Blue Line NE LRT Extension

This is a good step in giving more Calgarians better LRT access, and after this is the Airport.

“Planning for the Blue Line NE LRT extension started in 2012 extending the line with stops at 88 Avenue N.E., Country Hills Boulevard, 128 Avenue N.E. and Stonegate. The extension is identified in Route Ahead Long-Term Strategic Plans – RouteAhead (calgarytransit.com) as project that is ready to proceed to the next stage of design. The City and the Government of Alberta have allocated $14.6 million and $2 million, respectively, for project design between 2024 and 2026.

On February 29, 2024, the Government of Alberta announced an allocation of $43.3 million over three years in new construction funding for expanding the Blue Line LRT.

This extension will reach 88 Avenue N.E. The total estimated cost of the project is $160.6 million.

From September to December 2024, the City conducted field investigations to support the design of the NE LRT Extension from Saddletowne Station to the future 88th Avenue N.E. Station. These investigations spanned areas from the south end of Saddletowne Circle N.E. to Airport Trail, covering both sides of 60th Street N.E. and surrounding Saddletowne Circle.

The work involved drilling geotechnical holes to assess ground conditions for planned infrastructure, including noise walls, retaining walls, foundations, buildings, roadways, and train tracks. Select holes near the future 88th Avenue N.E. Station are being used for groundwater monitoring. Noise monitoring was also conducted to identify locations where sound barriers may be necessary, while utility surveys involved exposing and recording elevations of underground utilities to ensure accuracy.”

Blue Line NE LRT Extension

Sean Chu