Pieces are falling in place that will lead to the simultaneous opening of the CP Rail crossing on Centre Ave. and the closure of the 4th Ave. crossing as early as the week of Jan. 20. Plans are also underway for the future installation of a new traffic signal on intersection of Hwy. 1A and Centre Ave., with the town and province splitting the cost 50-50.
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The quest for whistle cessation in St. Albert could get back on track thanks to the recently-passed budget.
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EDMONTON – Read our lips — Edmonton’s top priority for new infrastructure is expanding the LRT.
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Starting in July 2013, residents may notice crews testing warning bells and gates at intersections along the Metro Line (North LRT to NAIT) right-of-way. The warning bells are a necessary safety device to alert motorists, pedestrians and cyclists that trains are approaching the crossing, with the intent of preventing a collision.
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There will either be zero ribbon cuttings to open the new green line transitway that council pledged $520 million for this week, or a dozen or more ribbon cuttings.
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EDMONTON – In the spring of 2014, supporters of Edmonton’s LRT expansion will celebrate the grand opening of the new line to NAIT, but this will be the last such celebration the city will see for many years.
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EDMONTON – When the southeast LRT line opens, today’s Grade 6 students could be on board heading downtown for their first legal drink, according to a new construction schedule.
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Residents of Inglewood say noisy train work has continued at the Alyth yard adjacent to their southeast Calgary neighbourhood despite a federal order for it to stop.
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With a projected $3.7 billion budget surplus by 2016, the federal government could have some wiggle room to help fund the southeast Valley Line LRT, which still faces a $515 million funding shortfall.
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EDMONTON – City council accepted an environmental impact assessment Wednesday that allows the southeast LRT bridge to be built through the river valley.
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