FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WORKING HOURS
Working hours
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 with consideration for:
- The safety of the travelling public
- Impacts to traffic and efforts to reduce disruptions
- The needs of the contractor
- Weather and other onsite conditions
PROJECT TIMELINES
What are the timelines for the Project?
Construction is now complete at the following locations: 16 Avenue NE, McKnight Boulevard NE, 64 Avenue NE, and Beddington Trail NW & 11 Street NE.
Construction for the remaining Improvement Areas (Ivor Strong Bridge, Anderson Road & Bow Bottom Trail, Southland Drive, and Glenmore Trail) began in Summer 2023, and is ongoing with work expected to continue through the 2027 construction season.
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.
How often is maintenance conducted?
Maintenance efforts on Deerfoot Trail are ongoing, with conditions being regularly monitored. However, weather conditions can limit when maintenance activities can be undertaken, and it is common for winter or other adverse weather conditions to delay maintenance efforts or prolong the time it takes for these activities to be completed.
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 have to reduce speed even 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, , 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. While these temporary conditions may not be obvious to drivers, they increase the risk of a collision for 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 when 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 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 functions safely and efficiently. However, substantial upgrades beyond regular maintenance activities are now required.
Given the scale of Deerfoot Trail, it is not feasible to undertake improvements to the entire corridor simultaneously.
Prior to the start of this project, significant technical analysis was undertaken to assess which areas within the corridor were in most need of improvement. Improvement areas were selected based on this analysis and available budgets. While the current program of work does not address all existing needs within the corridor, it addresses areas that were determined to be most in need of improvement. Additional work will be required in the future and will be prioritized based on overall provincial priorities 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.
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.