The expansion of Deerfoot Trail in Calgary, a major transport artery for the city, is now complete.

The suite of Deerfoot Trail improvements began in 2022 with work on 64 Avenue, which was competed in 2023. The Beddington Trail and 11 Street NE project is the second key segment to be completed.

The totality of work on Deerfoot Trail includes increased capacity on ramps, additional lanes, reconfiguring exits and intersections and twinning a bridge. Improvements to Deerfoot Trail are being completed in distinct projects, prioritizing the most congested areas. It is estimated that the remaining Deerfoot Trail improvements will be complete by fall 2027. This important work will enhance safety and save time for drivers.

Work on this section of Deerfoot Trail began in spring 2023 and includes connecting 11 Street NE to westbound Beddington Trail and northbound Deerfoot Trail. Upgrades also included adding a fourth continuous lane to Deerfoot Trail in each direction from Airport Trail to Beddington Trail.

“It’s great to see provincial construction wrap up on this critical road for Calgary drivers. I’d like to thank the contractors for building a wider, more efficient Deerfoot and also thank Calgarians for their patience during construction. This project will benefit so many families that commute every day and is another example of how we’re making life better for Albertans,” said Alberta Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Devin Dreeshen.

Aecon Transportation West completed the construction of the Beddington Trail and 11 Street NE connector for $19 million.

Diverting considerable commuter, industrial and airport traffic between McKnight Boulevard and Beddington Trail to the new connection will increase safety and reduce weaving northbound on Deerfoot Trail. It will also address bottlenecks between Glenmore Trail and Anderson Road/Bow Bottom Trail.