8 AVENUE NE - Road Closure for STAIR CONSTRUCTION

Bridge Closure - 8 Avenue NE - Friday, September 8 – Monday, September 11

The City is replacing a portion of the sidewalk on this bridge in preparation to tie in the new stairs from below. This work cannot be completed while safely maintaining vehicle traffic on the bridge.

At 9:00pm on Friday, September 8, the 8 Avenue NE bridge over Deerfoot Trail will be closed until Monday, September 11 at 5:00am. The road closure is between 13a Street NE and 16a Street NE.

This closure impacts vehicle traffic only. Pedestrian and cyclist access will remain open.

Alternative Routes:

Please find an alternative route, such as Memorial Drive or 16 Avenue N.E. to cross Deerfoot Trail. Drivers are encouraged to leave early and plan their route ahead of time.

Transit Routes: Route 19 - or 16 Avenue North - will be impacted. Please check Calgarytransit.com or the Transit App for changes to bus routes and bus stop locations.

Project Information:

Beginning September 2023, The City will begin construction of a new set of stairs on the west side of Deerfoot Trail leading up to 8 Avenue N.E. from the pathway system below. The previous timber stairs were removed in 2022 for safety reasons. Construction is expected to be completed this winter.

What to Expect:

Throughout Construction Typical construction impacts such as noise, dust, construction crews, and large machinery can be expected. No further bridge closures are expected; however, vehicle traffic may be reduced to one lane periodically throughout construction. The adjacent Renfrew off-leash dog area will be unaffected and remain open.

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For more information and updates on this project, please visit Calgary.ca/8avestairs

Thank you for your patience and understanding while we complete this work as quickly as possible.