Entries by ErinR

Project Update – June 22, 2020

For up-to-date information on traffic detours and speed reductions, please visit 511 Alberta. We appreciate your patience during construction. Excavation for Drainage South of the Bow River A borrow pit, also known as a sand box, is an area where material (usually soil, gravel or sand) has been dug for use at another location. Stoney Trail Widening […]

Project Update – June 15, 2020

For up-to-date information on traffic detours and speed reductions, please visit 511 Alberta. We appreciate your patience during construction. Collector-Distributor Ramp Lanes between Crowchild Trail and Scenic Acres Link N.W. This week crews continued working on protecting exposed surfaces from erosion within the west ditch of the new Collector-Distributor (CD) ramp lanes. Cover is the single most […]

Project Update – June 8, 2020

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. New Pathway Alignment Open The new Bow […]

Project Update – June 1, 2020

Roundabout Refresher Modern roundabouts are becoming more common on Alberta roads because they are safer (up to a 90 per cent reduction in fatalities) and move traffic more efficiently than traditional intersections. With interchange construction underway on Valley Ridge Boulevard NW, and several other roundabouts planned as part of the project, a refresher on how […]

Project Update – May 25, 2020

Dust Mitigation We understand dust is a concern for residents living next to the construction area. Dust monitoring and mitigation is ongoing, but residents should expect increased dust. 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.  Hydroseeding is a […]

Project Update – May 18, 2020

Reminder – Bow River Pathway Temporarily Closed Starting Tomorrow Starting Tuesday, May 19, the pathway connecting Valley Ridge and Bowness Park, on the south side of the Bow River, will be fully closed. During this time, the new pathway alignment will be tied in and a section of the pathway will be removed. There will be no pathway detour available, nor will there […]

Project Update – May 11, 2020

Reminder: Entering the Construction Zone is Trespassing There have been several reports from both the contractor and adjacent residents about people entering the Transportation Utility Corridor. This area is an active construction site with numerous hazards. Anyone entering must have permission and a safety orientation. Please stay out of this area, even if there doesn’t […]

Project Update – May 4, 2020

In-River Bridge Pier Construction – South Side Bridge Pier Construction – North Side Installation of Bird Deterrent Tape near Valley Ridge Valley Ridge residents near the WCRR construction area may notice crews installing bird deterrent tape on the construction fencing this week. Noise can affect some birds’ ability to communicate, making them emit louder and […]

Project Update – April 27, 2020

For up-to-date information on traffic detours and speed reductions, please visit 511 Alberta. We appreciate your patience during construction. In Alberta, Spring = Construction The 2020 construction season is going to be very busy across all areas of the project. Adjacent residents will see a significant increase in construction activity within the Transportation Utility Corridor (TUC). […]

Project Update – April 20, 2020

Important Reminder About Drug Impaired Driving Cannabis is one of the most widely used substances in Canada with nearly half of Canadians reporting having used it at some time in their lives. In October 2018, Canada became the second country in the world to legalize the sale, possession, and non-medical use of cannabis by adults. […]