Mission Bridge Construction Update

Elbow Drive Periodic Lane Closure

Starting Tuesday, May 13, there will be periodic eastbound lane closures on Elbow Drive for the area between 5 Street SW and 4 Street SW. 

Work may happen during the following times (dependent on weather and other factors):

Daytime Lane Closures:

  • Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (off peak hours)
  • Saturdays: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Nighttime Lane Closures

  • Monday to Friday: 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.

ENMAX Work

ENMAX will be working at the intersection of 4 Street SW and 26 Avenue SW on Saturday, May 17.Please be sure to follow all posted construction and detour signage in the area for your safety and that of construction crews.

Two-Way Traffic Lanes Now Open  

As of Monday, May 12, two lanes on the west side of Mission Bridge have reopened—restoring two-way traffic across the bridge. One lane is opened for northbound vehicles and one for southbound. We thank Calgarians for their patience while we were completing important rehabilitation work inside the bridge. 

One lane on the east side remains closed while rehabilitation work continues. Pedestrian and wheeling access to and over Mission Bridge is maintained. Access to the Elbow River Pathway along 26 Avenue SW is now closed from 4 Street SW to 2 Street SW for approximately 6 weeks and will reopen for Stampede while, the section from 5 Street SW to 4 Street SW will remain closed until the end of the project. Please be sure to follow all posted construction and detour signage in the area for your safety and that of construction crews.

Bridge Rehabilitation Update: What’s Happening Next?

The project remains on track for substantial completion by the end of 2025. Here’s a look at what’s been completed and what’s still ahead. 

Completed so far: 

  • Construction started (Spring 2024) 
  • Mission Road paving 
  • Retaining wall reconstruction 
  • Bridge backfill completion 
  • Bridge reopening to 2-way traffic (Monday, May 12)

Coming up next: 

  • East pathway completion 
  • Bridge paving 
  • West pathway completion 
  • Substantial completion 

Stay tuned for more updates via this newsletter and visit Mission Bridge Rehabilitation project page for the latest details. Thanks for your patience—we’re getting closer!

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