[The_Cat]

Please Marigold, make this section of SPR a priority,

 

[J_gordo]

Of course track work is easier when closed. So do the work. Instead of having 5 guys every 20 blocks along the route doing curbs, get the most critical sections finished and opened. SPR being opened will help relieve 102ave which is seeing brutal congestion right now. That bridge connection is key.

What’s hard to understand is the businesses and residents that were told one thing and now it’s dragging on way past initial timelines and there seems to be little effort to actually reopen the road. Why random parts of 156st are finished when the bridge over groat for SPR isn’t, makes no sense. Reallocate labour to reduce disruptions and traffic congestion.

I’m meeting with a city spokesperson and PR consultant for the project soon. Will share what they tell me about the delays. Apparently the city is “working on its messaging”.

A 14km project has work done on all sections. Construction doesn’t work like 1 section at a time, this isn’t just specific to an LRT project. I think their messaging has been clear, anyone who said that construction on the road won’t take a while was clearly lying and has no idea how complex LRT projects are

 

[HappyJazzz]

Thanks to all the forum members that have been posting construction update pictures, nice to keep tabs on progress while I'm out of town.

I don't think I've seen any updates on the downtown connector portion though, is that being worked on currently?

Please don't tell me this thing is going to operate as two separate legs...

 

[The_Cat]

I sometimes wonder whether utility companies can only work on certain days, or when concrete trucks are available.

 

[VaultBoy]

When this line is completed I think the short trips within the central area will be great. Like you'll be able to quickly hop on the train and get from 124 st to Brewery district area to CBD area and all in between, which should invite people on nights out or events. I believe the low floor design makes it feel more urban and welcoming too.

 

[CplKlinger]

Please don't tell me this thing is going to operate as two separate legs...

They've been doing a lot of utility work on 107 Street

 

[Gronk!]

They've been doing a lot of utility work on 107 Street

Indeed

 

[The_Cat]

I imagine that LRT signals will be needed at the fire hall.

 

[J_gordo]

I imagine that LRT signals will be needed at the fire hall.

It’s actually going to be a one way, so no signals needed there

 

[Barnaby]

A one way with an emergency only lane.

My only issue with the firetrucks downtown is that they're far louder than needed. I hope this can be fixed as more people move to central areas.

 

[J_gordo]

 

[The_Cat]

The Gantry Crane is well on its way to starting west of WEM station.

 

[Habibfazil]

My only issue with the firetrucks downtown is that they're far louder than needed. I hope this can be fixed as more people move to central areas.
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they need to be louder, and with more lights (blue preferred), have you seen the complete lack of the general public getting out of the wway???

 

[Glenco]

they need to be louder, and with more lights (blue preferred), have you seen the complete lack of the general public getting out of the wway???

Get serious

 

[Glenco]

Utilities on 107 are complete. Road bed being installed