78 Avenue Project

The 78 Avenue project in Ogden is a large-scale early works project that began in July 2023 and is expected to be complete in summer 2025.

The overall scope of work includes constructing a pedestrian tunnel at 72 Avenue S.E. and a vehicle underpass at 78 Avenue S.E., as well as upgrading a portion of 78 Avenue from Ogden Road east to the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) rail line embankment. On the east side of that embankment is an industrial area, with a portion closest to the embankment set to become a new roundabout. This roundabout will connect to the new 78 Avenue S.E. underpass and will be the new entrance into the industrial area, which includes several facilities and the CPKC main campus. Calgary-based company, Graham Construction, was selected to build this project.

As an early works project, this work will enhance transportation safety in the vicinity and help manage project timelines and risks for future Green Line construction, allowing it to be completed more efficiently.

The Green Line alignment will run parallel and west of the current CPKC rail line in Ogden, with its own bridge being built to cross 78 Avenue S.E. The Ogden Station will be located near 72 Avenue S.E.

Start Date: July 2023
Completion Date: Summer 2025

Construction partner

Design partner

The 78 Avenue Project is a significant undertaking and will have multiple impacts in the community:

• Construction materials will be stockpiled in select areas within the community.
• Due to winter weather conditions, irregular work hours may be required. When possible, advance notification will be provided.
• There will be an increase in heavy trucks in the community travelling to and from the construction site.
• Construction can be noisy, and vibrations may be felt by those nearby during work hours.
• While mitigations will be in place, there may be dust, soil, and debris in the area.

View the presentation boards from the April 2024 public information session to see how Green Line is managing the impacts of construction in the community. Visit the Construction Impacts & Notices page for up-to-date construction notices.

Safety is our top priority. Green Line is working closely with the community in Ogden to ensure a safe construction site for the residents and construction workers. In response to previous community engagement, the following will be put in place:

• Work will abide by the City of Calgary’s Community Standards Bylaw.
• Construction sites will be fenced.
• The playground at 78 Avenue and 26a Street S.E. is fenced along 78 Avenue S.E.
• Pedestrian detours to be in effect where required.
• Parking removed from streets identified as access routes for site.
• Reduced speed on all roadways used to access construction sites.
• When required, flaggers will be present near construction sites.
• Truck driver safety orientation.

Further safety precautions will be introduced as required. View the presentation boards from the April 2024 public information session to see the complete list of safety precautions in place.

While Green Line is working in Ogden, we encourage our staff and partners to support local businesses and organizations in the community. We made this local business guide for our staff, but we also wanted to share it with the public. We hope you will enjoy checking out and supporting these local businesses and organizations, too.