Improvements at Southland Drive and Mainline Deerfoot Trail will include:
- Improved safety and traffic flow by eliminating weaving traffic between Southland Drive and Anderson Road / Bow Bottom Trail
- Reconfigured intersection at Southland Drive to permit two lane access from eastbound Southland Drive toward southbound Deerfoot Trail and Anderson Road / Bow Bottom Trail
- Increased capacity by adding a third continuous lane in each direction on Deerfoot Trail and increased capacity on ramps with high traffic volumes
Project Area
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Project Updates
Procurement is ongoing for the improvements at Southland Drive. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Where can I go for traffic updates?
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.
Who is responsible for maintaining Deerfoot Trail during construction?
Carmacks Enterprises is the highway maintenance contractor responsible for the maintenance of Deerfoot Trail. The contractor working on improvements being made to 64 Avenue NE will coordinate with Carmacks Enterprises to ensure that this area is adequately maintained.
What are the timelines for this project?
Procurement for the Design Build contract that will deliver the improvements in this area is still ongoing. Additional information will be shared as it becomes available.
