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The City of Calgary is warning commuters of some significant traffic disruptions starting next week as a major rehabilitation project begins on a century-old bridge.
The Mission Bridge was built in 1915 over the Elbow River along 4 Street SW and was last upgraded in 1987.
The city says $17.8 million will be spent to help extend the life of the bridge as well as improve access for pedestrians and cyclists.
An $18 million rehabilitation project on the Mission bridge in Calgary is scheduled to begin on May 13, 2024.
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Commuters using the bridge are advised to allow extra travel time, use alternative routes or choose other modes of travel.
The city says construction is expected to begin next week with the westbound lane closure.
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Temporary traffic changes on the east side of the bridge will still allow one lane in each direction to pass through.
The city says efforts will be made to minimize traffic disruptions during the Calgary Stampede.
People rafting on the Elbow River, under the bridge, are also asked to follow diversion signs to safely avoid construction areas.
The Calgary Mission bridge across the Elbow River was built 4 streets southwest in 1915 and was last upgraded in 1987.
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The bridge will be completely closed to vehicle traffic for around six months next winter.
The rehabilitation project is due to be completed by the end of 2025.
Calgary commuters using the Mission bridge are being warned to allow extra travel time or find an alternate route as a major rehabilitation project is set to begin.
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More details on road closures and detours are available on the City of Calgary website and more information on the rehabilitation plans is available in the Mission Bridge Rehabilitation newsletter.
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