Project Update – June 8, 2020

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Collector-Distributor Ramp Lanes between Crowchild Trail and Scenic Acres Link NW

Collector-distributor (CD) lanes are separate, parallel roads with limited access to and from the freeway. The purpose of CD lanes is to eliminate weaving from the freeway by shifting the lane changes to the CD lanes instead.

  • Traffic exiting Stoney Trail for Scenic Acres Link NW and traffic entering Stoney Trail from Crowchild Trail will use new collector-distributor lanes
  • Riprap is placed along the CD road ditch
  • New streetlights being installed along the new CD lanes

New Pathway Alignment Open

The new Bow River pathway alignment opened last week. Once all the permanent handrails have been installed, the pathway will be paved.

  • New pathway alignment (shown on the left) is open, and a section of pathway within the footprint of the new bridge is closed (shown on the right)
  • People enjoying the new pathway while a crew member inspects the permanent handrail
North Project

Trans-Canada Highway / Valley Ridge Blvd NW Interchange

Valley Ridge Blvd NW Detour

With the opening of the first detour stage and more people returning to work as COVID-19 restrictions are relaxed, we understand there has been congestion getting into the community. Alberta Transportation and EllisDon will continue to monitor traffic patterns and make adjustments to minimize delays. 

Still, motorists should expect delays and check 511 Alberta for up-to-date information about lane closures. The construction season in Alberta is short and there is a significant amount of work to be completed over the next few months. Thank you for your patience.

  • Crews remove asphalt and concrete from the old directional ramp from westbound Trans-Canada Highway to Valley Ridge Blvd NW / Crestmont Blvd NW
  • Crews remove asphalt and concrete from the old directional ramp from westbound Trans-Canada Highway to northbound Valley Ridge Blvd NW

Trans-Canada Highway Bridges Over Valley Ridge Blvd NW

Work continues on the first of three bridges needed for the new interchange.

  • Looking south at the first of three structures being constructed as part of the Trans-Canada Highway / Valley Ridge Blvd NW interchange
  • Scaffolding has been installed for crews to reach the top of the girders, and formwork for the bridge deck is beginning

Utility Work West of Valley Ridge Blvd NW

There are a number of utility relocations required for the project. For the last several weeks, AltaLink’s crews have been working on the south side of the Trans-Canada Highway.

  • An area is excavated in preparation for a new electrical pole
  • Temporary poles are installed to hold the lines during the move (view looking south across the Trans-Canada Highway)

Time Change for Controlled Blasting

Beginning on Friday, June 12, all controlled blasts will occur between 5 pm and 7 pm, rather than 3 pm to 5 pm. This is to accommodate other crews in the area that are working later with the longer daylight. For more information on controlled blasting, visit westringroad.ca > Controlled Blasting.

Trans-Canada Highway / Stoney Trail Interchange

  • Looking north at concrete being poured for a centre bridge pier; the ramp from eastbound Trans-Canada Highway to northbound Stoney Trail is visible in the background

  • Looking east at crews guiding the arm from a concrete truck

Gravel Removal South of Old Banff Coach Road SW – Progress Continues

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