Riley Area construction projects
Riley Area construction projects
The City is investing in our infrastructure and public spaces to provide meaningful improvements for Riley area residents and businesses. These projects deliver a vision for the area that combines flood mitigation with vibrant public spaces and upgrades to community infrastructure.
Projects in progress
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Pedestrian Crosswalk Installation: 10 Street & 8 Avenue N.W
Completed projects
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Sunnyside LRT Station Crossing Arm Upgrades
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Where is construction happening?
View details on the construction impacts for the Riley Area below*.
Sunnyside
Sunnyside
| Location | Closure Details | Anticipated Schedule | More Information | Project |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbound Memorial Dr east of 14 St N.W. towards 10 St N.W. | Single lane closure | April 13 - end of August | One right lane closed 24/7 for pathway and landscaping work. | |
| Eastbound Memorial Dr between 10 St and Centre | Single lane closure | April 20 - end of June |
One right lane closed 24/7 for utility work and earthwork. This closure will be in place after Westbound Memorial Dr is opened. |
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| 4 St N.W. at Memorial Dr. | Full closure | April 6 for approx. 2-3 weeks |
4 St N.W. will be closed at Memorial Dr. This is in addition to the current westbound Memorial Dr N.W. closure. No right turns will be permitted from Memorial Dr N.W. Access to 4 St N.W. via 4A St N.W. |
*Anticipated schedule and duration of work is subject to change depending on factors such as complexity, weather, supply chain, and access
Hillhurst
Hillhurst
| Location | Closure Details | Anticipated Schedule | More Information | Project |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East side of 19 St N.W. between Kensington Rd N.W. and 2 Ave N.W. | Single lane closure | End of April to early June | Northbound traffic on 19 Street will be detoured, but access to homes and businesses will be maintained. Residents and visitors can use 20 Street N.W. and adjacent streets for local access. Kensington Village I will remain open. | |
| West side of 19 St N.W. from 3 Ave N.W. to Kensington Rd N.W. | Single lane closure | Early June to mid of July | Southbound traffic on 19 Street will be detoured, but access to homes and businesses will be maintained. Residents and visitors can use 20 Street N.W. and adjacent streets for local access. | |
| West side of 19 St N.W. from 5 Ave N.W. to 3 Ave N.W. & 2 Ave intersection | Single lane closure | Mid of July to end of August | Southbound traffic on 19 St N.W. will be detoured, access to homes and businesses will be maintained. Residents and visitors can use 20 Street N.W. and adjacent streets for local access. Kensington Village I will remain open. A short-term weekend closure of the 2 Avenue N.W. intersection may be required for final paving of the raised intersection in the summer. |
*Anticipated schedule and duration of work is subject to change depending on factors such as complexity, weather, supply chain, and access
Bow River Pathway
Bow River Pathway
| Location | Closure Details | Anticipated Schedule | More Information | Project |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 St N.W.
to 10 St N.W. |
Full
closure of the wheeling pathway |
April 13 to
July |
Wheeling traffic will be detoured to the south (downtown) Bow
River Pathway. Pedestrian pathway will remain open. |
|
| 9A St N.W Pedestrian Overpass | Full closure | Ongoing |
The 9A St N.W. pedestrian overpass over Memorial Dr is fully
closed. Pedestrians can cross at 10 St N.W. and wheeling traffic can use the
1 Ave N.W. roadway detour. |
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| LRT Bridge closure and Pathway to 9 St N.W. | Full closure of the LRT Bridge and the Bow River Pathway | April 6 to September |
Pedestrian detours include 10 St N.W. Bridge or Peace Bridge to
access downtown or Sunnyside/Kensington. Wheeling detours include 14 St
Bridge or the Peace Bridge to 1 Ave N.W. roadway detour. |
|
| Peace Bridge to 7 St N.W. | Full closure of the Bow River Pathway | Ongoing to July | Pedestrian traffic will be detoured to the sidewalk on the north side of Memorial Dr N.W., and wheeling traffic will be detoured to the south (downtown) Bow River Pathway. | |
| 7 St N.W. to Prince’s Island Park Bridge | Full closure of the Bow River Pathway | Ongoing to September | Pedestrian traffic will be detoured to the sidewalk on the north side of Memorial Dr N.W., and wheeling traffic will be detoured to the south (downtown) Bow River Pathway. | |
| Prince’s Island Park Bridge to Centre St N | Full closure of the Bow River Pathway | April 1 to May | No direct access between the north Bow River Pathway and the Prince’s Island Park Pedestrian Bridge. To cross the Bow River, pedestrian and wheeling traffic coming from the east must use Reconciliation Bridge, or stairs only access to the Centre St Bridge upper deck. The Prince's Island Park Bridge will remain open to cross Memorial Dr N.W. and the Bow River for access between Sunnyside and downtown. |
Construction impacts:
Impacts may differ by project. Please visit the project webpage for details.
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Navigating traffic and road detours
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Navigating pathway closures
Pathway closures due to Riley Area construction projects can be viewed here. To view all pathway closures and impacts across Calgary visit maps.calgary.ca/PathwaysandBikeways.
Riley Area construction events
The City is working closely with the community to keep residents and business owners informed about upcoming work in the area.
You can find information on our upcoming events and view recordings of previous virtual events below.
Upcoming events
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