Pathway closures
Periodically pathways may need to be closed due to maintenance, construction work or other unsafe conditions.
Temporarily closing pathways and setting up detours allows work to be completed as quickly as possible, while keeping both citizens and workers safe.
See below for current pathway closures across The City.
Notable Closures
Bow River Pathway - Watermain related closures
To support ongoing watermain repairs, the Bow River Pathway is closed:
- Parkdale Boulevard N.W, between 34 Street N.W. and 29 Street N.W. until Fall 2026
- Montgomery Boulevard N.W. until Fall 2026
- North Edworthy Parking Lot and west of Montgomery View N.W. until December 2026
Click the images below to view the closures and detours. Please follow all signage in the area.
Bow River Pathway – Douglas Fir Trail
Until May 2027, the south Bow River Pathway east of Edworthy Park to the railway crossing, will be closed for the Douglas Fir Trail slope remediation project. This closure will also include the western half of Douglas Fir Trail. Please follow the detour signage to the north side Bow River Pathway.
Click the image below to view the closures and detours. Please follow all signage in the area.
Downtown East Village (6 St S.E. & 9 Ave S.E.)
A section of pathway and the 9 Ave S.E. cycle track is closed due the 6 Street Underpass Project, until December 2026. Please follow detour signage for the pathway and roadway detours around the site.
Click the image below to view the closures and detours. Please follow all signage in the area.
Beaver Dam Flats - Slope Stabilization Project
Starting September 15, a section of the Bow River Pathway and the gravel trail near Lynnview Rd S.E. will be closed for the Beaver Dam Flats slope stabilization/erosional project.
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Bow River Pathway – Sunnyside Flood Barrier Closures
Sections of the north Bow River Pathway will be fully closed for Sunnyside Flood Barrier construction this year (dates estimated and subject to change):
- 14 Street N.W. to 10 Street N.W. wheeling pathway: July - September
- Memorial Dr. NW pedestrian overpass: Until September
- LRT Bridge closure: April - September
- East of LRT Bridge to Peace Bridge: July – October
- 14 St N.W. to 10 St N.W. pedestrian pathway: September - October
Click the image below to view the closures and detours.
Bow River Pathway – Bridgeland-Riverside Multimodal Pedestrian Bridge Construction
Until October 2027, sections of the north Bow River pathway are closed for Bridgeland-Riverside Multimodal Pedestrian Bridge Stage 1 construction. Please use the pathway detour through St. Patricks' Island, or the pedestrian detour through Bridgeland via the 12 St N.E. bridge.
Click the image below to view the closures and detours.
24 Street S.W. Pathway & Quarry Road Trail
Until late October, the regional pathway north of 24 Street S.W. and Quarry Road Trail are closed due to an ENMAX Pole Replacement project.
Click the image below to view the closures and detours.
Pathways and bikeways map
See all the pathway and bikeway routes around The City, and view smaller closures that may affect your route.
Go to mapInformation for contractors
Private contractors, consultants, utility companies, and City personnel that require a closure of a City of Calgary pathway, due to construction should refer to the manual.