Yellowhead Trail Upgrades

[Gronk!]

I would love some sort of dedicated pedestrian/cyclist bridge that crosses over the Yellowhead and the railyard, somewhere between 97 St and 82 St. Feels like a shame to do all this work, but the Pedestrian crossings at 82 and 97 are still sort of - terrifying.

I think this makes the most sense for an active transportation corridor. Just build two small bridges, turn that vacant lot into a park, and Bob's your uncle.

 

[soupcrate]

I think this makes the most sense for an active transportation corridor. Just build two small bridges, turn that vacant lot into a park, and Bob's your uncle.

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That would be great actually, especially with the bike paths they are adding on 91 Street and 128 Ave. I doubt think there's any hope for rehabilitating 97 Street to be a safe place to bike (or even walk tbh) near that stretch just north of the overpass, so a new path entirely off to the side would be great.

 

[Gronk!]

Another option for an active transportation corridor would be along 89 St.
Two smaller bridges for YHT and CN rail plus a MUP in between. There's st least one business between YHT and CN that may be affected such as Sokil Express Lines.

 

[CplKlinger]

I wonder if they could also kill two birds with one stone like with the Tawatina bridge.

 

[archited]

^^^^ I think that is what the powers-that-be have in mind.

 

[JuliallThat]

I wonder if they could also kill two birds with one stone like with the Tawatina bridge.

What are the two birds, in this case? I can't imagine them running an LRT up 89 St lol.

 

[CplKlinger]

What are the two birds, in this case? I can't imagine them running an LRT up 89 St lol.

They're planning a Metro-line bridge that will go here (ignore the yellowhead's curve, it will be straightened out during that stretch of the freeway conversion)

Granted, it's a bit further west than what you had in mind. But it'd still be connected to shared-use paths (see the map I edited above) and it'd save the city from having to negotiate a second deal with CN about building a bridge over their yard.

Don't get me wrong, I'd be thrilled to see a second pedestrian bridge further east so that active transportation is more convenient. But it'd be nice to have something here as well, since the city is building a bridge anyway.

 

[CplKlinger]

Construction Bulletin: Fort Road Widening Project — Road Closure March 1

​ Schedule

​ The road closure is scheduled to begin at approximately 6 a.m. on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. It is anticipated that Fort Road will remain closed for approximately three months. Please be aware that construction schedules are weather dependent and subject to change.

​ Current or Upcoming Construction Activities

​ Construction of two temporary rail bridges over Fort Road Installation of underground drainage infrastructure and communications utilities

 

[CplKlinger]

Here's a pic of the noise wall progress at 97st.

 

[Gronk!]

They really need to remove that old turnoff sign from 118 Ave EB to Vegreville

 

[archited]

Here's a pic of the noise wall progress at 97st.

It's Mural-time

 

[Gronk!]

I noticed some more construction on EB Yellowhead between 66 St and the river c/w reduced speed limits. It's a section that was supposed to be completed last year. Anyone know what's going on?

 

[The_Cat]

I wonder if it might be landscaping or warranty work.

 

[chrisvazquez7]

They still have to install the permanent signage as well.

 

[Gronk!]

They still have to install the permanent signage as well.

You may be right

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