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Blackfoot Trail LRT Bridge

June 2, 2026

Station: 26 Avenue S.E.

Status: Current

Type: Bridges

The Blackfoot Trail LRT Bridge is a key piece of infrastructure for the Green Line, designed to carry trains over Blackfoot Trail S.E. just south of the 26 Avenue S.E. station.

Scope of work

The scope of work for this project includes site grading, erosion and sediment control, drilling of concrete piles to build the foundation for the bridge abutments, construction of the bridge abutments, and construction of the bridge itself, which will feature prestressed concrete I‑beams for the girders and a concrete deck supporting both the train tracks and a multi‑use pathway.

Location

Blackfoot Trail S.E. (by Crossroads Market)

Start Date: 
October 2025
Anticipated Completion Date: 
December 2026
Construction Partner:

Milestone Status
Piling Completed
Abutment construciton Completed
Girder installation Completed
Bridge deck construction In progress

May 2026 Update

Progress on the Blackfoot Trail LRT bridge remains steady, with major structural elements now in place. Both bridge abutments have been constructed, marking a significant milestone in building the foundation of the structure. Located at each end of the bridge, the abutments connect the future bridge deck to the ground and provide critical vertical and horizontal support, helping to safely transfer loads into the surrounding soil.

The bridge girders have also been successfully installed. These large horizontal beams span between the abutments and form the backbone of the bridge, supporting the deck above. With the girders now in place, the overall shape of the bridge is clearly taking form, representing a major step forward in construction.

With this phase complete, work will now shift to connecting the girders to the abutments to ensure the structure acts as a single, continuous system. Crews will then begin construction of the bridge deck, which will form the surface that supports the future LRT tracks. This next stage brings the project closer to completing the main bridge structure.

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Concrete pour in progress for the south abutment seat in April 2026.
Concrete pour in progress for the south abutment seat in April 2026.
Looking north at both bridge abutments in April 2026.
Looking north at both bridge abutments in April 2026.
Pump truck preparing for the north abutment wing walls and back wall concrete pour in April 2026.
Pump truck preparing for the north abutment wing walls and back wall concrete pour in April 2026.
Pump truck preparing for the north abutment wing walls and back wall concrete pour in April 2026.
Pump truck preparing for the north abutment wing walls and back wall concrete pour in April 2026.
A piling rig on site in March 2026 on the south side of Blackfoot Trail.
A piling rig on site in March 2026 on the south side of Blackfoot Trail.
An aerial view of the project site on the north side of Blackfoot Trail in February 2026. Prior to piling, crews excavated a platform in the hillside for work to take place.
An aerial view of the project site on the north side of Blackfoot Trail in February 2026. Prior to piling, crews excavated a platform in the hillside for work to take place.
Aerial view of the project site in March 2026.
Aerial view of the project site in March 2026.
The north abutment seat formed up prior to the concrete pour in March 2026. The abutment seats are concrete platforms that will support the bridge deck.
The north abutment seat formed up prior to the concrete pour in March 2026. The abutment seats are concrete platforms that will support the bridge deck.
An excavator on site in February 2026 preparing a platform for piling on the north side of Blackfoot Trail.
An excavator on site in February 2026 preparing a platform for piling on the north side of Blackfoot Trail.
Looking north at the project site. The LRT bridge will be built over Blackfoot Trail
Looking north at the project site. The LRT bridge will be built over Blackfoot Trail

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