FCC1982
Active Member
Isn’t the assumption there will be more cars on Bow Trail now and consequently more cars entering the Bow-Sarcee intersection. Although one would assume less cars on Sarcee now as well.
Time will tell I guess.
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Time will tell I guess.
YYCguy
Active Member
And it is so! Has anybody driven the section from 16th avenue to Bow Trail yet?
SlippinJimmy
New Member
There's something I've been wondering for quite some time now. When the left turn from EB Glenmore on to NB Crowchild was doubled, the design showed that extra lane from the double turn going through all the way where the freeway portion begins, but when this project was done, they left the room for that lane as a really wide inside shoulder/median and just decided to have that right lane abruptly end. This has always struck me as a very stupid choice since most people don't expect it and it causes a lot of close calls and road rage. Does anyone know what excuse the city has for not following their own plan here?
I was really hoping they would remediate this as a part of the bridge rehab work, but that is not the case sadly.
I was really hoping they would remediate this as a part of the bridge rehab work, but that is not the case sadly.
darwink
Senior Member
That type of weirdness is a great thing to write your councillor or the local councillor about. Grab some photos and the original plan, and I bet you’d have an answer in 6 weeks.
FCC1982
Active Member
Deerfoot Trail - What is Happening ?
Tree clearing
secure.campaigner.com
ahuch
Active Member
There's some coring going on near the Lafarge exit from Anderson / Bow Bottom (near the ivor strong bridge). Not sure if it's related to this project but wouldn't be shocked.
Edit: Found it on the website, guess it's related!
Permanent ramp closure - Deerfoot Trail Improvements
Permanent ramp closure November 2, 2023 Public access to the ramp from Bow Bottom Trail to 15 Street SE (Lafarge access) permanently closed in November 2023. The closure is required to provide access for equipment and materials to prepare and execute upcoming piling works for the Ivor Strong...
www.deerfootimprovements.ca
Golfing guy
Active Member
This link is off of Alberta Transportation Deerfoot page
Improvement Areas - Deerfoot Trail Improvements
www.deerfootimprovements.ca
FCC1982
Active Member
Haha - thanks for the responses guys but the “Tree clearing” in my post is actually a link to an e-mail I received titled “Deerfoot Trail - What is Happening ?”.
ahuch
Active Member
Distant photo of the Ivor Strong bridge work going on.
CalgaryTiger
Senior Member
They also look to be setting up for something at Deerfoot and Glenmore. Drove by and saw they've moved some dirt in NE corner of the interchange.
Golfing guy
Active Member
I believe they are twinning the bridge as well
darwink
Senior Member
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MichaelS
Senior Member
Are you sure these interchanges were funded? I don't see this item on the website here:
www.calgary.ca
Adjustments
www.calgary.ca
darwink
Senior Member
Believe so, easy to miss one when moving content around. My understanding is every adjustment was passed. And Wouldn't you know, those two interchanges are in the Ward of one of the 'reluctant' yes votesAre you sure these interchanges were funded? I don't see this item on the website here:
Adjustments
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You're right, found this in one of the documents. It was sneaky! They voted to recommend to themselves to approve it next early next year. Classic late addition tactic.
"Investment recommended for future funding consideration, including 2024 Mid-Cycle Adjustments or other future Adjustments."
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MichaelS
Senior Member
Thanks, but also.... what? So, they just approved to think about it in future years? Or, is it fully approved, as in people living in Belmont can expect to see construction?
I appreciate the help, you are much more versed at parsing through this stuff than I am.
I appreciate the help, you are much more versed at parsing through this stuff than I am.