Reimagine 5th Street South: A Vision For the Future

The City of Lethbridge is developing a preliminary design for 5th Street South, between 1 Avenue South and 6 Avenue South, to lay the groundwork for upcoming infrastructure upgrades. This project aims to transform the area into a vibrant, connected urban space that enhances both functionality and community experience.

The Preliminary Concept Design phase for the 5 Street South project is now complete. This phase focused on understanding existing conditions, exploring design options, and gathering community input to help shape a recommended concept for the corridor.

The Preliminary Concept Design What We Heard Report, option boards and concept boards are now available in the Documents section of this page. These materials summarize what we heard from the community and how that feedback informed the recommended direction for the project.

We are now currently in Phase 4 of the project where the recommended concept and preliminary design are planned to be finalized in Spring.

Watch the short video describing the vibrant and bustling history of 5 Street South, Lethbridge's historic main street.

Key Features of 5 Street South from 1 Avenue to 6 Avenue South:

• Wide Roadway: Four north-south lanes provide ample capacity for traffic flow.
• Downtown Retail Strip: The street serves as a bustling hub for local businesses.
• Diverse Architecture: The structures along 5th Street South vary in intensity and character, with historic two- and three-story buildings to the north, a 12-story structure at Melcor Centre, and lower-density buildings to the south.