Phase Two: Bridgeland Main Street Construction
Phase Two of the Bridgeland Main Streets project is moving into the second season of construction this spring, and we want to provide you with an update on what you can expect during construction.
The second phase of the Bridgeland Main Streets started in Fall 2023 and is expected to be in construction until Fall 2025. You will see operational and streetscape improvements along 1 Avenue N.E. from 4 Street N.E. to 11 Street N.E., and along 2 Avenue N.E. between 6 Street N.E. to 10 Street N.E. These improvements include:
Widened sidewalks.
More plants and trees.
New street lighting along the road and sidewalks.
New crosswalks with wheelchair ramps complete with tactile plates to help those with vision loss at intersections.
Additional/upgraded pedestrian crossing signals at several intersections. Changes to intersection controls on 2 Avenue N.E.
New waste and recycling bins, bike racks, and benches.
UPDATED ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE:
This construction season, you can expect to see work occurring in multiple street blocks at a time, in stages along 1 Avenue N.E. from 11 Street to 7A Street N.E.
We will be setting up the construction site, and crews will be refining their timelines in the coming weeks; however, the first detour and construction activity isn’t anticipated to begin until the week of April 22. We know how important it is to the community that we only restrict pedestrians and / or drivers when impactful work is underway, and we will be allowing traffic flow to remain uninterrupted in the interim. Small shifts in timelines are expected in multi-faceted construction projects but please know we’re working to minimize impacts to the community wherever we can.
The first stage of construction will begin on the north side of 1 Avenue N.E. between 9A to 11 Streets N.E., and work is expected to take approximately 2 months.
Minor sidewalk reconstruction along 2 Avenue at intersections between 6 Street to 10 Street N.E. will occur starting the week of April 15 and last throughout the year which will have minimal effect to traffic access through the community.
The included map shows the updated Stage 1 work areas and detour plan for 1 Avenue N.E.
Please note, construction is variable, and the schedule is subject to change depending on factors such as complexity, weather, supply chain, and access. We appreciate your patience while crews are working in your area.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT DURING CONSTRUCTION:
The construction work hours for the Main Streets Program are Monday to Saturday from 7a.m. to 10p.m., and construction activity on weekends, weekdays, and overnight as required. Visit Calgary.ca/bridgelandmainstreet to find ongoing updates on construction activities and detour information.
During construction, here's what you can expect:
Temporary traffic detours, barriers, ramps, and accesses will ensure pedestrians and cyclists can travel safely through the area and still access their destinations.
We will work directly with individual businesses to minimize the impacts of construction and provide continued access to their property as much as possible.
Temporary closure of some parking, roads, and potential road detours. Traffic will be maintained during construction, by way of local detours.
Temporary relocation of transit stops, Canada Post mailboxes, and/or Calgary Parking Authority pay machines.
An increase in on-site construction activity, including construction crews, vehicles and heavy equipment, and an increase in noise and vibration throughout construction.
Please note, construction in an established community like this means that sometimes we run into surprises during construction. We don't anticipate any issues, but the timeline could be impacted should we discover any surprises. We know that construction impacts can be disruptive, and we will work to mitigate impacts as best as we can.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
For more information on the Bridgeland Main Street project, or to sign up for our electronic newsletter, please visit calgary.ca/BridgelandMainStreet.
If you have any questions, please email our project team at bridgelandmainstreet@calgary.ca.