Sunnyside Flood Barrier Project
We're investing in Sunnyside, Hillhurst and along the Memorial Park Corridor to increase flood resiliency and create spaces that enhance the connection with the river, community and natural environment, while commemorating our heritage.
About the project
We know that building a permanent flood barrier is vital to help protect people, homes, and businesses in Sunnyside and Hillhurst from river flooding. We are committed to delivering a 1:100 level flood barrier. This will help us manage flood water and avoid the type of damage we saw in 2013, while providing the building blocks for future climate resiliency.
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The barrier’s location along one of Calgary’s most cherished corridors, is an important consideration.
This space must be protected and where possible, enhanced. When designing and constructing the flood barrier, we have had a chance to build upon improvements to this area that have happened over the last 10 years and continue to improve the entire public space surrounding Memorial Drive N.W. from 14 St. to Centre Street while adding critical flood protection.
The new flood barrier will also provide the building blocks for future climate resiliency.
Work happening this year
Location
Closure Details
Status and anticipated Schedule
Impact
Eastbound
Memorial Drive between 9A St and Centre St N.W.
Right lane closed.
December 5 - 22
One right lane closed, single lane traffic for electrical tie-in work
Westbound
Memorial Drive between 9A St and Centre N.W.
Right lane closed
December 8 - 13
One right lane closed, single lane traffic for electrical tie-in work
10 St N.W. to 9 St N.W.
Full closure of the Bow River Pathway
Ongoing to December 22, 2025
The side walk on the north side of Memorial Drive N.W. will remain open. Pedestrian traffic from Sunnyside may also cross the river via the 10 St Bridge.
Pedestrian Overpass to LRT Bridge
Full closure
Ongoing to December 22, 2025
The Memorial Dr and 9A St N.W. pedestrian overpass, and LRT Bridge will be fully closed. Pedestrian detours include 10 St Bridge or Peace Bridge to access downtown or Sunnyside/Kensington. Wheeling detours include 14 St Bridge or the Peace Bridge to 1 Av N.W. roadway detour.
Please note: The 9A St Pedestrian overpass crossing Memorial will remain closed over the winter, only the LRT bridge over the river will re-open Dec 22.
Peace Bridge east to 7 St N.W.
Full closure of the Bow River Pathway.
Ongoing –December 22, 2025
Pedestrian traffic will be detoured to the north side of Memorial Dr N.W. Access to Peace Bridge is not available from 7th St, use the 9th St crossing.
Click to enlarge image. For details on pathway closures, visit calgary.ca/pathwayclosures or call 311.
Please note: Construction will typically take place Monday to Saturday from
7 a.m. -7 p.m., however there may be construction taking place on Sundays
from 7 a.m.- 7 p.m. as needed to ensure work remains on schedule.
During construction, sections of the Bow River Pathway between 14 St N.W. and Centre St will be impacted. During this time, pathway users will be provided detours to ensure safety and connectivity.