Macleod Trail S.E. Median Barriers Project
Project update - September 2025
The City of Calgary is preparing to start construction on Macleod Trail S.E. in early September 2025.
What's happening and when
August 2025
- Contractor selection completed
September 2025
- Construct median barrier improvements along Macleod Trail from Shawnessy Boulevard S.W. to Canyon Meadows Drive
- Commence with rehabilitation of Bannister Road Bridge
November 2025
- Complete median barrier improvements along Macleod Trail up to Canyon Meadows Drive S.
- Clean up and construction completion for 2025
2026
- Construct median barrier improvements along Macleod Trail from Canyon Meadows Drive S.E. to 99 Avenue
- Complete the rehabilitation of Bannister Road Bridge
- Resurface Macleod Trail, Shawnessy Boulevard S.W., and Shawnessy Drive S.W.
- Detailed schedule to be provided in early 2026
Please note: Dates may change due to weather or other reasons.
What to expect during construction
We understand that construction can be disruptive. We’ll do our best to minimize its impact.
- Lane Closures: At least two lanes on Macleod Trail S.E. will stay open in each direction. Please follow signs and detours.
- Work hours: General work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Sunday. Milling and paving will take place at night from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- Bridge Work: Bannister Road S.E. Bridge will have long-term lane closures. At least three lanes will stay open in each direction.
- Noise and Vibrations:Nearby residents may hear or feel construction. We’ll work to reduce this when possible.
- Transit: Transit routes near Anderson Road S.E. might be affected by ramp closures. Check calgarytransit.com for updates.
About the project
What’s included in the project:
- New safety barriers along Macleod Trail S. from Shawnessy Boulevard S.W. to 99 Avenue
- Road resurfacing (mill and inlay) from Shawnessy Boulevard S.W. to Fish Creek
- Bannister Road Bridge rehabilitation
The City of Calgary has combined three road projects into one. This helps save money, avoid delays, and make the work safer. By hiring one contractor instead of three, we can reduce the time it takes to finish the work and avoid having too many crews in the same area at once.
The total budget for this project is $22.1 million. It will:
- Improve the condition of the road and bridge
- Make the infrastructure last longer
- Help prevent crashes and make the road safer for everyone
Paving schedule traffic impacts
For information on all roadwork that can affect your commute, parking space or sidewalk use, please refer to one or more of the following daily traffic information resources.
- calgary.ca/trafficinfo – find real-time information on road disruptions (detours, lane/road closures, accidents etc), including paving activities, that may affect your movement around Calgary.
- 107.9 FM – tune in to our dedicated Traffic Advisory Radio station for up to the minute information that'll help keep you on the move.
