SOUTHLAND DRIVE

SPRING 2025 CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

Construction is ramping up for the busiest season this project has seen. To date, the project has accumulated 513,707 manhours and is currently employing 211 personnel across various disciplines.  As the project advances into subsequent phases, workforce numbers are expected to increase in the coming months to meet construction demands. A total of 1,254.91 linear metres of pipe for storm drainage was installed across the project area this spring.

Structure Foundations and retaining walls construction

The two abutment piles extensions for the new bridge structure were completed in mid-May, and construction of retaining walls will start in early June.

Road and Utility works

Work continues on the north and south trenchless storm line crossings, temporary lighting has been installed, and a pathway detour has been put in place on Southland Drive in preparation for the upcoming traffic change to facilitate the construction of a new traffic circle. Roadworks for the lane expansion are ongoing.

Left: Abutment piles at Southland Drive, March 4, 2025. Right: Aerial view of the construction at Southland Drive, April 12, 2025.
Storm drainage work at Southland Drive, May 1, 2025.
Utility relocation work at Southland Drive off ramp to Deerfoot South, April 12, 2025.
New lane work on Southland Drive, April 12, 2025.
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Land Acknowledgement

Deerfoot Trail is located within Treaty 7, and within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. We respectfully acknowledge the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy, including the Siksika, Piikani and Kainai Nations; the Stoney-Nakoda, including the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Wesley Nations; and the Tsuut’ina Nation. We also acknowledge the homeland of the Métis Nation of Alberta Region 3.

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