CALGARY, ALTA. — As part of its ongoing investment in transportation and infrastructure, the Government of Alberta is providing a $27.7-million grant to the City of Calgary for completion of the Calgary Airport Trail expansion project.
Phase one of the trail expansion, which concluded in 2014, included a six-lane, 620-metre tunnel and the widening of Airport Trail to six lanes between Barlow Trail and Deerfoot Trail.
Current plans call for a new segment constructed between 36 Street NE and 60 Street NE and a new intersection at Metis Trail. It also includes the first stage of interchanges along Airport Trial at 19 Street NE and Barlow Trail, and a new southbound to westbound ramp at the interchange of Stoney Trail and Airport Trail.
Upon completion, the Airport Trail will provide a much-needed east-west transportation corridor in north Calgary, improving access to the airport and better routes across the city’s northeast industrial-commercial area, said a release.
“An expanded Airport Trail will connect major railways, interprovincial and highways into the United States, and the airport,” said Minister of Transportation Brian Mason in a statement.
“That means Alberta’s products will have even greater access to more markets, people who work in this area will get home faster to their families, and air travellers will have quicker and easier access to their flights.”
Costs for the estimated $145-million project will be partially covered by the provincial grant announced with additional support from the federal National Trade Corridor Fund in the amount of $50 million.
The City of Calgary and the Airport Authority will cover the remainder of the project costs.
Construction of the project is planned for 2018 to 2022, supporting approximately 400 jobs.
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