The Green Line board has selected Graham Infrastructure LP to construct the 78 Avenue S.E. Grade Separation and Ogden Pedestrian Tunnel Project (“78th Avenue Project”) in Calgary.
Before building the Ogden LRT station and tracks, the 78th Avenue Project will complete vehicle and pedestrian tunnels under the Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway (CPKC) railway corridor to enhance mobility and pedestrian safety around the future Green Line LRT Ogden Station.
With approximately 26 trains per day operating on CPKC’s main line, this complex enabling works project will reduce project and schedule risk as Green Line prepares for main LRT construction. Once the tunnel at 78 Avenue S.E. is complete and open to traffic, the vehicle crossing at 69 Avenue S.E., east of Ogden Road, will be permanently closed.
“Green Line has prioritized opportunities that advance construction, reduce risk, and support local job creation. Partnering with Graham to deliver this critical project speaks directly to this commitment,” said Darshpreet Bhatti, CEO, Green Line LRT Program.
With construction beginning shortly and extending through to summer 2025, Green Line will work closely with the Ogden community to mitigate impacts, as best as possible.
As Green Line moves through the development phase for Phase 1, from Shepard to Eau Claire, additional opportunities for local contractors, trades and suppliers will continue.
The start of the implementation phase and main construction remain on track to begin in 2024.
The first stage of the Green Line involves the design and construction of 20 kilometres of track and 13 stations. The full vision of Green Line extends from Seton to 160 Avenue N and will serve 27 communities adding 29 new LRT stations to the network.
