5 St - 2 St: 17 Ave S.W. construction

Sidewalks on 17 Avenue S. are open, so you can walk to your 17th Ave S.W. destination. When driving, catching the bus or cycling in this area, use the 14th and 15th Ave S.W. one way streets. There's lots of on-street parking on neighbouring streets, in addition to a number of parking lots available in the area.

Other construction areas:

Driving

When driving to this area of 17th Ave S.W., use the 14 Ave and 15 Ave one-ways streets. There's lots of on-street parking on 17th Ave. west of 6th Street S.W. and on neighbouring streets, in addition to lots of parking lots available in the area.

Parking nearby:

Find parking in the area on Google Maps.

Bus

Catch your #6, and #7 bus on 14th Avenue S.W. and 15th Avenue S.W., between 8 Street and 5 Street. Bus stops 5324, 5287, and 7932 are relocated and bus routes #6 and #7 rerouted onto the construction detour.

Train

Cycling

People riding bikes to 17 Avenue S.W. and the area can enjoy bike lanes on 14th Avenue S.W. and 15th Avenue S.W., between Macleod Trail and 8 Street S.W. There is also a protected bike lane (cycle track) on 5 Street S.W., from the downtown core to 17 Avenue S.W. Farther north, there is a protected bike lane (cycle track) on 12 Avenue S.W., between 11 Street S.W. and Macleod Trail.

On the blocks that are under construction, we may need to remove or relocate bike parking depending on how much space we have. On those blocks under construction, you'll find most bike parking closer to the intersections.

Walking

If you're walking down 17th Avenue S, whether you're walking from your car, home or transit, the sidewalks are open. Enjoy your time on the Ave.

Sidewalks and intersections will also remain wheelchair accessible.

What's happening on 17th Avenue SW:

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