Country Hills Blvd. N.E. Widening Project

About the project

The Country Hills Boulevard N.E. Widening Project is a major infrastructure improvement happening in northeast Calgary. Starting in May 2025, work will begin to widen the section of road between Barlow Trail and 36 Street N.E. to help reduce traffic, improve safety, and support future growth. The project is fully funded by the City of Calgary. 

Scope of work

Key components of the project include:

  • Widening about 800 meters of Country Hills Boulevard between Barlow Trail and 36 Street N.E.
  • Pre-installation of a section of water feeder main
  • Moving overhead power and communications lines underground
  • Building new sidewalks and pathways
  • Adding storm drains and utility lines
  • Installing streetlighting and upgrading intersections with traffic signals
  • Landscaping and overall site restoration 

Benefits

Once complete, the Country Hills Boulevard Widening Project will:

  • Improve traffic flow and reduce congestion during busy hours
  • Improve safety for drivers, emergency services, and others on the road
  • Support long-term community growth and future transportation planning
  • Help make Calgary’s transportation network stronger by upgrading an important route

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Why is this project happening?

This section of Country Hills Boulevard is a critical corridor with increasing traffic demand. Widening the road will help reduce traffic delays and support new residential and business developments in the area.

Will there be traffic delays during construction?

Drivers may experience some delays, but we are working to reduce disruption as much as possible. Construction will be carefully staged, and a temporary detour road will be built to keep traffic moving.

How are residents and businesses being informed?

We’re using a variety of communication tools including mailouts, signage, and this webpage. We’ll also frequently reach out to community groups and residents to keep them up to date.

How can I provide feedback or ask questions?

We welcome your input! Call 311 and mention the “Country Hills Boulevard Widening Project”.

Project timeline

Construction starts in May 2025 and will finish by fall 2026. Work will happen in two main phases:

  • Spring to Fall 2025: Construction of a temporary detour road to keep traffic moving, installation of large utility lines, and begin partial construction of widening the road.
  • Spring to Fall 2026: Completion of the remaining widening work, including streetlighting, road paving, signage, and landscaping.

Weather and site conditions could affect construction work. Any major changes to the timeline will be shared on this webpage.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to:

  • Phone: Call 311 and reference the “Country Hills Boulevard Widening Project”

Budget

The total budget for the project is $19 Million

This information has no legal status and cannot be used as an official interpretation of the various bylaws, codes and regulations currently in effect. The City of Calgary accepts no responsibility to persons relying solely on this information. Web pages are updated periodically. ​

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