Project Update – November 9, 2020
What’s Happening in Traffic This Week
Inside lane closures on eastbound Trans-Canada Highway
These inside lane closures will be ongoing until approximately mid-November to pave sections of the median for upcoming traffic shifts.
All work is weather dependent. Please check 511 Alberta and The City of Calgary’s traffic information map for up-to-date information on traffic detours and speed reductions.
We appreciate your patience during construction.
No Controlled Blasting Until November 16
There will be no controlled blasting this week. Blasting will resume on Monday, November 16. For more information, please visit westringroad.ca > Controlled Blasting.
Valley Ridge Boulevard N.W. Interchange
Standing on precast concrete deck panels on the temporary bridge looking east at waterproofing on the new permanent bridge
The first lift of asphalt on top of the waterproof membrane
Looking east at the bottom (first) lift of asphalt covering about half of the bridge
Looking east at paving on the ramps coming into Valley Ridge
Stoney Trail Interchange
Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) walls are retaining walls that use concrete panels, soil and steel or geotextile reinforcements. They are a cost-effective alternative to concrete retaining walls.
Pouring the leveling pad concrete for the MSE wall
The start of MSE wall construction for the east bridge abutment
The front of the MSE wall with two rows of concrete panels in place
Each layer of backfill is compacted with a roller
The slope on this bridge is called super-elevation, which raises the outside road edge higher than the inside
Compacted granular backfill around the centre piers
Fresh Blacktop
The Old Banff Coach Road S.W. detour is open to traffic! Thank you for your patience over the last several weeks as we raced to beat the clock and finish the detour before the cold weather really sets in. With traffic now on the detour, bridge construction can begin over the winter.
Looking west at the ‘bottom’ or first lift of asphalt
Paving the tie-in to the existing road at the east end
The detour is paved and the lines are painted
Detour opened to traffic on November 5, 2020
Topsoil Stockpiles Near Bow Trail S.W.
Earthworks for the Bow Trail S.W. interchange are underway. Topsoil is being stockpiled within the Transportation Utility Corridor (TUC) along the northwestern boundary of Aspen Woods for future use. This work will continue as long as the weather permits, and then resume again next spring.
Over the course of the project, numerous stockpiles will be created within the TUC. There is no limit on the size of the stockpiles provided they meet stability requirements.
Topsoil stockpile near Aspen Woods S.W. (visible on the left of the tree stand)
Removing topsoil as part of grading for the future Bow Trail S.W. interchange
Demystifying Child Safety Seats
The right kind of seat is so important to keeping kids safe in vehicles. But with so many types of safety seat on the market, knowing which one is appropriate for your child can be confusing.
Children need a restraint (seatbelt) system that accommodates their size and weight.
This chart is intended as a guide. Remember to follow the manufacturer’s recommendations and local laws when using a child safety seat.
While not required by law, booster seats are highly recommended because they help position a child so the seat belt fits properly. Without a booster seat, a child is three and a half times more likely to suffer a significant injury.
Drivers are responsible for ensuring children under the age of 16 are properly secured and could face fines for not doing so.
