Ward 9 Update: and Ogden Road August 10, 2015 Project #1

Team Ward 9 Dear Ward 9 Neighbours,

Councillor Investing in long-term infrastructure projects that keeps our city Gian-Carlo Carra moving and plans for our future growth is a top priority for City Council. Though these projects are absolutely necessary for us to tackle some of our transportation problems, there can be some short-term headaches and frustrations that come when major infrastructure projects are under construction.

The goal of your Team Ward 9 is to keep you as up-to-date as possible when major infrastructure projects are underway and let you know how they may affect your community.

Communication and Last week, the Glenmore Trail and Ogden Road S.E. Interchange Community Liaison Project started construction and is expected to be complete in Katie Hope late - 2017. When the project is finished it will create a free flow roadway with no signal lights between S.E. and S.W.

Communication and The project will initially start with the Glenmore Trail detour, which Community Liaison is expected to be complete in spring 2016. This detour will allow Eric Peters for traffic to flow through the area while the new roadway and interchange are being constructed, which will take approximately 18 months.

There will also be temporary lane restrictions and closures Communication and Community Liaison through the time frame of the project. Shelaine Chapple Right now, you may feel some of the construction impacts of piling (installing foundations for the new bridges), which may include loud noises and vibrations.

View Ward 9 TV • Piling will take place from 7am to 10pm, Monday to Saturday. • Mid-August to mid-September – piling near intersection of Ogden Rd. And Glenmore Tr. S.E.

• Mid-September to mid-October – piling near intersection of Western Headworks Canal and Glenmore Tr. S.E.

The Project Scope includes:

www.gccarra.ca • New interchange at Glenmore Trail and Ogden Road S.E., including a new bridge over Ogden Road. Contact Us • New bridge over CPR and CNR tracks, Western Headworks Ward09@.ca 403.268.5330 Canal and future Southeast LRT tracks. www.calgary.ca • New roadway on Glenmore Trail between Ogden Road and Barlow Trail S.E.; realignment of Ogden Road S.E. Mailing Address • Utility and storm water work, as necessary. Cllr. Gian-Carlo Carra • Improved street lighting; landscaping. c/o Office of the Councillors PO Box 2100, Stn ‘M’ • Construction of sidewalks and pathways.* Mail Code # 800Calgary, AB T2P 2M5 Read the latest Glenmore Trail/Ogden Road Interchange update from the City of Calgary. *Written by City Adminstration

Project Overview & Plan

Next Steps • Watch for the next Ward 9 Issue Update

History

Aug 10/14 Issue Update – Glenmore Tr./Ogden Rd. Interchange #1 Aug 4/14 Construction on the Glenmore Tr./Ogden Rd. Interchange begins May 26/14 Council approves the Investing in Mobility: Transportation Infrastructure Investment Plan which recommends the Glenmore Tr./Ogden Rd. Interchange Project 2006 Functional study to identify the interim and long-term upgrades for Glenmore trail between and Barlow Trail is complete