This is the official website for Gian-Carlo Carra, City Councillor for Ward 9 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
In support of the City of Calgary’s Bridgeland Main Street Project, TELUS infrastructure work will take place along 1 Avenue N.E. between 4 Street and 6 Street N.E. The work will be completed by BRT Construction..
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The 4th Avenue Flyover continue to undergo rehabilitation work that begin in Apriil 2024. Paving is complete, the bridge has reopened to two lanes for peak hours, and we are just one major milestone away from completing our work on the 4th Avenue Flyover!
Sign structure installation is coming up this month requiring closures to westbound Memorial Drive near the flyover. We are anticipating the closure to be impactful to commuters, especially as students head back to classes in September, and encourage those travelling downtown to plan ahead.
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The Bridgeland Main Street project, part of The City’s larger Main Streets program (calgary.ca/MainStreets), is moving into its next stage of construction, with work focused along 1 Avenue N.E. between 7 and 7a Street N.E. This stage of work is expected to begin on August 21 for approximately 8 weeks.
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will aim to minimize disruption to residents and visitors as much as possible.
Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding
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From July 14 - Aug 14, 2025, filming activity will be taking place in Bridgeland.
The production company has worked with The City of Calgary to obtain necessary permits and will aim to minimize disruption to residents and visitors as much as possible.
Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.
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The Bridgeland Main Street project, part of The City’s larger Main Streets program, is moving into its next stage of construction, with work being focused on the 1st Avenue NE blocks between 6 and 7 Street NE. This next stage of work is slated to begin on June 27th and last for approximately 8 weeks.
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As part of the City’s commitment to creating safer and more accessible streets for all users, the following upgrades are being made at all four corners of the intersection at 5 Avenue + 8 Street NE:
Curb extensions on the west side to shorten pedestrian crossing distances and increase visibility
Updated wheelchair ramps on the east side to meet modern accessibility standards
Good news for Calgary: both lanes of the 4 Avenue Flyover are now open during peak hours, ahead of schedule!
Since April, the bridge had been reduced to a single lane of traffic in order to accommodate essential upgrades, extending the life of Calgary’s longest bridge for decades to come.
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The 2025 Servus Calgary Marathon is taking place over the weekend of May 24th + 25th. Now in its 61st year, the Calgary Marathon is Canada’s longest running marathon and Alberta’s Best Road Race.
In order to ensure both runner and road user safety, there will be a variety of road closures throughout Calgary. You can view their interactive road closure map to learn more and pre-plan your day.
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Are part of the Bridgeland MainStreets project, below is an updated construction schedule for the ongoing utilities work along 1 Avenue NE as part of the ENMAX scope of work.
ENMAX’s contractor will be installing underground utilities along 1 Avenue N.E from Edmonton Trail N.E. to 4 Street N.E. To complete this work safely and efficiently, portions of 1 Avenue N.E. will be closed in stages over the coming weeks.We anticipate the new lane closure and parking changes will begin Friday, May 9, 2025, and will remain in effect for the duration of this stage of the construction (expected to be roughly 8 weeks).
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With the warmer weather comes another busy construction season for The City and the final construction season for the 4th Avenue Flyover. The bridge rehabilitation is still on track (and on budget) to be completed later this fall.
Crews recently completed another milestone, replacing the right barrier, leaving only a couple of major works left to complete on the bridge: paving and installing the sign structures.
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As part of the ongoing construction along 1 Avenue N.E. in Bridgeland, the City of Calgary will be adjusting road closures on 1 Avenue N.E. and shifting temporary parking restrictions and vehicle detours around the area to help facilitate the safe construction and safe public navigation around new streetscape improvement work.
We anticipate the new lane closure and parking changes will begin Friday, May 9, 2025, and will remain in effect for the duration of this stage of the construction (expected to be roughly 8 weeks).
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Community Cleanup events provide an opportunity for Calgarians to dispose of items that do not fit in their waste and recycling carts. They also support community residents who do not have access to cart service.
All events take place on Saturdays or Sundays (from 9am to 2pm)
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On April 27 + 28, 2025. filming activity will be taking place at locations in Bridgeland and Renfrew.
The production company has worked with The City of Calgary to obtain necessary permits and will aim to minimize disruption to residents and visitors as much as possible.
Please keep reading for more information regarding temporary restrictions and what to expect. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.
Please keep reading for more information regarding temporary restrictions and what to expect. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.
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Starting April 23rd, 2025, the City of Calgary will begin drainage rehabilitation work at the east end of the 8th Avenue NE Bridge over Deerfoot Trail. This is a short project with work anticipated to be mostly completed by the end of May 2025.
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The Bridgeland Main Streets project is moving into its third season of construction starting the week of April 14, 2025. Construction is expected to be completed by fall 2025. This phase will include operational and streetscape improvements along 1 Ave N.E. This construction season, work will occur across multiple blocks at a time, progressing in stages along 1 Ave N.E. from 8A St. to 4 St. N.E.
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As the wire service provider for Calgary, ENMAX Power maintains and operates the system of wires and infrastructure that delivers electricity to our city’s homes and businesses. ENMAX Power crews work 24/7 to ensure safe and reliable power throughout Calgary.
Below are the anticipated projects scheduled over the coming months in Ward 9. It is important to note that this list does not capture inspections, routine maintenance, or emergency work.
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In support of the City of Calgary’s Bridgeland Main Street Project, our partner, ENMAX, will be completing important utility upgrades. This work will include burying overhead powerlines and installing upgraded utility equipment along 1 Ave N.E.
To complete the work, there will be a full closure of the 1 Ave N.E. and 6 St. N.E. intersection for approximately 1 week. Work will begin the week of March 24, 2025. Construction is expected to last 4 weeks.
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The 4th Avenue Flyover is well on its way to being completed later this year, with construction moving forward steadily and crews working hard to keep the project on track.
Here’s a quick look at what’s coming up next:
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The Bridgeland Main Streets project is moving into the third season of construction this spring and is expected to be complete by fall/winter 2025. As part of this project, The City of Calgary is completing important streetscape and infrastructure improvements along 1 Avenue N.E. While we are still finalizing the timelines, we will share additional updates in the coming weeks. For the most up to date details, please visit our website Calgary.ca/BridgelandMainstreet.
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