Pathway closures
Periodically pathways may need to be closed due to maintenance, construction work or other unsafe conditions.
Temporarily closing pathways and setting up detours allows work to be completed as quickly as possible, while keeping both citizens and workers safe.
See below for current pathway closures across The City.
Notable Closures
Bow River Pathway - Watermain related closures
To support ongoing watermain repairs, the Bow River Pathway is closed:
- Parkdale Boulevard N.W, between 34 Street N.W. and 29 Street N.W. until Summer 2026
- Montgomery Boulevard N.W. until Summer 2026
- North Edworthy Parking Lot and west of Montgomery View N.W. until December 2026
Click the images below to view the closures and detours. Please follow all signage in the area.
Bow River Pathway – Douglas Fir Trail
Starting September 9 until October 2026, the south Bow River Pathway east of Edworthy Park to the railway crossing, will be closed for a Douglas Fir Trail slope remediation project. This closure will also include the western half of Douglas Fir Trail. Please follow the detour signage to the north side Bow River Pathway.
Click the image below to view the closures and detours. Please follow all signage in the area.
Downtown East Village (6 St S.E. & 9 Ave S.E.)
A section of pathway and the 9 Ave S.E. cycle track is closed due the 6 Street Underpass Project, until December 2026. Please follow detour signage for the pathway and roadway detours around the site.
Click the image below to view the closures and detours. Please follow all signage in the area.
Bow River Pathway – Sunnyside Flood Barrier Closures
Sections of the north Bow River Pathway will be fully closed for Sunnyside Flood Barrier construction this year (dates estimated and subject to change):
- 14 Street N.W. to 10 Street N.W. wheeling pathway: April 13 - July
- 14 Street N.W. to 10 Street N.W. pedestrian pathway: July - September
- Memorial Dr. NW pedestrian overpass: Reopening date TBD
- LRT Bridge closure and pathway to 9 Street N.W.: April 6 - September
- 9 Street N.W. to Peace Bridge: July - October
- Peace Bridge to 7 Street N.W.: Until July
- 7 Street N.W. to Prince’s Island Park Bridge: Until September
- Prince’s Island Park Bridge to Centre Street N: April 1 - May
Pathways and bikeways map
See all the pathway and bikeway routes around The City, and view smaller closures that may affect your route.
Go to mapInformation for contractors
Private contractors, consultants, utility companies, and City personnel that require a closure of a City of Calgary pathway, due to construction should refer to the manual.