South Project
Old Banff Coach Road SW to Highway 8
About the Project
The contract for the South project has been awarded to Calgary Safelink Partners for $277 million. Both the North and South projects are being constructed in a design-build contract structure, which means design and construction services are contracted together to a single entity.
Some preliminary work will begin this summer, with the majority of construction starting in the Spring of 2021. The completion date for the South project has been updated to 2024 to accommodate the regulatory process that was required to relocate the ENMAX transmission lines, as well as considerations for the COVID-19 pandemic.
Overview
The South project includes:
- Five kilometres of six- and eight-lane divided freeway
- Reconstructing approximately one kilometre each of Old Banff Coach Road SW, Bow Trail SW and 17 Avenue SW (within the Transportation Utility Corridor)
- Four interchanges
- Old Banff Coach Road SW
- Bow Trail SW
- 17 Avenue SW
- Highway 8
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The project plans
Part of the contract award process includes a design submission to confirm each proponent’s understanding of the technical requirements, illustrate possible innovations or cost savings and validate the financial submission also required as part of the process. The project plan has been updated to reflect the design submission from the successful contractor. This Fall (2020) updated cross-sections will be available as well.
