I didn't want to break the news regarding the train, but yes. It's at OMF A now.

I wish I could tell you guys more about VLW, but unfortunately due to my recent job change I can't really comment much on anything that isn't public information already.
 
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I wish I could tell you guys more about VLW, but
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Congrats on the new job! Based on what you know, are you able to tell us how you feel about where it's at in relation to the 2028 deadline? Please choose :) or :(
 
😐 Updates from the City and MIP are accurate. Intersection closures have been incredibly helpful. Right now alot is waiting on trackbed install, which is waiting on road construction. My opinions on road closures, which are not representative of the City or MIP, is that road closures should have been more extreme from the start. But that was an opinion I've held previously with all road projects. I hate money/time being wasted on traffic control.

I can't imagine any catastrophic issues coming up like on the VLSE. Integration into the existing line is extremely simple, that will be very smooth. This isn't a Metro Line situation.
 
I took a drive along Valley Line West and noticed a few observations (sorry, no pictures):
(1) Rebar on parts of 104 Avenue, particularly at the intersections.
(2) Some sidewalks and curbworks poured on parts of SPR. It looks like the goal for completion is around Sept 1.
(3) Progress in construction around 142 Street.
(4) Some curbs done on SPR from 149-156 Street.
(5) Construction at 95 Avenue.
(6) Traffic rerouted to 87 Avenue South east of Misericordia.
(7) Some ironwork at Misericordia Station.
(8) The first steel poking above the guideway at WEM Station.
(9) Trackbeds poured south of 87 Avenue (182-189 Street).
 
VLW 136st (Glenora) trackbed progress
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One issue that seems to be a challenge for SPR (149-156 Streets) is the length of time it takes to pour concrete and the sidewalks. Do the multi-coloured sidewalks pose a greater challenge?
 

Valley Line West LRT
Construction Updates​

AREA 2 - Traffic Shift on 104 Avenue between 105 Street and 109 Street
This is a supplemental area notice for work previously mentioned in the following notices:
Lane Closures on 104 Avenue between 105 Street and 121 Street

On or around August 12, 2025, Marigold crews will shift construction efforts on 104 Avenue between 105 Street and 109 Street to the south side of the road.

To accommodate this, traffic on 104 Avenue between 105 Street and 109 Street will be shifted north. Traffic in the area has already been reduced to a single lane in either direction. Access to/from the south side of 104 Avenue will be closed at 106 Street and at 108 Street.

Pedestrian access will be maintained on the south side of 104 Avenue. Access across 104 Avenue will be maintained; however, detours will be in place. Please follow project wayfinding signage in the area.

The north/south bicycle lane on 106 Street, south of 104 Avenue will be maintained.

Construction will occur during daytime and overnight hours, Monday through Sunday. This work is expected to last two months.

To accommodate this work, the public will be impacted in the following areas:

Drivers:
• Traffic on 104 Avenue between 105 Street and 109 Street will be shifted north.
• Access to/from the south side of 104 Avenue will be closed at 106 Street.
• Access to/from the south side of 104 Avenue will be closed at 108 Street.
• A single lane of east/west traffic will be maintained on 104 Avenue.
• Turn movements will be maintained where access permits.

Pedestrians:
• Pedestrian access will be maintained on the south side of 104 Avenue.
• Access across 104 Avenue will be maintained but detours will be in place.
• Please follow project wayfinding signage.
 
Other impacts:
• Construction will occur during daytime and overnight hours, Monday through Sunday.
• There will be noise associated with this work. Every effort will be made to reduce the impact to the public.
• North/south bicycle traffic on 106 Street, south of 104 Avenue, will be maintained.
• This work is expected to last two months.

 
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