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Airport Trail S.E. Twinning Project

Airport Trail S.E. Twinning Project

We’re twinning Airport Trail to increase traffic capacity and support growth in northeast Calgary. 

Project overview

This project will twin Airport Trail from two lanes to four to accommodate the growing communities in the area and tie into the upgraded Stoney Trail interchange.

The project also improves pathways, public spaces, and connections along Airport Trail.

Benefits

  • Increased roadway capacity

    New lanes and larger intersections will significantly improve the local network and accommodate future growth.

  • New pathway and connections

    Pathways along Airport Trail improves access for residents as well as connectivity to the Rotary/Mattamy Greenway for people walking, wheeling and cycling.

  • Dedicated transit lane

    New bus queue jump lanes at 60 Street N.E. improves reliability for customers and creates a faster connection to the future 88 Street terminal.

Project location

Airport Trail S.E. from Metis Trail to Stoney Trail

Ward: 5

Residential communities: Saddle Ridge, Cityscape and Cornerstone

Project phase

Latest updates

October 2026

We’re started working on the detailed design for the project.

We are developing the preliminary design into a complete set of construction-ready drawings and documents. We are performing detailed assessment and analyses.

Timeline

We’ve been making improvements to Airport Tr since 1994. Click into the timeline below to learn about each phase of improvement.

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2027+ Construction Construction start and end dates will be available once funding is secured and design is complete.

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2026 to 2027 Airport Trail Twinning (Phase 3) detailed design begins

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2025 to 2026 Airport Trail/Stoney Trail full interchange (stage 2) built

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2020 to 2022 Airport Trail/19 Street and Barlow Trail interchange complete

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2020 to 2021 Airport Trail Twinning preliminary design

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2020 Stoney Trail south onto Airport Trail ramp built

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2019 Airport Trail connected between 36 Street and 60 Street N.E.

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2017 to 2019 Airport Trail Phase 2 detailed design: 19 Street and Barlow Trail interchanges and connection between 36 Street and 60 Street N.E.

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2017 Airport Trail Functional Plan Update approved

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2011 to 2014 Airport Trail Phase 1 construction: widening from 4 to 6 lanes between Deerfoot Trail and Barlow Trail, tunnel under YYC runway, ending at 36 Street N.E.

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2011 to 2012 Airport Trail Interchanges Functional Planning complete and approved

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2011 Airport Trail between 60 Street and Stoney Trail built

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2009 Airport Trail/Stoney Trail partial interchange (stage 1) built

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1994 Airport Trail planning and development begins

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Budget

Design: $1.1 million

Frequently Asked Questions

When will it be built?

The project is currently funded for design only with construction considered for funding in The City’s next budget cycle. Once funding is approved and design is complete, we will be able to provide construction details and dates.

Will noise barriers be installed near residential areas?

We’ve completed a preliminary noise study to understand how the expanded roadway could affect nearby communities. As the project moves forward, we’ll contact residents in areas where projected noise levels exceed the City’s minimum thresholds. If those residents support the installation of noise barriers, they will be included in the project to help reduce traffic noise.

Contact

Email: AirportTr@calgary.ca

Phone: 311

Related information

Phase 1

Phase 2

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