14 Street S.W. Reconstruction - Anderson Road to Canyon Meadows Drive S.W.

The project team held an information session on May 16, 2023 to share details on the project, construction plans and timelines.

View the information boards from the session for details.

Updated boards – July 2023: View the updated information boards for details on the new pathway and the Elbow Drive resurfacing work.

As part of a continuing program of major road restoration, The City is planning to complete road reconstruction on 14 Street S.W. from Anderson Road to Canyon Meadows Drive S.W.

There will be no changes to the number of lanes on the roadway as part of the current reconstruction project. A design will be completed for a potential future upgrade of this section of 14 Street S.W. from a two-lane road to a four-lane parkway, which may be warranted in the long-term.

By including the future four-lane road in the current design, The City is minimizing or eliminating potential throw-away costs.

A new pathway will be constructed along the east side of 14 Street S.W. and will be connected to the east to an existing pedestrian overpass on Anderson Road. Building this new pathway follows Council’s guiding principles and aligns with providing accessibility, mobility choices and connections for pedestrians and cyclists.

These upgrades will bring the design of the road up to modern standards, enhance safety and improve traffic flow, while improving connections for pedestrians and cyclists.

In addition, an opportunity was identified to include the Elbow Drive Resurfacing project work (Anderson Road to Canyon Meadows Drive) within the 14 Street S.W. Reconstruction project scope. This coordination will reduce construction impacts in the area, minimize coordination between different contractors and reduce overall construction costs. Elbow Drive Resurfacing is included in The City’s current capital plan as a high priority for rehabilitation and resurfacing. 

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The project will include:

• Pavement reconstruction and realignment of existing traffic lanes
• Relocation of intersection/access into the Canyon Meadows Golf Course
• Installation of a new stormwater system
• Utility relocations
• Streetlighting and landscaping
• Addition of a new walking and wheeling connection along the east side of 14 Street S.W. from Canyon Meadows Dr. to Anderson Rd. with a connection along the south side of Anderson Rd. to the existing overpass at Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School.

A noise study has also been completed; based on the findings of this study, sound walls will not be installed as part of the current reconstruction project.

14 Street S.W. is a popular, high-use corridor which extends from north to south Calgary, connecting to important routes and destinations throughout the city. On the south end, the segment from Anderson Road to Canyon Meadows Drive S.W. is a two-lane rural road in need of rehabilitation.

The proposed reconstruction project would enhance safety and provide a more comfortable experience for all modes of travel, while helping to ensure the roadway remains in good condition for years to come.