FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WORKING HOURS
Working hours
During construction of improvements on Deerfoot Trail, active construction will be ongoing 7 days/week, both during the day and at night. The timing of delivery of specific work items will be scheduled based on the needs of the contractor and considering the safety and efficient movement of the travelling public. Night work will continue to occur over the course of construction, as this reduces the impact to the public traffic, and provides space for the contractor to work safely to complete improvements.
PROJECT TIMELINES
What are the timelines for the Improvements from Glenmore Trail to Douglasdale?
Work to complete the improvements at Glenmore Trail, Southland Drive, Anderson Road & Bow Bottom Trail, and the Ivor Strong Bridge began in Summer 2023 and is ongoing. Construction in these areas is currently expected to continue through the 2027 construction season.
What are the timelines for the Improvements at McKnight Boulevard NE and 16 Avenue NE?
Work on the improvements at McKnight Boulevard NE began in Summer 2023 and is expected to continue through 2025. The improvements at 16 Avenue NE began in Spring 2024 and are also expected to continue through the 2025 construction season.
In what Improvement Areas is construction complete?
Work on the improvements at 64 Avenue NE and Beddington Trail NW & 11 Street NE began in 2023 and is now complete.
MAINTENANCE & TRAFFIC IMPACTS
Who should I contact for maintenance needs within the Deerfoot Improvements construction zones?
Any maintenance needs within the Deerfoot Improvements construction zones can be reported to Carmacks Maintenance Services at 403-543-8750. Maintenance needs that can be reported to this number include items such as debris on the highway, potholes, concerns with paint lines, knocked over signage, etc.
Where can I find traffic information?
Deerfoot Trail is a provincial highway, and traffic updates and road conditions are reported through 511 Alberta. For updates regarding City roadways please refer to the City of Calgary’s Traffic Information Map.
I take public transportation in this area. How will bus routes be affected?
Please visit calgarytransit.com to plan your trip and check for updates on individual route schedules.
Why do I still have to reduce speed when there are no workers visible on site?
During construction the road is in a temporary state and may present hazardous conditions, such as a drop-off at the edge of the pavement, reduced shoulder and/or lane widths, ongoing work within the medians, loose material on the pavement, materials / equipment on the sides of the roadway, and / or ditches near driving lanes. These conditions may cause a safety risk to vehicles travelling at higher speeds. These temporary conditions may not be obvious to drivers but increase the risk of a collision with any vehicle that leaves the travel lane(s). To provide drivers with adequate time to react if something unexpected happens, temporary reduced speed limits are posted in construction zones, even if workers are not on site.
Speed limit reductions are regularly reviewed and are revised as required to meet evolving project needs. Please be mindful of and obey onsite signage and traffic accommodations. Visit 511 Alberta for up-to-date traffic information and to plan your travel through this area.
GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION
Where can I find a detailed map of the Improvements?
Project plans are available on the webpages for each of the Improvement Areas:
Who is responsible for the construction of this project?
While all improvement areas fall within Calgary’s city limits, capital maintenance and renewal projects on provincial highways including construction on Deerfoot Trail are the responsibility of the Government of Alberta.
For more information, visit Alberta.ca/deerfoot-trail
Why is one section of Deerfoot Trail being improved over another?
All infrastructure requires regular maintenance and periodic improvements to ensure that it is functioning safely and efficiently, and regular maintenance activities for Deerfoot Trail are undertaken by the corridor’s highway maintenance contractor, Carmacks Maintenance Services.
Substantial upgrades beyond regular maintenance activities are now required, however, given the scale of Deerfoot Trail, it was determined that it was not feasible to undertake improvements to the entire corridor simultaneously.
Significant technical analysis was undertaken to assess which areas within the corridor were in most need of improvement, and areas were selected based on this analysis and available budgets. The upgrades to Deerfoot Trail being delivered through the Deerfoot Trail Improvements Program do not address all existing needs within the corridor. Additional work on Deerfoot Trail will be required in the future and will be prioritized based on overall provincial needs and budgets.
Will additional noise attenuation measures be constructed as part of the improvements to Deerfoot Trail?
At this time, no new noise attenuation measures are planned as part of the Deerfoot Improvements project scope.
SOUTH IMPROVEMENTS
Are the berms that have been placed in the river at the Ivor Strong Bridge intended to be permanent?
No, the berms are temporary and have been put in place to enable the construction of piers for the new southbound bridge. They will be removed in accordance with environmental regulations regarding river access when they are no longer required.
Will existing access to communities be impacted?
Existing access to communities will be maintained over the course of construction. However, traffic pattern changes will be implemented as required to accommodate construction. Members of the public are reminded to follow onsite signage and be mindful of changing conditions.
Is the work at the ENMAX substation related to the Deerfoot Trail Improvements project?
No, ENMAX is completing work on Substation 32 independent of the improvements to Deerfoot Trail. For details regarding the Substation 32 project, visit: ENMAX.com/projects/sesubstation#construction-details.
ENMAX Power Customer Relations can be reached by calling 403-514-3990 or emailing powercustomerrelations@enmax.com.
12 STREET SE SANITARY FORCE MAIN
Where can I find information about the work at 12 Street SE?
Information about the sanitary force main relocation can be found here.