Deerfoot Trail Gets Major Bridge Upgrade | Calgary News

Calgary’s Deerfoot Trail is getting a game-changing upgrade with the July 27 opening of the new Ivor Strong Bridge over the Bow River — a milestone that’ll ease crippling traffic and set the stage for major roadwork. Once live, the bridge will handle all traffic while crews repair the old span, eventually restoring northbound flow to the original bridge and keeping southbound traffic on the new four-lane structure. Part of a $700M project, this isn’t just about one bridge — it includes resurfacing 70 km, widening 40 km, new barriers, and other bridge fixes. Key sections near the airport are already done, and the Anderson intersection is targeted for completion this fall. With up to 180,000 cars daily, these upgrades are long overdue and vital for Calgary’s busiest artery. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5ac782ca27198908