Macleod Trail S.E. Median Barriers Project
Project update - May 2025
The City of Calgary is preparing to start construction on Macleod Trail S.E. by the end of June 2025.
What’s included in the project:
- New safety barriers in the median from Shawnessy Blvd S.W. to 99 Ave S.E.
- Road repaving (mill and inlay) from Shawnessy Blvd S.W. to Fish Creek
- Bannister Road Bridge repairs
Construction timeline (tentative)
May 2025
- Contractor selection completed
June 2025
- Construction begins
October 2025
- Cable barriers installed
- Road paving completed
December 2025
- 65% of the Bannister Bridge paving completed
June 2026
- Bannister Road Bridge work fully completed
Note: Dates may change due to weather, material delays, or other site conditions.
What to expect during construction
We understand that construction can be disruptive. We’ll do our best to minimize its impact.
- Lane Closures: 1–2 lanes will stay open. Please follow signs and posted detours.
- Day Work (Concrete):
- Monday to Saturday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Night Work (Concrete):
- Monday to Saturday: 8 p.m. – 5 a.m.
- Sunday: All day long
- Night Work (Paving):
- Monday to Saturday: 9 p.m. – 5 a.m.
- Saturday to Sunday: 9 p.m. – 8 a.m.
- Bridge Work:
- Bannister Road S.E. Bridge will have long-term lane closures, 24/7.
- At least 3 lanes will stay open each way.
- 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
The City of Calgary is combining three road projects into one. This helps save money, avoid delays, and make the work safer and easier to manage. 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 $17.7 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.
