Bridgeland Main Street: Construction Update + Temporary Parking Changes

The Bridgeland Main Streets project is moving into its third season of construction starting the week of April 14, 2025. Construction is expected to be completed by fall 2025. This phase will include operational and streetscape improvements along 1 Ave N.E. This construction season, work will occur across multiple blocks at a time, progressing in stages along 1 Ave N.E. from 8A St. to 4 St. N.E.

The below map shows the first stage of work and the 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 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with occasional work on weekends, weekdays, and evenings/overnight as required. For ongoing updates on construction activities, parking, and detours, please visit Calgary.ca/bridgelandmainstreet

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.

• Continued access to Bridgeland businesses - we will work directly with businesses to minimize the impacts of construction 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.

2025 STREET CLEANING

As part of The City of Calgary’s Street Cleaning Program, The City’s street cleaning team will begin spring sweeps in the area starting the week of April 14, 2025. Temporary parking bans will be implemented on all side streets adjacent to 1 Ave N.E. to facilitate this work, please be sure to watch for all parking signage. For more information, please visit Calgary.ca or contact 311.

• April 15, 2025: The street cleaning team will sweep all avenues within Bridgeland over a one-day period.

• April 17, 2025: The street cleaning team will sweep all streets within Bridgeland over a one-day period.

ONGOING ENMAX WORK

As part of the Bridgeland Main Street Project, ENMAX Power is continuing utility upgrades along 1 Avenue N.E. between 4 to 6 St. N.E. This work, which includes burying overhead powerlines and installing upgraded equipment, will be completed in stages over the next several months. Each stage is expected to last 4-6 weeks, depending on weather conditions. For updates or inquiries, visit the project website or contact ENMAX’s Customer Relations Team at 403-514-3990. You can also reach the City project team at bridgelandmainstreet@calgary.ca.

TEMPORARY PARKING CHANGES:

Beginning April 14, 2025, and remaining in effect for the duration of the construction season, there will be temporary changes to residential street parking to support business vitality and community access during Bridgeland’s streetscape improvements.

In accordance with the provisions of the Calgary Parking Policies, The City will temporarily change the existing residential permit parking “G” and “AAA” zones into short term public parking at the below locations:

• Both sides of 7A Street between 1 Avenue and 2 Avenue N.E.

• Both sides of 9 Street N.E. between 1 Avenue and 2 Avenue N.E.

• The east side of 6A Street between 1 Avenue and Centre Avenue N.E.

• The west side of 7A Street between 1 Avenue and Centre Avenue N.E.

• The east side of 8 Street between 1 Avenue and Centre Avenue N.E.

• The west side of 8A Street between 1 Avenue and Centre Avenue N.E.

HOW DO THESE PARKING CHANGES AFFECT RESIDENTS?

During this period, individuals will be able to utilize this section of the street for short-term parking, as indicated by signage.

There is no change to parking permissions for holders of Residential Parking Permits “G” and “AAA”. Permit holders will be able to continue park in these areas as per the timelines that their residential parking permits will allow.

For more information on permit zone “G” and “AAA” options, please visit: maps.calgary.ca/CalgaryParking. For more information specific to Calgary Parking Policies, please visit the CPA policy page HERE.

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.