Drove by the construction today, and I saw fixtures like sidewalks ready to be poured between 125 Street-Groat Bridge at SPR north. Again for Meadowlark Road and 87 Avenue. Also some track beds ready for pouring (with insulation) west of 178 Street, along with the AHD/87 Avenue intersection being moved east.
 
The_Cat said:
Drove by the construction today, and I saw fixtures like sidewalks ready to be poured between 125 Street-Groat Bridge at SPR north. Again for Meadowlark Road and 87 Avenue. Also some track beds ready for pouring (with insulation) west of 178 Street, along with the AHD/87 Avenue intersection being moved east.
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It appears that the road over Groat is actually connected and blacktop has been laid. Looks like there is some work still to be done on the bridge and along the rest of the corridor to the east, but it is close.
 
Took the SE line on Friday after needing to get from Millwoods back to the west end without wheels. Gave me some hope again.

It was wonderful. What a beautiful train. Still wish it was faster, but I loved the trip and views. So excited for the west leg to open in 2028/29.

Only new criticism, the seats that face each other seem closer than on capital line? I’m a bit taller at 6’2, but even for someone 5’8 it seemed likes your knees would be touching? Anyone else have perspective on that?
 
thommyjo said:
Took the SE line on Friday after needing to get from Millwoods back to the west end without wheels. Gave me some hope again.

It was wonderful. What a beautiful train. Still wish it was faster, but I loved the trip and views. So excited for the west leg to open in 2028/29.

Only new criticism, the seats that face each other seem closer than on capital line? I’m a bit taller at 6’2, but even for someone 5’8 it seemed likes your knees would be touching? Anyone else have perspective on that?
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What? Isn't it supposed to open in 2027?
 
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thommyjo said:
Talked with people last week who are high up on it. End of 2028 is the goal if things pick up next year. 2029 is most realistic, assuming no issues.
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I expect the two elevated stations to be a major holdup for the project. Both of the OMFs are pretty far along, and I don't see how they could be delayed. The ground level portions of the line will probably look finished by summer of 2026.

It will be nice if partial turnover is contractually possible to get the central areas running first, like the Capital Line South extensions were done.
 
I know I'm sounding impatient and sounding unknowledgable but based off of what has been accomplished this year so far it seems like an opening of 2029 is a large over estimation. If work is steady for all of next year most roads and lots of track bed could be ready and the elevated section could be nearly finished considering it appears that most piers are done. I understand it takes time and Edmonton has had a poor track record of completing on time but it doesn't sound exactly right that we are still 4 years away?
 
Edmcowboy11 said:
I know I'm sounding impatient and sounding unknowledgable but based off of what has been accomplished this year so far it seems like an opening of 2029 is a large over estimation. If work is steady for all of next year most roads and lots of track bed could be ready and the elevated section could be nearly finished considering it appears that most piers are done. I understand it takes time and Edmonton has had a poor track record of completing on time but it doesn't sound exactly right that we are still 4 years away?
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Construction is pretty hard to measure that far out. If we have 4 more good summers that last into November with below average rainfall, 2028 could happen. But all you need is 1 summer with a ton of rain to mess the timelines up. Also who knows how far along Hundai Rotem is on the LRT’s. There could be an issue there that messes things up on the testing side of things
 
I see 2025 with the road reconstruction on the LRT line largely complete. The focus will shift to track bed and station construction.
 
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