Robert Service Way will be closed to traffic over the Victoria Day long weekend as crews prepare for a longer-term reopening of the artery.

To ensure the safety of motorists in the area, a number of precautions have been implemented to allow the road to reopen temporarily, the city said today.

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,” the city said.

“Response resources and geotechnical expertise will be limited over the weekend, and, as a result, Robert Service Way will be closed from Friday at 7 p.m. to Tuesday, May 23, at 7 a.m.”

Starting next week, crews will begin implementing a monitoring schedule to support a 24/7 opening if the escarpment shows signs of improvement.

Residents are encouraged to check social media on Monday night for details on the status of the Robert Service Way for Tuesday.

The road was closed from the time of the Apr. 8 landslide until the past Monday morning.