14 Street S.W. Reconstruction - Anderson Road to Canyon Meadows Drive S.W.
Project update - July 2024
Project progress | 65% complete
Night paving taking place July 22 – 25, 2024
The contractor has changed its paving schedule to night paving. High temperatures during the day are posing a risk to workers health and safety and can potentially impact asphalt placement effectiveness.
This work began last night (July 22) and will continue tonight and tomorrow evening. All night work is scheduled to be completed by Thursday morning, which is required to meet our deadline of reopening 14 Street S.W. on Saturday, July 27.
Nearby residents may experience construction noise resulting from the night paving. We know this can be disruptive and we apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
14 Street S.W. is scheduled to reopen Saturday, July 27, 2024
The following construction activities have been completed:
- Earthworks, including road subgrade
- Gravel placement and concrete curb and gutter for the two lanes of the 14 Street S.W. roadway
- Bottom lift paving for 14 Street S.W.
- New intersection and access into the Canyon Meadows Country and Golf Club
- Installation of a new streetlighting system
- Canyon Meadows Drive eastbound lanes resurfacing
Ongoing construction progress
The reconstruction of the new two lanes of 14 Street S.W., from Anderson Road to Canyon Meadows Drive, is substantially complete, allowing the roadway to be reopened.
While the road is open to traffic, there will be various construction activities on-going along 14 Street S.W. Construction signage will be posted on-site to help direct traffic. Short and localized lane closures may be required when construction activities are occurring adjacent to travel lanes.
We will continue working on completing the remaining work, including:
- Top lift paving for 14 Street S.W.
- Pathway
- Landscaping
- Installation of post and cable fence
- Rehabilitation of the construction laydown in the southwest corner of the Anderson Road and 14 Street S.W. intersection
Project overview
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.
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Project details
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.
Project background
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.
Timeline
- Finalize design: Early summer 2023
- Construction start: Fall 2023
- Construction completion: Fall 2024
Construction activities are dependent on several factors. Timelines could change due to inclement weather, underground conditions and/or other unexpected circumstances.
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For more information, please contact the project team at 14StreetSW@calgary.ca
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