees — most of which were affected by mountain pine beetle — is critical to protecting caribou from injury within the pens and from the risk of wildfire.

An area closure at the construction site will be in place and public access to Geraldine Road will be limited. Potential hazards include falling trees, heavy equipment and vehicle traffic.

Geraldine Road is an unpaved road used to access Fryatt and Geraldine Lakes trailheads in summer. It’s typically open mid-June to late September. High-clearance vehicles are recommended. Trailers and RVs aren’t permitted.

Once construction starts as early as this month, Geraldine Road will be closed to all public access until mid-June.

From mid-June to late September in 2023 and 2024, public access to Geraldine Road will be open to vehicle traffic only. Vehicle access will be subject to restrictions and managed by the construction contractor. Delays are expected. There won’t be any pedestrian or bike access.

Fryatt Trail is accessible from Athabasca Falls using snowshoes or skis on the user-set Athabasca River winter route until the ground thaws in spring. Fryatt and Geraldine Lakes trailheads will be accessible by vehicle from mid-June to late September.

Travelers on 93N and 93A may encounter construction vehicles and equipment and are advised to drive and bike with care.

Contractors will be clearing and selectively removing trees from the construction site. The resulting debris piles will be burned on days when conditions are safe. There is no need to call 911 or emergency services to report smoke.

Updates will be shared to the park’s subscription mailing list and on its website. All work is weather-dependent and construction timelines are subject to change. Check 511.alberta.ca or dial 511 for the latest road conditions and closures.

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