John Laurie Blvd. N.W. Restoration & Reconstruction

A new multi-use pathway connection and accessibility ramps will be built at the northwest corner of the Shaganappi Trail and John Laurie Boulevard N.W. intersection, in coordination with the John Laurie Boulevard N.W. reconstruction project. The addition of this missing link in the 5A Network will enhance accessibility and connectivity for cyclists and pedestrians, providing an important connection from the community of Edgemont to Nose Hill Park and the Shaganappi Trail N.W. intersection.

Completing this connection in conjunction with the John Laurie Boulevard N.W. intersection improvements project, while crews are active in the area, will allow pathway construction to be completed more efficiently and avoid future impacts from completing this work at a later date.

Construction is scheduled to be complete in fall 2021.

The Many Owls parking lot at Nose Hill Park is expected to remain open throughout most of the construction period, however access may be impeded by construction activities and short, full closures may be required.

A number of alternative parking lot options are available for Nose Hill Park users:

As part of The City’s life-cycle maintenance and major roads restoration program, we’re completing pavement reconstruction and restoration work on John Laurie Blvd. N.W. Improvements will include road restoration and rehabilitation of John Laurie Blvd. from Shaganappi Tr. to 14 St. as well as full intersection reconstruction at Brisebois Dr.

Construction will begin in early summer 2021 and completion is scheduled for Fall 2021.

This project will improve roadway operation, safety and surface characteristics of the roadway between Shaganappi Tr. and 14 St. and help to ensure the road continues to be safe, functional and in great condition for years to come.

The project will include:

• Pre-installation of underground infrastructure for potential future traffic signals at the Brisebois Drive, Charleswood Drive and 19 Street N.W. intersections. While traffic signals are not being installed at this time, completing the underground infrastructure as part of this project will reduce future costs and impacts. Signals will be installed when warranted in the future after a detailed analysis is completed.
• Pavement rehabilitation and restoration of approximately 4 kms of John Laurie Blvd. between Shaganappi Tr. and 14 St. N.W. to provide a renewed surface that should not require major maintenance again for 10 to 12 years.
• Installation of high-tension cable barriers in the median on both sides
• Replacement of any catch basins, manholes and valve tops and streetlights that are damaged or in poor condition
• Realignment of the entrance to Nose Hill Park to provide safer access to the park's parking lot
• Various pathway upgrades and a new connection at Shaganappi Tr.

The majority of the project length was rehabilitated previously in 1997. The segments closer to Shaganappi Tr. were paved in 2009 as part of the Shaganappi Tr. Intersection Improvements. Localized sections of the roadway show excessive distress, including frost heave that have affected pavement performance near the intersection of Brisebois Dr.

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• Early Spring 2021: Tender to Market - COMPLETE
• Summer 2021: Construction Start
• Fall 2021: Construction Completion

Please note: Construction activities are dependent on several factors. Timelines could change due to inclement weather, underground conditions and/or other unexpected circumstances. Schedule updates will be provided regularly.

Thank you for your patience during the construction period of this project.

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 $8.7 million