Terwillegar Drive Expansion

[TagYEG]

What would really make me happy is a pedestrian/bike bridge over the Whitemud creek at 53 AV to connect to the U of A. I would also take a BRT bridge, but with the transit lanes on Fox Drive, that might be a bit redundant. A cycle commuter coming from Terwillegar has some large hills to navigate when heading to the U of A or Downtown, so a level crossing would really help connect the SW to the core.

 

[IanO]

That's not an insignificant crossing and environmentally sensitive. Groat works pretty well and always provides you with one way of fun.

 

[IanO]

Construction in downtown Edmonton plays core role as City builds for future - Transforming Edmonton

The City has been busy downtown this construction season, and the results are coming into view. “We know that our downtown core serves a purpose for so many, and we want to continue building it as our city continues to grow and welcome more residents,” said Adam Laughlin, the City of Edmonton’s...

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[CplKlinger]

Construction in downtown Edmonton plays core role as City builds for future - Transforming Edmonton

The City has been busy downtown this construction season, and the results are coming into view. “We know that our downtown core serves a purpose for so many, and we want to continue building it as our city continues to grow and welcome more residents,” said Adam Laughlin, the City of Edmonton’s...

transforming.edmonton.ca

I'm really loving that road projects like the Yellowhead and Terwillegar exansions include pedestrian infrastructure now (and bus infrastructurein the case of Terwillegar). It's a long-overdue consideration, but not one that was inevitable or should be taken for granted. This is a crucial step in shifting Edmontonions away from their car-centric mindsets, and normalizing active/alternative modes of transportation.

 

[mcr]

Has there ever been a landscaping plan (or even render) released? All I could find on the website is "Continued landscape naturalization and additional tree plantings."

Curious to see how much tree planting they'll do. Would be nice in the median and make it feel more like a parkway.

 

[CplKlinger]

I think this is worthy of having its own thread now.

Public consultations open on November 18; you can do a survey which closes on December 9, and/or take part in a live presentation and Q&A on November 18.

Edmonton AM interview about this project with Councilor Tim Cartmell

Here's a timeline of the project as of September 3.

 

[IanO]

Bout time but she is not going got be fun to deal with.

 

[Gronk!]

Will the ramps for the Whitemud/Terwillegar interchange be rebuilt? I find it painful having to exit the Whitemud from the left lanes instead of the customary right lanes.

The website doesn't say much

Terwillegar Drive Expansion - Stage Two | City of Edmonton

Upgrades to the Whitemud Drive/Terwillegar Drive interchange are a part of the Terwillegar Drive Expansion Program.

www.edmonton.ca

 

[IanO]

There were various options floating around over the last decade or so with most correcting that issue.

 

[CplKlinger]

The city has opened two surveys: One on phase two of the expansion, and another on the 142 street pedestrian/cyclist bridge. You can access them on the project page.

 

[Gronk!]

^ Thanks! I gave them a piece of my mind on the Whitemud left turn exits.

 

[Cumberland]

I say if they're going to be building new bridge structures there anyways, they may as well build a proper semi-directional T interchange.

Do it right.

 

[Foolworm]

I say if they're going to be building new bridge structures there anyways, they may as well build a proper semi-directional T interchange.

Do it right.

They aren't though. The only new bridges are at Rainbow Valley and 142 St, and those are for pedestrians / cyclists.

 

[CplKlinger]

I think this is worthy of having its own thread now.

Public consultations open on November 18; you can do a survey which closes on December 9, and/or take part in a live presentation and Q&A on November 18.

Edmonton AM interview about this project with Councilor Tim Cartmell

Here's a timeline of the project as of September 3.
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Just a reminder that this survey closes on December 9th!

 

[JaayJR]

CoE has updated their page with the preliminary design for stage 2 for the Whitemud - Terwillegar interchange. Not sure if its new but more information since the survey.

Im happy for the additional transit lane also the additional lane on the SB ramp, however disappointed that SB Whitemud remains at 2 lanes. Would have been nice if they included that NB transit lane also.

I think the rendering TagYEG posted would be far more beneficial.

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We win some we lose some. Its something that will help for now.