This release was issued under a previous government.

The first lane reduction will start at 9:30 p.m. on Oct. 5 and end at 5 a.m. on Oct. 6. The second lane reduction will start at 9:30 p.m. on Oct. 7 and end at 5 a.m. on Oct. 8. During these times, one 3.0-metre-wide lane will be open to traffic on the bridge’s left-hand side. Outside of these times, at least two narrower lanes (3.0 and 3.5-metre widths, respectively) will be open to traffic. Both overnight closures are subject to weather.

The closures accommodate a concrete overlay of the bridge deck. The bridge carries Deerfoot Trail over the Bow River. The speed limit is reduced to 50 km/h through the construction zone. The project is expected to be completed by the end of October, weather permitting.

Similar work was recently completed on the Ogden Road flyover bridge, located north of the Calf Robe Bridge. The two projects, worth a combined $3.3 million, do not affect southbound Deerfoot Trail traffic.

The City of Calgary and Alberta Transportation will be working together to keep Calgarians on the move during these lane closures. Signal timing adjustments will be made on the alternate routes including Macleod Trail and Barlow Trail and will remain in place for the duration of the Deerfoot Trail lane reductions. The City's Traffic Management Centre will continue to monitor traffic flow and make necessary adjustments on alternate routes as traffic patterns adjust to the Deerfoot Trail lane closures.

Motorists should use caution in the area and obey all signs, message boards, and flag people. Motorists are reminded that fines for speeding are doubled through construction zones when workers are present.

Visit www.transportation.alberta.ca/drftom-gp.htm for more information about Deerfoot Trail projects.

Media inquiries may be directed to:
Trent Bancarz
Communications
Alberta Transportation
780-427-0623

To call toll free within Alberta dial 310-0000.