Capital Line South LRT extension: Phase 1 to include new underpass, two bridges and stations
The City of Edmonton, along with Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshan and Deputy Mayor Michael Janz, were present at the groundbreaking ceremony for the 4.5-kilometre Capital Line South LRT extension, which will see the LRT service expanded into southwest Edmonton.
“The Capital Line South LRT Extension is a vital project that will give Edmontonians a safe and efficient way to get to work, school, and around their city. Alberta’s government is proud to invest $365 million to help make this project a reality,” said Devin Dreeshen, Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors.
Capital Line Design-Build Ltd., a member of the Ledcor Group of Companies, with AECOM as its design partner, has been awarded the Design-Build contract for Phase 1 of the project.
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The high-floor LRT extension will run along the west side of 111 Street from Century Park station to the future Heritage Valley North station at the Heritage Valley Transit Centre and Park & Ride.
Major construction began early this year and is expected to take four to five years to complete, followed by testing and commissioning. Phase 1 highlights include- LRT underpass at 111 Street and 23 Avenue, two new bridges — Blackmud Cree and Anthony Henday Drive LRT bridge, two new stations — Twin Brooks and Heritage Valley north station (connects to the Heritage Valley Transit Centre and Park & Ride), Llew Lawrence Operations and Maintenance Facility (south of Anthony Henday Drive) and new Light Rail Vehicles (LRVs).
“The expansion of the Capital Line South LRT marks an exciting milestone in Edmonton’s transit journey,” said Eleanor Olszewski, Minister, Emergency Management and Community Resilience, and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada.
Janz said that as population and transit ridership grow in Edmonton, it is crucial to build a city that is smooth to move.
The total project budget is $1.38 billion. Albertans will benefit from Phase 1 with more than 3,500 jobs and more than $300 million in wages.
