The project is being completed in three phases:

Phase 1: Initial 34 Avenue S.E. improvements – Complete

• Construction completed Summer 2023
• North lanes repurposed for new two-way wheeling lanes and enhanced median and boulevard spaces
• The south side lanes shifted into two-way vehicle traffic, with turning lanes at 26 Street and 36 Street S.E.
• The existing sidewalks along the north and south sides of 34 Avenue S.E. remain

Phase 2: 28 Street S.E., Dovercliffe Way S.E., Dover Ridge Drive S.E. and 36 Street S.E. pathway improvements – Complete

• Construction completed in 2025
• Included traffic calming, safer crossings, walking and wheeling improvements
• The design incorporated community engagement feedback on initial concepts
• Pathway along the east side of 36 Street S.E. from 26 Avenue S.E. to Erin Woods Boulevard S.E.

Phase 3: Making upgrades along 34 Avenue S.E. permanent – Planned for 2026

• Funding is in place to improve upon the initial 34 Ave S.E. design, including:
  • Pathways
  • Curbs and gutters
  • Remove painted barriers
  • New grass boulevard replacing unused asphalt from former vehicle traffic lanes

Why did 34 Avenue S.E. change from four lanes to two?

The stretch of 34 Avenue S.E. between 26 Street S.E. and 36 Street S.E. transitioned to two-way traffic to improve safety and decrease maintenance costs. 

To help address issues with speeding, traffic calming was part of the design. Along with slowing down traffic, curb extensions shortened crossing distances for pedestrians.

This project also right-sizes the roadway to match traffic levels as it was designed for 30,000 vehicles/day but only sees about 3,000 vehicles per day now.

During construction, temporary sidewalk/roadway closures, noise, dust, and construction equipment can be expected in the area. Crews will work within the hours allowed by the City of Calgary noise bylaw Monday through Saturday.   

We know that construction can be disruptive, and our goal is to minimize impacts as best that we can.

Naturalization is the process of reintroducing native plant species (grasses and flowers) to an area that may have had them removed.

The City actively monitors the naturalized areas along 34 Avenue S.E. to encourage growth of desirable native grass and plant species.

Why are we naturalizing spaces along the roadway?

Naturalized spaces have many benefits, including lower maintenance costs (naturalized areas are not mowed) and a greater ability to respond to extreme weather and climate change.

Naturalization brings resilience to urban environments, cools neighbourhoods, mitigates flood risks, and creates new spaces for citizens to connect with nature.

Naturalization projects have successfully occurred across the city along several corridors, including Canyon Meadows Drive, Memorial Drive, and 16 Avenue N.E.

Growing Spaces Projects and Grants Program

The Dover Community Association applied for the $50.000 Growing Spaces Grant, which directly supports public space improvement ideas in growing communities.

In partnership with the Community Association, The City is exploring opportunities to enhance the area by adding features such as trees, site furnishings, or shaded spaces

As part of the Neighbourhood Streets Program, The City is working with the Dover community to improve streets in your neighbourhood and create an inclusive, safe mobile network for all community residents.

This project includes:

• Creating a walking, cycling, and wheeling connection through the community of Dover
• Addressing speeding and design issues on 34 Avenue S.E.
• Providing important connections to existing pathways and bikeways
• Installing missing sidewalks
• Providing connections to schools and parks
• Providing connections to destinations outside of the community, including the Bow River Pathway system and the neighbouring communities of Southview, Erin Woods and Forest Lawn
• Incorporating community feedback from the “What We Heard” reports

Providing connections to destinations outside of the community, including the Bow River Pathway system and the neighbouring communities of Southview, Erin Woods and Forest Lawn.

We are enhancing the spaces so they can be used by everyone, with more of Dover’s streets being increasingly accessible to people of all ages and abilities – whether you drive, walk, scoot or wheel through the area. 

The Government of Canada generously provided $1.3 million in funding through their Active Transportation Fund for the Dover Neighbourhood Streets project.

This funding supports moving forward with additional improvements in the community, including:

• Safer and more accessible school crossings
• A mix of permanent and temporary curb extensions to decrease crossing distances
• New wheelchair ramps
• Sidewalk and pathway improvements

During the two engagement phases, The City gathered feedback by asking what is working well and what is challenging for those travelling through and living in the community.

The project team presented concept designs based on opportunities identified in the first engagement phase and gathered feedback on how the concepts could be improved in the second phase.

The What We Heard reports from Phase 1 and Phase 2 are available on the Neighbourhood Streets: Dover Engage webpage.

• April 2021: Public engagement on travelling and living in the community
• August 2021: Public engagement on proposed design concepts
• Late spring/early summer 2022: Finalized detailed design for 34 Avenue S.E.
• Fall 2022 – spring 2023: Construction of initial 34 Avenue S.E. improvements
• Summer/fall 2024:  Finalize design for 28 St S.E., Dovercliffe Way S.E., Dover Ridge S.E. and 36 Street S.E. pathway improvements 
• Winter 2024/25: Design additional 34 Avenue S.E. improvements
• Summer/fall 2025: Construction of 28 Street S.E., Dovercliffe Way S.E., Dover Ridge S.E. and 36 Street S.E. pathway improvements
• Winter 2025/spring 2026: Finalize 34 Avenue S.E. design
• Spring/summer 2026: Construction along 34 Avenue S.E.
• Spring/summer 2027: Landscaping maintenance

• Neighbourhood Streets
• Neighbourhood Streets Pilot Policy
• Ward 9 Connections | Calgary's Pathway and Bikeway Network | Engage
• Transportation bylaw changes
• 5A Network Principles
• Safer Mobility Plan
• Complete Streets
• Pathway and Bikeway Plan
• Pedestrian Strategy
• Cycling Strategy
• Naturalization projects