Kosy123
Senior Member
Watch VL West open before Eglinton Crosstown somehow lol
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Gronk!
Senior Member
When will they commence downtown construction on 102 Ave? Why wasn't this started last year?
Barnaby
Senior Member
I think the goal is to reopen 103 Ave fully before completely closing off 102 Ave, as will be required. Keep in mind that 103rd is the primary point of exit from the Ice District parkade, so it does get extremely busy after arena events.
I think 102 Ave will be very far along 12 months from now. Nothing to worry about imo.
thommyjo
Senior Member
I think people are forgetting only HALF the roads are even done… like all of 87ave, 156st, 104th ave. They only have HALF the road finished, then still have to finish those…which they might not be all complete before snow comes… then they need to demolish and rebuild the entire other sides of every road. That’ll take another 2 summers.
0 stations are built.
102ave downtown is untouched.
No landscaping, testing, etc will start till that’s all finished. There is a ton left to do still.
thommyjo
Senior Member
As this video shows, most roads aren’t even moved over to new asphalt sections yet. Let alone excavating the other sides. Roads won’t be done till 2026 Fall.
The small stretch of SPR in glenora almost has both roadways finished and open. But that’s it. Everything else is a year or 2 behind that section.
Major intersections like 178/87, 170/87, 149/SPR, 142/SPR have 0 roadway rebuilt yet. Those will be massive undertakings.
The small stretch of SPR in glenora almost has both roadways finished and open. But that’s it. Everything else is a year or 2 behind that section.
Major intersections like 178/87, 170/87, 149/SPR, 142/SPR have 0 roadway rebuilt yet. Those will be massive undertakings.
J_gordo
Active Member
For sure, but the utility relocations are done for the majority of the alignment west of groat, so its only a matter of removal, placing sidewalks and asphalt.
Landscaping has actually started at the lewis farms stop, although I don’t have any pics
The_Cat
Senior Member
I was thinking that the second half of the roads will be under construction next year. If the first half is completed, they could start with drainage in the winter.
J_gordo
Active Member
The Woodruff
New Member
Nice to see they're getting going on the east side of the elevated guideway! I've been excitedly waiting for them to start. Thanks for the pictures!
Airboy
Senior Member
149st and Stoney Plain rd intersection looks like they are ready to reopen it to full size. they have moved a lot of the barriers away or to the side. New painted lines as well. .
Greenspace
Senior Member
In speaking to Marigold recently, they have proactively told us that there will be significant construction on 102 Avenue starting next spring. This year was the remainder of utility relocation. Beyond that they could not give specifics.
thommyjo
Senior Member
Hopefully 2 more weeks of progress can be made before the winter stoppage on the guideway!
northlands
Senior Member
I need to move tf out of Icon before this spring, 102 closure for 2025 + Beaver Hills/Michael Phair construction is going to make alley access a freakin' absolutely nightmare. And sounds like the Saturday market is then going to have to run at reduced capacity, assuming they'll only have vendors from Michael Phair to 102 to accommodate access.
J_gordo
Active Member
I don’t see why they won’t keep working through the winter on it. When Calgary used a gantry they continued to lift over the winter
Greenspace
Senior Member
The market can expand north of 102 Avenue intersection (which will remain open) and is exploring other options as well, as vendor demand for next year is very strong.