Calgary's summer construction season kicks off with Macleod Trail overhaul

Calgary drivers who useMacleod Trail regularlymay want to avoid the areabetween 34 Avenue and 58 Avenue S.W. this summer.

The 2.5-kilometre stretch is getting a major overhaul that includes repavingand replacement of sidewalks and curbs.

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Given the fact that 50,000vehicles travel down that portion ofMacleod Trail everyday, the city says it will do its best to minimize delaysby trying to keep all the lanes open during themorning and evening rush hour.

"We don't want to cause unnecessaryimpact to motorists," saidChrisMcGeachywith Calgary Roads.

The city has already begunbreaking up concrete curbs on the west side of thebusy road, which has resulted insome daytime lane closures.

"This work will basically continue through June and then we kinda shut it down during Stampede because obviously Macleod Trail is very important during that time of year," saidMcGeachy.

"Following Stampede, we'll begin with milling work and then the paving work."

The goal is to finish the work by the end of August and access toall businesses along Macleod Trail will not be affected.