Memorial Dr. E and 36 St S.E. road improvements
Project Update – April 2026
Memorial Dr E. reconstruction
The City is completing a full-depth reconstruction of the westbound lanes of Memorial Dr E. Construction is expected to take several months.
Starting Wednesday, April 29, Memorial Drive westbound between 36 Street and 39 Street S.E. will be reduced to single-lane traffic as our contractor, Aecon Group Inc., begins the full-depth reconstruction of the roadway.
The work will be staged to complete reconstruction on the outside westbound lane first. We anticipate completing this initial phase in 3-4 weeks.
The lane closure will then shift to the outside westbound lane while Aecon rebuilds the inner lane over the following 3-4 weeks. The City will provide updates in advance of the scheduled traffic shift.
Construction will also include changes to intersection turn movements and pedestrian crossings. Please follow all on-site signage during construction.
Eastbound Memorial Drive will not be impacted during work on the westbound lanes.
A full closure of the Memorial Dr E. and 36 St S.E. intersection is planned during the May 16-18 long weekend. We will provide more detailed information in early May including detours and traffic accommodation plans.
36 St S.E. road improvements
Work will continue this year to complete improvements along 36 St S.E., including removing and replacing concrete, building the pathway along the west side of 36 St S.E. and finishing intersection tie-ins at Radcliffe Dr S.E. and 8 Ave S.E.
Traffic signals update
The City completed traffic signal work at 36 St S.E. and Radcliffe Dr S.E. in April.
What's happening and when
Work Remaining in 2026
- Construction of multi-use pathway on the west side of 36 Street S.E. (Memorial Drive – 8 Avenue S.E.)
- Final pavement top layer on 36 Street S.E. (Memorial Drive – 8 Avenue S.E.)
- Traffic signals improvements at the Radcliffe Drive intersection on 36 Street S.E. (south side of the intersection)
- Pavement mill/inlay on Memorial Drive Eastbound lanes (36 Street– 39 Street S.E.)
- Full depth pavement reconstruction Memorial Drive Westbound lanes (36 Street – 39 Street S.E.)
Please note: construction schedules may change due to weather or other issues.
Traffic and community impacts
We know construction can be inconvenient. We are doing our best to reduce the impact on your community.
- Lane closures: At least one lane will stay open. Watch for road signs.
- Lane closures will happen during the day. We will let you know ahead of time.
- Pathway and concrete work: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays
- Pathway and concrete work: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., weekends
- Paving: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends
- Work hours: For all construction activities, working hours will generally be from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends
- Noise and vibrations: You may hear or feel construction, but we’ll try to keep it minimal.
About the project
As part of a continuing program of major road restoration, The City is planning to complete pavement rehabilitation and road reconstruction on Memorial Drive E. from 36 Street S.E. to Marlborough Way/ 39 Street and 36 Street S.E. from Memorial Drive E. to 8 Avenue S.E. Multiple sections of the roadway show excessive distress, various cracking patterns and severity that have affected pavement performance.
This project will improve roadway operation, surface characteristics, and help to ensure the road continues to be safe, functional and in great condition for years to come. These upgrades will bring the road up to modern standards, improve traffic flow, enhance safety and pavement performance while improving connections for pedestrians and cyclists.
Budget
The construction budget for this project is $6 million.
Project details
The project will include:
- Full pavement reconstruction for Memorial Drive E. westbound lanes
- Mill and Inlay (120mm) for Memorial Drive E. eastbound lanes
- Mill and Inlay (100mm) for 36 Street S.E. roadway
- Removal and replacement of damaged curbs, sidewalks, medians and islands, and wheelchair ramps
- Various safety improvements on Memorial Drive and traffic signal relocations at the Memorial Drive E./ 39 Street S.E. and 36 Street S.E./ Radcliffe Drive S.E. intersections
- Construction at multiple locations of new walking and wheeling connections or connections to the existing network
- Replacement of any catch basins that are damaged or in poor condition
As part of a continuing program of major road restoration, The City is planning to complete pavement rehabilitation and road reconstruction on Memorial Dr. E from 36 St. SE to Marlborough Way/39 St. and 36 St. SE from Memorial Dr. E to 8 Ave. SE. Multiple sections of the roadway show excessive distress, various cracking patterns and severity that have affected pavement performance.
More information
- Visit calgary.ca/trafficinfo for real-time updates on road closures and traffic changes.
- Tune in to 107.9 FM for live traffic info.
- Roadway Activities Map