The first new LRT line in 20 years, the west leg of the LRT will serve communities located west of the downtown core, between the Bow River and the Glenmore Reservoir. This project was initiated in response to the transit needs of this area which is expected, in the next 20 years, to grow from 90,000 people today to approximately 120,000 and see employment increase from currently 18,000 jobs to 23,000.
Due to the size and scope of this project a separate website has been set up for the West LRT. For more information on the West LRT project, including construction, traffic information, and station design, please visit the project website at westlrt.ca.
Project scope
The West LRT alignment extends eight kilometres west from the future Kerby LRT station (11 Street S.W.) on the 7 Avenue S.W. LRT corridor to 69 Street S.W. The new line will include six stations: Sunalta, Shaganappi Point, Westbrook, 45 Street S.W., Sirocco, and 69 Street S.W. Both Sirocco and 69 Street S.W. stations will include Park and Rides.
Once the route leaves the downtown core, it will cross 11 Street S.W. and follow Bow Trail to 33 Street S.W. where it will head south and then travel along 17 Avenue S.W. to 69 Street. For more information visit Route Animation or Route Map.
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Video explaining the tunnelling process for the West LRT project
Roadwork detours and closures
For updates on Calgary roadwork detours and closures during West LRT construction, please sign up for Traffic Alerts or check the Construction and Traffic Map.
Calgary Transit route detours
For updates on Calgary Transit bus route detours and bus stop relocations during West LRT construction, please visit the Calgary Transit website.
