17 Ave. S.W. construction

The City will be undertaking sidewalk and streetscape improvements along 17 Avenue S.W., from 2 to 14 Street S.W. Work is expected to begin in late April 2023 and will include:

• Sidewalk rehabilitation from 2 Street to 14 Street S.W.
• Toplift paving from 2 Street to 8 Street S.W.
• Rehabilitation of concrete tree boxes from 2 Street to 14 Street S.W.
• General streetscape improvements from 2 Street to 14 Street S.W.

This work will be phased over two years (2023 & 2024) to limit impacts to drivers, pedestrians and businesses. Construction will be completed in sections along the south side of the avenue in 2023, before moving to the north side in 2024.

The City is investing in the future of 17 Avenue between Macleod Trail and 14 Street S.W. We're upgrading the utilities, rebuilding the road and improving the area for pedestrians so 17 Avenue can continue to be a vibrant, great space for everyone to enjoy.

Key areas of focus are:

• Rebuilding the road, including a new road design that's safer and more predictable, based on an In-Service Road Safety Review
• Improving crosswalks and intersections for those on foot, including curb extensions on side streets
• Upgrading water and sanitary utilities for current and future development
• Improving sidewalks- new sidewalks and repairs, burying utility lines, LED lighting, sitting areas and new trees
• Upgrading telecommunications, power and gas utilities
• Widening sidewalks and improving the public realm streetscape areas

All major road and utility reconstruction was completed in 2019, with most sections of top-lift paving completed in 2021 & 2022.  Remaining sidewalk and streetscape improvements, as well as final areas of toplift paving are scheduled to begin in spring 2023.

Plan view of 17 Avenue S., between Macleod Trail and 14 Street S.W.

The one-way detours along 14 and 15 Avenues will remain in their current configuration while The City conducts public engagement and traffic analysis to understand which design is best for the community. 

View 14 & 15 Avenue Mobility Improvements for more information.

Since spring 2015, we've been talking with people who live, work and travel in the area about paving the way for a better 17 Avenue S. You may not have been part of the conversation since the beginning, but feel free to familiarize yourself with how the project has evolved over the past few years.

Check out the information that we've displayed and discussed at previous open houses and information sessions.

If you live in the area and have questions about your community, please contact one of the following community associations: