Memorial Dr. E and 36 St S.E. road improvements

Work Remaining in 2026

• Construction of multi-use pathway on the west side of 36 Street S.E. (Radcliffe Dr S.E. to 8 Avenue S.E.)
• Sidewalk widening on 36 St S.E. from 8 Ave S.E. to 17 Ave S.E.
•  Final pavement top layer on 36 Street S.E. (Memorial Drive – 8 Avenue S.E.)   
• Final pavement top layer on Memorial Dr E. (36 St S.E. to 39 St S.E.)
• Pavement mill/inlay on Memorial Drive Eastbound lanes (36 Street– 39 Street S.E.)

Note: Road construction timelines are dependent on several factors (e.g. weather, site conditions, materials availability) and are subject to change.

• 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; 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., weekends
  • Sidewalk work (one-to-two weeks per block): 24/7 (limited time)
  • 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.

As part of a continuing program of major road restoration, The City completed pavement rehabilitation and road reconstruction on Memorial Drive E. from 36 Street S.E. to Marlborough Way/ 39 Street S.E. 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 improves roadway operation, surface characteristics, and helps to ensure the road continues to be safe, functional and in great condition for years to come. These upgrades bring the road up to modern standards, improve traffic flow, enhance safety and pavement performance while improving connections for pedestrians and cyclists.

The project included:

• 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
• New walking and wheeling connections or connections to the existing network at multiple locations
• Replacement of damaged  catch basins