Sharing the latest 2-week look ahead update for the Earl Grey Drive Extension project.
Construction
Anticipated construction activities over the next 2 weeks starting July 6th week
- Stage 4 traffic remains in place along Terry Fox Drive.
- Didsbury Road (east) will be fully closed for next 6 weeks.
- Continue the storm sewer works along Earl Grey Drive and Didsbury Road (east).
- Install Streetlight infrastructure along Didsbury Road & Earl Grey Intersection.
- Continue Terry Fox overpass works, abutments.
Traffic
The following are the current and upcoming traffic impacts for your community.
Lane Closures
Anticipated lane closures over the next 2 weeks
- Stage 4 traffic configuration along Terry Fox Drive – two North-bound lanes open, two South-bound lanes open traffic between approximately Campeau Drive to Hwy 417 WBL exits.
- Didsbury Road East at Terry Fox Drive will fully be closed, targeting approximately a 6-week closure period.
Pedestrian Detours
- No impacts anticipated, north-bound cyclists and pedestrians along Terry Fox Drive are detoured to the temporary multi-use pathway along the East side of Terry Fox Drive. Commenced on June 1st throughout the Summer the crosswalks will be closed at Didsbury/Roland Michener at the Terry Fox intersection to the westerly side of Terry Fox Drive, easterly N/S crosswalk to remain open.
OC Transpo Detours
- No route impacts anticipated. Temporary Bus Stops applied by OC Transpo along Terry Fox where necessary. Both current bus stops were temporarily relocated slightly northerly commenced on June 1st until end of Summer.
Other
- Access to businesses along Didsbury Road east will be detoured during the July 6th roadway closure for approximately 6 weeks.
- Ongoing discussions with the BIA
- Schedule and Traffic impacts are subject to change and are subject to conditions such as weather, material/labour supply and availability, unforeseen items and conditions