16 Avenue N.W./29 Street Pedestrian Overpass
Project update - September 2024
In July and August the main truss was welded together and installed across 16 Avenue N.W. Over the next few months, crews will finish the remaining work, this includes railing installation, stair construction and landscaping.
Construction is scheduled for completion in November 2024.
Main Span Installation:
On August 22, 2024, the main span truss was installed. Watch the full timelapse of this work in the video below.
Use of The LB 30 Unplugged Drilling Rig
This project is utilizing the LB 30 Unplugged Drilling Rig. This is a new battery-powered, zero emission drilling rig that represents the latest technology to date in electrically powered rigs. This project marks the first time that this drilling rig is being used in Canada.
The 16 Avenue N.W./ 29 Street (Stadium) Pedestrian Bridge will cross over 16 Avenue N.W. (Trans-Canada Highway). It will be located adjacent to several Major Activity Centres. The bridge supports pedestrian access and creates connections in the community and provides a link to the Crosstown Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) network.
The area improvements related to the pedestrian bridge support the current activity and future growth in population and employment in the N.W. Hub area, including the Foothills Medical Centre (FMC), Calgary Cancer Centre and the UXBorough Development.
The goals and key benefits of the bridge include:
- Provide a connection to the network of regional pathways,
- Facilitate pedestrian and cycling movement across 16 Avenue,
- Provide access to the north crosstown BRT,
- Facilitate access to UXBorough (Stadium) development, and
- Facilitate access to Foothills Medical Centre.
Background & Considerations
A 2016 Feasibility Study recommended construction of a pedestrian bridge across 16 Avenue NW between the future Stadium redevelopment and the future New Calgary Cancer Centre. Since 2016, the site and conditions of the site has changed due to the following:
- The design of the New Calgary Cancer Centre is complete. Construction is under way.
- The UXBorough Development (Stadium) plans are complete. Construction is under way.
- The construction of the Crosstown BRT is complete.
Building an accessible overpass will connect the facilities (medical, BRT, pathway, and development) on the north and south sides of 16 Avenue NW. It will be a vital component to creating a comfortable and safer crossing for pedestrians.
Timeline
- Bridge Feasibility Study: Complete (2016)
- Preliminary Design: Complete (2022)
- Detailed Design: Complete (2023)
- Procurement and award contractor: Complete (2023)
- Construction Start: December 2023
- Construction Completion: November 2024
* Updates will be provided regularly and dates may change without notice. Construction is dependent on weather, site conditions and timing of other projects in the area.
Budget
$15 million
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