The City of Calgary announced that EllisDon has been awarded the contract to complete the Blackfoot Trail LRT Bridge as part of the Green Line LRT Project. This critical project will allow for the Green Line tracks to pass over Blackfoot Trail S.E., just south of Crossroads Market.
“EllisDon is thrilled to partner with the City of Calgary on the Blackfoot Trail LRT Bridge. This vital infrastructure will not only support the future Green Line but also showcase EllisDon’s commitment to delivering complex urban projects with precision and care,” said Sean Dekoning, senior vice president, Area Manager, Calgary, EllisDon.
“As we prepare to break ground this fall, we look forward to bringing this transformative project to life and contributing to Calgary’s growing transit network.”
Constructing a bridge over a busy inner-city roadway in Calgary is a complex undertaking that requires meticulous planning and execution. The process begins with preparing the project site, which includes erosion and sediment control measures, as well as grading and excavation.
Next, crews will drill concrete piles and build concrete abutments. As the bridge takes shape, it will be highly visible to the public, showcasing the scale and significance of the work involved.
The bridge itself will be constructed with prestressed concrete I-beams to span the gap, topped with a concrete deck that will eventually support the Green Line tracks.
EllisDon begins work this month and is scheduled to complete the project by October 2026.
For the 78 Avenue Light Rail Transit (LRT) Bridge project, the contract was awarded to Graham Construction.
The main scope of work for this project is to build a bridge beside the recently completed underpass at 78 Avenue S.E. for the Green Line tracks that will run parallel along the west side of the Canadian Pacific Kansas City railway line.
The underpass, which is set to open this month, connects 78 Avenue to Ogden Dale Road on the east side of the railway line and provides better and safer access into the industrial area.
Bridges are key components of LRT projects and are often on the critical path for project success. Completing bridge work ensures that when it’s time to lay track across the city, the necessary infrastructure to cross roadways is already in place.
