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16 Avenue N.W./29 Street Pedestrian Overpass

Project update - Winter 2024

The 16 Avenue and 29 Street N.W. pedestrian overpass team recently completed utility work in the area. The main contractor has mobilized to the site and construction is currently ongoing. Piling commenced on the south side of 16 Avenue N.W. starting on January 4, 2024. Construction is expected to continue until Winter 2024.

During construction Calgarians can expect sidewalk and pathway closures. Single lane road closures will be intermittent during construction.

Use of The LB 30 Unplugged Drilling Rig

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

The 16 Avenue N.W./ 29 Street (Stadium) Pedestrian Bridge will cross over 16 Avenue N.W. (Trans-Canada Highway). It will be 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 north crosstown BRT,
  • Facilitate access to UXBorough (Stadium) development, and 
  • Facilitate access to Foothills Medical Centre.
16 Avenue N.W. overpass at 29 Street N.W. For illustration purposes only.

Background & Considerations

A 2016 Feasibility Study recommended construction of a pedestrian bridge across 16 Avenue NW between the future Stadium redevelopment and the future New Calgary Cancer Centre. Since 2016, the site and conditions of the site has changed due to the following:

  • The design of the New Calgary Cancer Centre is complete. Construction is under way.
  • The UXBorough Development (Stadium) plans are complete. Construction is under way.
  • The construction of the Crosstown BRT is complete. 

Building an accessible overpass will connect the facilities (medical, BRT, pathway, and development) on the north and south sides of 16 Avenue NW. 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: Winter 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 - based on design estimates.

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