Annual Paving Program

The City of Calgary’s annual paving program is active between May and October (weather permitting). The 2025 Annual Paving program is a planned service program that will see 530 lane kilometres of Calgary’s roads paved at 320 locations across the city.

Paving projects rehabilitate roads that have degraded over time due to age. By performing preventative maintenance, such as resurfacing roadways, the annual paving program helps prevent more expensive and disruptive road reconstruction work in the future.

A typical paving project is completed in several steps:

Paving projects are identified and scheduled in the fall/winter; this also includes working with other utility providers to ensure there are no conflicts or planned work.
In the spring/summer, work begins with the repair and potential upgrade of concrete around the project area (things like sidewalks, curbs and gutters).
The existing road is milled, which is the removal of the top layer of asphalt.
Things like manhole covers on the road are adjusted to ensure even driving surface.
A fresh layer of pavement laid.

Work is usually scheduled during off-peak hours, evening and weekends and is weather dependent. Projects occur throughout the spring and summer.

To complete the surface overlay process the following steps are performed.

The process takes up to eight weeks to be completed.

Concrete process

Step 1 – Prep work

Paint is used to identify concrete that needs to be replaced and any underground utility locations. This is done one to eight weeks prior to excavation.

Step 2 – Excavation

Old or damaged concrete must be removed before concrete placement. This is a two or three day process.

Step 3 – Form setting and concrete placement

The forms are then setup and the concrete is poured. The concrete then sets, hardens and the forms are removed. This is over one to three days.

Step 4 – Concrete Process

It takes 24 to 48 hours for concrete to cure enough for pedestrian use. The process can take between 7 and 28 days for vehicle use.

Step 5 – Rehabilitation and seed

Broken asphalt or loam is replaced and then the seed placed. The area is cleaned up and barricades are removed. During this one to three day process, parking restrictions are required.

Paving process

Step 1 – Milling

The old pavement surface is removed one to two weeks before Step 2. Parking restrictions are in place during the milling, which takes approximately one day.

Step 2 – Adjust manholes

Manholes are raised to the same level as the new pavement which takes approximately one day.

Step 3 – Oiling

The oil is then applied to hold the pavement to make the new pavement stick, which happens 24-48 hours prior to paving.

Step 4 – Paving

A layer of new asphalt is applied. Two layers of asphalt may be required to make the pavement level with the gutter. Parking restrictions are required for the one to two day process.

Road work paving and concrete process

The following paving locations are grouped by quadrant. Closure information will be displayed when work is scheduled, typically 1-2 weeks before the project work begins. Project information is also available on The City's Roadway activities map. These projects are completed by City forces and contracted partners.

Note: Project timelines are subject to change, including but not limited to weather, equipment, material and staffing. While we strive to ensure this information is updated and accurate, changes can occur.

Northeast projects

Location	Status
16 Avenue N.E. (Westbound) from 68 Street N.E. to 52 Street N.E.	Planned
McKnight Blvd N.E. from Barlow Tr N.E. to 47 St N.E.	Planned
Metis Trail N.E. from McKnight Blvd N.E. to 64 Ave N.E.	Planned
104 Ave N.E. from Metis Tr N.E. to 36 St N.E.	Planned
Saddlebrook Dr N.E. from 80 Ave N.E. to Saddlebrook Me N.E.	Planned
36 St N.E. from 16 Ave N.E. to 39 Ave N.E.	Planned
Blackthorn Road N.E. at Blackthorn Crescent N.E.	Planned
Castleridge Community Paving Various locations	Planned

Northwest projects

Location	Status
Crowchild Trail N.W. Ramps at Shaganappi Tr N.W., 53 St N.W., Sarcee Tr N.W., Nose Hill Dr N.W., and Crowfoot Parade N.W.	In progress
16 Ave N.W. from Bowfort Rd N.W. to Bow River bridge	Planned
Nose Hill Dr N.W. from Country Hills Boulevard N.W. to 87 St N.W.	Planned
Sarcee Tr N.W. from NW Crowchild Tr N.W. to John Laurie Blvd N.W.	Planned
Beddington Community Paving Various locations	Planned
MacEwan Community Paving Various locations	Planned
Sandstone Community Paving Various locations	Planned
Huntington Hills Community Paving Various locations	Planned

Southeast projects

Location	Status
36 St S.E. from 17 Ave S.E. to Memorial Dr S.E.	Planned
Memorial Dr S.E. from 36 St S.E. to Marlborough Way N.E.	Planned
Acadia Dr S.E. from Willingdon Boulevard S.E. to 120 Avenue S.E.	Planned
194 Ave S.E. from Chaparral Blvd S.E. to Chaparral Valley Dr S.E.	Planned
Bonaventure Dr S.E. from Willow Park Dr S.E. to Southland Dr S.E.	Planned
Anderson Road S.E. from Macleod Trail S.E. to Deerfoot Trail S.E.	In progress
84 St S.E. from 114 Avenue S.E. to Glenmore Trail S.E.	Planned
17 Ave S.E. from Stoney Trail to Hubalta Rd SE	Planned
Bow Bottom Tr S.E. from Canyon Meadows Dr S.E. to Fish Creek Park	Planned
Forest Lawn/Heights Community Paving Various Roads, including: 10 Ave between 34 and 43 Street S.E. Fonda Way at Fonda Cove S.E. 44 Street at 7 Ave S.E.	Planned

Southwest projects

Location	Status
Bow Tr S.W. from 39 St S.W. to Spruce Dr S.W.	Planned
Glenmore Tr S.W. from Crowchild Tr to 14 St SW	Planned
90 Ave S.W. from 14 St S.W. to Oakmount Dr S.W.	Planned
Southland Dr S.W. from Elbow Dr S.W. to Oakmoor Way S.W.	Planned
Macleod Tr S.W. from Shawnessy Boulevard S.W. to Fish Creek	Planned

Calgary Roadway Activities Map

The Calgary Roadway Activities Map is a visual representation of road projects, such as paving. Click the link to discover what’s happening on Calgary’s transportation network!

Roadway Activities Map

Information for Contractors and Consultants

All road work must comply with Calgary’s Roads Construction Standard Specification.

Inquiries about Street Paving Program

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How will I be notified if paving work is scheduled in my neighbourhood?

Paving occurs not only on major routes, but in communities as well. If you live on a street where paving work will happen, project staff will connect with you prior to the start of the project to deliver information detailing the project impacts and provide contact information.

How does The City decide which roads to repave?

The City follows a multi-step process to objectively evaluate pavement quality and condition of Calgary’s road network and identify priorities for each paving season. The paving program is determined based on factors such as budget, upcoming infrastructure work (including utility repairs), and pavement quality.

Learn more about the Paving Programs processes in the road work brochure. All work complies with Calgary’s Roads Construction Standard Specifications.