Country Hills Blvd. N.E. widening project
Keeping Calgarians moving safely Country Hills Blvd N.E. widening project
Building a safer road today, while preparing water infrastructure for tomorrow
Project overview
We are widening around 800 metres of Country Hills Blvd. N.E. to improve travel, support safety and prepare this corridor for future growth. This work will help reduce delays, improve road safety and strengthen an important route in northeast Calgary.
This project includes:
- Widening about 800 metres of road between Barlow Trail and 36 St. N.E.
- Pre-installing of a section of water feeder main
- Moving overhead power and communications lines underground
- Building new sidewalks and pathways
- Adding storm drains and utility lines
- Installing streetlighting and upgrading intersections with traffic signals
- Landscaping and site restoration
- Restoring pavement from 36 street to Metis Tr. N.E.
How this project will improve travel for you
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Better traffic flow and less congestion, getting you where you need to go faster
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Safer travel for drivers and emergency services
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Provide infrastructure that supports the growth in your community
Project location
Country Hills Boulevard between Barlow Trail and 36 St. N.E.
Ward: 5
Project phase
Latest updates
Crews have started building the new road and related improvements. This means the project has moved from early utility and site preparation into visible roadway construction.
As of December 2025, we:
- Removed old overhead power and communications lines and poles.
- Built underground ducts and installed new power and communications lines.
- Built a paved, lighted temporary detour road.
- Installed new deep utilities.
- Installed a new water feeder main for a future connection.
Country Hills Blvd Cross Section
Timeline
Construction began May 2025 and is expected to be complete by fall 2026. Weather and site conditions could affect construction work. Any major changes to the timeline will be shared on this webpage. See the timeline below to learn about how we are making progress.
Image gallery
Paving the detour road to keep traffic moving
Installing the new water feedermain underground
Paving the temporary detour road
Installing new water and storm sewer lines underground
Construction
We know construction affects your daily travel. We are taking steps to reduce disruption as much as possible.
Mitigating construction impacts
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Working in stages
Crew will work in small sections, to limit delays and keep traffic moving.
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Providing a detour
A temporary route will help you get around construction with less disruption.
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Clear wayfinding
Signs will guide you safely through the area.
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Scheduling off-peak work
Some work will happen at night (9 p.m. to 5 a.m.) to reduce daytime delays.
Outreach and engagement
Two Ward 5 information sessions in 2025 and 2026 shared project information with the community.
Budget and funding
$19 million
Contact
Contact: 311
Related information
- Traffic information: calgary.ca/trafficinfo
- Roadway Activities Map
- 107.9 FM Traffic Advisory Radio
- calgary.ca/PlanYourTrip
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