Wednesday, April 16, 2025
The Government of Alberta announced the completion of new connections at Beddington Trail NW and 11 Street NE, as work continues to enhance Deerfoot Trail.
Diverting considerable commuter, industrial and airport traffic between McKnight Boulevard and Beddington Trail to this new connection will increase safety and reduce weaving northbound on Deerfoot Trail. These improvements will also address key bottlenecks between Glenmore Trail and Anderson Road/Bow Bottom Trail, helping people get where they need to go more efficiently.
“It’s great to see provincial construction wrap up on this critical road for Calgary drivers. I’d like to thank the contractors for building a wider, more efficient Deerfoot and also thank Calgarians for their patience during construction. This project will benefit so many families that commute everyday and is another example of how we’re making life better for Albertans,” said Devin Dreeshen, Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors.
Work on this section of Deerfoot Trail began in Spring 2023 and includes connecting 11 Street NE to westbound Beddington Trail and northbound Deerfoot Trail. Upgrades also included adding a fourth continuous lane to Deerfoot Trail in each direction from Airport Trail to Beddington Trail.
The Deerfoot Trail Improvements project is No. 86 on ReNew Canada’s 2024 Top100 Projects report.
“I am thrilled the province has chosen to invest in one of our most critical transportation corridors. This investment will enhance the efficiency and safety in the movement of goods and people for all road users. We look forward to continuing our collaborative partnership with the provincial government on future enhancements that will contribute to a more effective and safer transportation network for our city,” said Andre Chabot, Ward 10 councillor, City of Calgary.
The suite of Deerfoot Trail improvements began in 2022 with work on 64 Avenue, which was competed in 2023. The Beddington Trail and 11 Street project is the second key segment to be completed. The totality of work on Deerfoot Trail includes increased capacity on ramps, additional lanes, reconfiguring exits and intersections and twinning a bridge. Improvements to Deerfoot Trail are being completed in distinct projects, prioritizing the most congested areas. It is estimated that the remaining Deerfoot Trail improvements will be complete by fall 2027. This important work will enhance safety and save time for drivers.
“We are excited to have an improved Deerfoot Trail and completed Beddington Trail NW and 11 Street NE enhancing access to YYC Calgary International Airport for our guests and commercial partners by reducing traffic congestion, providing alternative routes, growing connectivity and boosting economic and logistics efficiency,” said Chris Dinsdale, president and CEO, The Calgary Airport Authority.
Aecon Transportation West Ltd. completed the construction of the Beddington Trail and 11 Street NE connector for $19 million.
Other improvements will increase capacity for current and future traffic volumes and include:
- Deerfoot Trail and 64 Avenue NE – Began in fall 2022; completed in summer 2023.
- McKnight Boulevard. – Aecon Transportation West began work in spring 2023 anticipated completion in Fall 2025.
- Bow Bottom Trail/Anderson Road, Southland Drive and Glenmore Trail work – Aecon Infrastructure Management started work in spring 2023; anticipated completion in fall 2027.
- 16 Avenue NE – Aecon Transportation West began work in Spring 2024; anticipated completion in Fall 2025.
- Ivor Strong Bridge twinning – Aecon Infrastructure Management continues progress; anticipated completion in fall 2027.
Featured image: (L to R) Andre Chabot, Ward 10 councillor, City of Calgary; Devin Dreeshen, Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors; and Chris Dinsdale, president and CEO, The Calgary Airport Authority. (Government of Alberta)
