by The City of Calgary
Calgarians will notice large structures taking shape along the Green Line route this summer as several bridges and elevated guideways get underway.
Bridges allow trains to cross over roads, rivers, and other infrastructure. Elevated guideways are raised sections of track that lift trains above street level, reducing the need for street-level crossings, keeping people and traffic moving safely.
Two bridges, the 78 Avenue SE LRT bridge in Ogden, and the Blackfoot Trail LRT bridge near Crossroads Market, are currently under construction and expected to be completed later this year.
Two elevated guideways will also be under construction this summer. The 11 Street SE guideway in Ramsay will carry riders between two elevated stations, 26 Avenue SE and Ramsay/Inglewood. A guideway over 114 Avenue and Barlow Trail SE will take passengers over that major intersection near Douglas Glen station.
Procurement for the Deerfoot Trail and Bow River bridges is underway, with construction expected to begin in late summer and completed in 2029. These bridges will run alongside existing Canadian National Railway bridges and connect to Refinery Park, just north of the Ogden community.
Additional bridges include the Ogden Road bridge and the Elbow River bridge, where the Green Line will cross between Victoria Park and Ramsay.
As work continues through the summer, residents can expect to see more progress above ground as key Green Line structures take shape across the southeast.
For more information on upcoming construction, visit calgary.ca/GreenLine.
