16 Avenue N.W./29 Street Pedestrian Overpass

Project update - November 2024

The pedestrian overpass is now open to the public.

Calgarians who walk or wheel can now use this accessible connection across the Trans-Canada Highway, connecting to the Foothills Medical Center, Calgary Cancer Center, Max Orange BRT Line, and the UXBorough residential and professional development.

Access Information:

Pedestrian overpass access information. 16 ave nw at 29 st. nw. Stair access is located on both the north and south sides of the bridge, for accessible access on the north use the elevator in the connected building, a bicycle ramp is along the north and south stairs. Ground level crossing at the intersection crosswalk.

The 16 Avenue N.W./ 29 Street (Stadium) Pedestrian Bridge crosses over 16 Avenue N.W. (Trans-Canada Highway). It is located adjacent to several Major Activity Centres. The bridge supports pedestrian access and creates connections in the community and provides a link to the Crosstown Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) network.

The area improvements related to the pedestrian bridge support the current activity and future growth in population and employment in the N.W. Hub area, including the Foothills Medical Centre (FMC), Calgary Cancer Centre and the UXBorough Development.

The goals and key benefits of the bridge include:

  • Provide a connection to the network of regional pathways, 
  • Facilitate pedestrian and cycling movement across 16 Avenue,
  • Provide access to the MAX Orange BRT line,
  • Facilitate access to UXBorough development, and 
  • Facilitate access to the Foothills Medical Centre and Calgary Cancer Centre.
16 Avenue N.W. overpass at 29 Street N.W. For illustration purposes only.

Building the Pedestrian Overpass

Main Span Installation:

On August 22, 2024, the main span truss was installed. Watch the full timelapse of this work in the video below. 

Use of The LB 30 Unplugged Drilling Rig

This project used the LB 30 Unplugged Drilling Rig, a new battery-powered, zero emission drilling rig that represents the latest technology to date in electrically powered rigs. This project marked the first time that this drilling rig was used in Canada.

Background & Considerations

A 2016 Feasibility Study recommended construction of a pedestrian bridge across 16 Avenue NW between the adjacent developments and the New Calgary Cancer Centre.

Building an accessible overpass will connect the facilities (medical, BRT, pathway, and development) on the north and south sides of 16 Avenue N.W. It will be a vital component to creating a comfortable and safer crossing for pedestrians.

Timeline

  • Bridge Feasibility Study: Complete (2016)
  • Preliminary Design: Complete (2022)
  • Detailed Design: Complete (2023)
  • Procurement and award contractor: Complete (2023)
  • Construction Start: December 2023
  • Construction Completion: November 2024

* Updates will be provided regularly and dates may change without notice.  Construction is dependent on weather, site conditions and timing of other projects in the area. 

Budget

$15 million

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