Riley Area construction projects

The City is investing in our infrastructure and public spaces to provide meaningful improvements for Riley area residents and businesses. These projects deliver a vision for the area that combines flood mitigation with vibrant public spaces and upgrades to community infrastructure.

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Where is construction happening?

Updated: September 3, 2026

View details on the construction impacts for the Riley Area below*.

Sunnyside

Sunnyside

Location Closure Details Anticipated Schedule More Information Project
Location : Eastbound Memorial Dr east of 14 St N.W. towards 10 St N.W. Closure Details : Single lane closure Anticipated Schedule : April 13 - end of September More Information : One right lane closed 24/7 for pathway and landscaping work. Project :

Sunnyside flood barrier

Location : Eastbound Memorial Dr between 10 St N.W. and 5A St N.W. Closure Details : Single lane closure Anticipated Schedule : April 20 – end of October More Information : One right lane closed 24/7 for curb and roadway restoration and pathway upgrades. Project :

Sunnyside flood barrier

Location : 2 Avenue and 7 Avenue N.W. Closure Details : No lane closures anticipated. Minor, localized disruptions only. Anticipated Schedule : Starting early July  More Information : Work in each area is expected to be completed in a relatively short duration, with landscaping typically completed within a day and concrete work within a few weeks. Short, temporary traffic disruptions may occur to accommodate construction activities, but delays are expected to be minimal and brief. Project :

2 Avenue/7 Avenue N.W. corridor improvements

*Anticipated schedule and duration of work is subject to change depending on factors such as complexity, weather, supply chain, and access

Hillhurst

Hillhurst

Location Closure Details Anticipated Schedule More Information Project
Location : The intersection of 19 Street N.W. and 2 Avenue N.W. Closure Details : The intersection will be completely closed to traffic. Anticipated Schedule : Starting the week of September 8, this work is planned to take about one week and finish in mid-September. More Information : The intersection of 19 St. N.W. and 2 Ave N.W. will be completely closed to traffic. Vehicle and pedestrian detours will be in place. No significant parking impacts are anticipated for this stage of work. On-site conditions may require the temporary loss of one or two parking spots near the work zone. If any parking restrictions are needed, temporary no parking signs will be posted in advance. Project :

19 Street Mobility Improvements

*Anticipated schedule and duration of work is subject to change depending on factors such as complexity, weather, supply chain, and access

Bow River Pathway

Bow River Pathway

Location Closure Details Anticipated Schedule More Information Project
Location :

14 St N.W. to 10 St N.W.

Closure Details :

Full closure of the wheeling pathway

Anticipated Schedule :

Ongoing – mid-Sepember 

More Information :

Wheeling traffic will be detoured to the south (downtown) Bow River Pathway. Pedestrian pathway will remain open.

Project :

Sunnyside flood barrier

Location : 9A St N.W Pedestrian Overpass Closure Details : Full closure of the overpass Anticipated Schedule : Ongoing – mid-Sepember  More Information :

The 9A St N.W. pedestrian overpass over Memorial Dr is fully closed. Pedestrians can cross at 10 St N.W. and wheeling traffic can use the 1 Ave N.W. roadway detour.

Project :

Sunnyside flood barrier

Location : 9A St N.W. LRT Bridge closure Closure Details : Full closure of the LRT Bridge  Anticipated Schedule : Ongoing – mid-Sepember  More Information :

Pedestrian detours include 10 St N.W. Bridge or Peace Bridge to access downtown or Sunnyside/Kensington. Wheeling detours include 14 St Bridge or the Peace Bridge to 1 Ave N.W. roadway detour.

Project :

Sunnyside flood barrier

Location : East of LRT Bridge to Peace Bridge  Closure Details : Full closure of the Bow River Pathway  Anticipated Schedule : Ongoing – mid-October  More Information : Pedestrians detour to the north side Memorial Dr N.W. sidewalk. Wheeling detours include the south (downtown) Bow River Pathway or the 1 Ave N.W. roadway  detour.  Project :
Location : Memorial Dr. crossing at 7 St N.W  Closure Details : Full closure of the crosswalk  Anticipated Schedule : One day in mid-September  More Information : Pedestrian and wheeling traffic will be detoured to the 9A St. N.W. pedestrian overpass.  Project :
Location : 14 St N.W. to 10 St N.W.  Closure Details : Full closure of the pedestrian pathway  Anticipated Schedule : Mid-September - October  More Information : Pedestrians will detour onto the new multi-use pathway closer to Memorial Dr. N.W.  Project :

Construction impacts:

Impacts may differ by project. Please visit the project webpage for details.

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Navigating traffic and road detours

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Navigating pathway closures

Pathway closures due to Riley Area construction projects can be viewed here. To view all pathway closures and impacts across Calgary visit maps.calgary.ca/PathwaysandBikeways.

Riley Area construction events

The City is working closely with the community to keep residents and business owners informed about upcoming work in the area.

You can find information on our upcoming events and view recordings of previous virtual events below.

Upcoming events

There are no upcoming events scheduled.

Previous events

Fall 2025 update to the community

Spring 2025 update to the community

Fall 2024 update to the community

Spring 2024 update to the community


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