Construction update
This project is substantially complete and the roadway is now open to traffic.
This includes 96 Avenue N.E. from 60 Street to the Stoney Trail East, 60 Street N.E. from 88 Avenue to 96 Avenue, and a temporary three-way intersection at 68 Street and 96 Avenue N.E.
With the completion of this project, northeast residents are now able to access 96 Avenue N.E. by 60 Street, and use 68 Street as a north-south connection from 96 Avenue to Country Hills Blvd. It also provides limited access to and from Stoney Trail (southbound onto Stoney Trail from 96 Avenue and westbound onto 96 Avenue from Stoney Trail).
Landscaping related to this project is scheduled to be completed in 2012.
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96 Avenue N.E. between 60 Street and Stoney Trail opened to traffic on October 12, 2011.
Project scope
The ultimate design of 96 Avenue from 60 Street to Stoney Trail calls for a six lane road, but only two lanes were built at this time. There may be an intermediate phase of four lanes sometime in the future.
As part of this project, The City also constructed 60 Street N.E. from 88 Avenue north to tie into 96 Avenue, plus the temporary three-way intersection at 68 Street and 96 Avenue N.E.
Project timeline
Construction began in May 2011 with substantial completion by October 2011.
68 Street N.E.
The City included the construction of a temporary three-way intersection at 68 Street and 96 Avenue in the design and building of this project. This allows vehicles to travel north on 68 Street from 96 Avenue; however, 68 Street is now permanently closed south of 96 Avenue. This intersection will be removed when the future residential development north of 96 Avenue provides alternative north-south routes.
Noise
With the initial construction of 96 Avenue being only two lanes, a noise barrier is not required at this time for the Saddle Ridge community. As traffic increases and when the decision is made to expand the roadway to four or six lanes, a noise level study will be conducted in accordance with The City’s Surface Transportation Noise Policy to determine if a noise barrier is needed.
Background
In recent years the city of Calgary has experienced a rapid growth in population. This high level of growth has created a demand for increased road infrastructure.
One quadrant that has grown significantly is northeast Calgary. The community of Saddle Ridge now boasts a population of well over 10,000, increasing by 165 percent from 2004 to 2008. The adjacent communities of Martindale and Taradale have a combined total of more than 25,000 residents.
Future plans call for 96 Avenue N.E. to connect Stoney Trail East and Deerfoot Trail; this roadway has an Expressway classification, meaning that access will be provided ultimately via interchanges.
More information
Transportation Infrastructure is committed to keeping citizens informed about this project, and details will be updated on this site on an ongoing basis. For more information, please fill out the online form or call 3-1-1.
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