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Metro Line - Northwest Extension

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Construction on the Metro Line Northwest will start in summer 2020.

Blatchford Station Aerial View

Blatchford Station Street View

NAIT Station Aerial View

The Metro Line Northwest LRT is part of the City’s Transportation Master Plan vision. Extending the current line will improve mobility and access to existing and new neighbourhoods in the north and northwest areas of the city.

About the Project

The Metro Line Northwest LRT is part of the City’s Transportation Master Plan vision to expand LRT service to all sectors of the City by 2040. Extending the current line will improve mobility and access to neighbourhoods north and northwest of the city, including the City of St. Albert.

The Metro Line Northwest will extend from a new station at NAIT, north through Blatchford to connect to key activity centres along 113A Street and then west along 153 Avenue to Campbell Road.

Metro Line: Northwest Extension Map

The extension will help reduce travel times as the city grows and vehicle congestion increases. It will provide Edmontonians and St. Albert residents with a sustainable, efficient and reliable mobility choice. It will connect people to key destinations in the city, such as NAIT, Royal Alexandra Hospital, services, shopping areas, the city centre and getting people back home at the end of a long day.

Metro Line expansion will occur in 2 phases:

Phase 1 – NAIT to Blatchford
Phase 2 – Blatchford to Campbell Road

City Council has identified extending the Metro Line to Blatchford as one of the next priorities. Federal Public Transit Infrastructure Funds will be utilized for this segment of the LRT network. Phase 1 of the project began procurement in 2019.

Building the Northwest LRT is part of the vision of the Transportation Master Plan, The Way We Move. Because land use and transportation are closely linked, LRT growth will be guided by the principle of Transit Oriented Development. Its goal is to create compact neighbourhoods with a mixture of residential, employment, recreational and business opportunities within convenient walking distance of transit.

You can learn more about the project from the Business Case summary.

Phase Two Extension Preliminary Design

This animated video showcases the updated designs for Phase 2 of the Metro Line Northwest extension from Blatchford to Campbell Road, which incorporates feedback from Edmontonians. The project will move forward when funding becomes available.

Style of LRT

The Metro Line extension will combine both an urban and suburban style. Utilizing a high-floor train, certain portions of the alignment will be incorporated into communities while other segments will run through suburban areas.

The high-floor train operates similar to the low-floor style with the main difference being higher station platforms. Landscaping and architectural features will be incorporated into the design to minimize intrusion and maximize the openness of space to create a safe environment.

The Metro Line extension will be mainly at street level, although going above or below ground will be required at key intersections and for crossing the CN Walker Rail Yard. This preliminary design was approved by City Council in January 2019.

Where We Are

April 2020 Update

The City has selected PCL Construction to provide construction manager services for Phase 1 of the Metro Line LRT extension (NAIT to Blatchford). The City’s Evaluation Committee reviewed 3 shortlisted teams before selecting PCL to deliver the project (see Industry Bulletin).

Phase 1 will begin construction in summer 2020.

On January 22 2019, City Council approved the concept plan amendments to the Metro Line LRT extension from Blatchford to Campbell Road. The City has completed preliminary design of Phase 2 and the project will move forward when funding becomes available.

Upcoming Construction

Construction activities on the Metro Line to Blatchford will start this summer, with the extension expected to open in 2024/2025. Construction work for 2020 includes:

Site preparations at the future LRV storage facility in the Montrose neighbourhood
109 Street realignment between Princess Elizabeth Avenue and 118 Avenue
Jefferson Armoury parking lot modifications
Underground utility works

NAIT to Campbell Road

Map Legend

	Concept Phase		Rail Line
	Below Ground		Stops or Stations
	Elevated		Temporary Stop or Station
	Bridge		Transit Centre
	Park & Ride		Tunnel
	Public Engagement Meeting(s)

Phase One Extension Preliminary Design

This animated video showcases the updated designs for the Metro Line NW extension which incorporates feedback from Edmontonians. Phase 1 of the Metro Line extension from NAIT to Blatchford is currently in the procurement phase.

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