Gladstone connect projects
About this project
The Gladstone Connect design involves connecting the Kensington/Hillhurst community drainage improvements to the existing 7 Street Trunk in Sunnyside to help relieve the existing drainage systems.
The design includes flow control points to manage and ensure that water being redirected from Hillhurst Kensington doesn’t inundate Sunnyside.
Why are we doing this work?
- To meet the needs of a Gates Open design condition: A 1:50-year storm when outfall gates are open and the river level is low. Outfall B48/48A at the end of the 7 Street Trunk is used as an outlet to the Bow River.
- To meet the needs of a Gates Closed design condition: 1:5-year storm when outfall gates are closed, to maintain the river level without introducing additional stormwater. A connection down 1 Avenue to Pump Station 2
- Improve the local drainage system and mitigate the risk of surface flooding of homes, garages, and commercial buildings.
- Ensure that the proposed improvements will not negatively impact the existing system or the Sunnyside community.
Construction schedule and upcoming road closures
October 7 - October 17
- 4 Ave N.W. closed between 8 St N.W. and 10 St N.W.
- 9A St N.W. closed between 4 Ave N.W. and 3 Ave N.W. (Delivery access will be maintained).
- Sunnyside North LRT crosswalk closed.
Ongoing – October 21
- Intersection of 4 Ave N.W. & 7 St N.W. closed.
- Access to 5 Ave N.W. will be maintained via 4 Ave N.W.
September 30 – October 4
- Gladstone Road N.W. closed between 11A St N.W. to 12 St N.W.
October 1 – October 2
- Kensington Road N.W. closed between 10A St and 11 St N.W. from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
October 2 – October 3
- Kensington Road N.W. parking lane closure between 10A St and 11 St N.W.
October 4 – October 10
- Kensington Crescent N.W. open for local traffic and parking only.
- One-way traffic reversal in effect.
- Parkade access will be maintained.
October 14 – November 8
- Gladstone Road N.W. closed between 10 St N.W. and 11 St N.W.
October weekend closures
- Kensington Road N.W. single lane alternating traffic between 10A St and 11 St N.W. on weekends.
- October 12 – October 13
- October 19 – October 20
- October 12 – October 13
October 21 – November 14
- Kensington Road N.W. parking area at 11 St N.W. will be closed.
- Alley behind Kensington Road N.W. at 11 St N.W. impacts to parking and one-way traffic reversal.
Construction impacts:
- An increase in on-site construction activity including construction crews, vehicles, and heavy equipment. For safety, fencing will be installed around construction areas and on-site signage installed.
- Noise, vibrations, and dust. Noise levels will be monitored.
- Temporary water service, and possible water shut-offs for nearby buildings. No access to on-street parking.
- Regular hours will be 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday.
*Anticipated schedule and duration of work is subject to change depending on factors such as complexity, weather, supply chain, and access