CALGARY, ALTA.—A new road extension in Calgary is expected to aide the city as it grows.
City officials announced the 88 Street S.E. Extension is complete and open to the public. Completion of the 88 Street S.E. extension between Stoney Trail and 196 Avenue S.E. will serve as an important connector between future communities as well as support development in Calgary’s southeast.
The project is near Mahogany, one of Calgary’s fastest growing communities. Now that it is complete, the extension allows for development to begin east of Seton Town Centre and provides direct access to new communities in Rangeview, as well as a second access to the Mahogany community.
“With multiple developments ongoing in Seton and in adjacent areas, we are excited to be providing more ways for people to connect with each other, now and into the future. The extension of 88 Street S.E. and a connection to a future 196 Avenue S.E. will help to serve a major employment hub like the South Health Campus and those looking to live, work and play in Calgary’s southeast,” said Nik Danilov, senior transportation engineer, in a statement.
The extension runs 2.6 kilometres, from the interchange at Stoney Trail and Highway 22X, connecting to 196 Avenue S.E. Work has been ongoing since July 2020, doubling the capacity of the road with two northbound and two southbound lanes. It is the first phase in a plan for a future six-lane road.
“This is an example of the exceptional growth and community development that’s happening in our ward. It’s great to see Mahogany and Rangview have a new access as this will pave the way for a better connected Ward 12. This is a success because it reduces traffic congestion and best of all, provides more travel opportunities for Calgarians,” said former Ward 12 Councillor Shane Keating.
I’m all for progress and can confirm that my home backs onto this roadway. What is the official speed limit. I can count numerous times that vehicles, both commercial and privately owned, are moving at speeds of 80 – 150K. Please advise. This is not acceptable to the residents who are neighbours with this roadway.