Train Testing and Energization of Overhead Wires from Mill Woods to Downtown (Updated)

(Updated) May 27, 2022 – Starting on May 30, 2022 train testing along the Valley Line Southeast LRT alignment increase, and occur 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.  Testing locations will vary every day and trains could be testing at any location at any time.

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

• Always follow the direction of construction personnel and flag persons. 
  • Flag persons are present at all intersections to protect drivers, cyclists and pedestrians when trains cross.  This is an important safety requirement and will continue until train and traffic signal testing is complete at each intersection.  Thank you for your patience.
• Stay off the tracks and only cross at a designated pedestrian walkway
• Stay clear of the energized overhead wires at all times. Coming into contact with live overhead wires can lead to serious injury or death.

To accommodate this work, the public will be impacted in the following areas:

• There will be occasional noise associated with this work during the day and at night, including train bell dings to alert the public of the moving train.
• There will be occasional flashing lights emitting from the trains.
• There will be minimal traffic disruption with occasional train crossings at the roadways and intersections that cross the LRT tracks.
• Flaggers will be onsite where required to ensure traffic flow and the safety of pedestrians.
• Pedestrian access will be maintained.

Thank you for your understanding and patience as the project progresses. For the most current information in your area, please visit: https://transedlrt.ca/advisories/.

Please refer to the attached maps for more details. For more information, visit our website www.transedlrt.ca or contact us via email at info@transedlrt.ca or by phone 780-224-0964.

September 7, 2021 – Starting on or about Friday, September 10^th, 2021, TransEd will be expanding train testing and energization of the overhead wires on 83 Street from Argyll Road to the new Muttart Stop on 98 Avenue. Energization of this segment will mean that train testing will be occurring intermittently in this area.  Trains will be escorted by crews at all times during this testing phase.

As construction progresses, the overhead wires will be energized on a gradual basis in each area of the 13-kilometre alignment beginning in Mill Woods and ending in Downtown.

For your safety, overhead wires should always be considered energized when strung from power pole to power pole.  

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

• Be aware of your surroundings at all times.
• Coming into contact with live overhead wires can lead to serious injury or death. Keep all high reaching devices such as ladders, drones, and remote-controlled planes away from the energized overhead wires.
• Use designated pedestrian walkways and only cross the tracks at designated crossings.
• Always follow the direction of construction personnel and flaggers.
• Always follow traffic and pedestrian signs and

To accommodate this work, the public will be impacted in the following areas:

• There will be occasional noise associated with this work, including train bell dings to alert the public of the moving train.
• There will be occasional flashing lights emitting from the trains.
• There will be minimal traffic disruption with occasional train crossings at the roadways and intersections that cross the LRT tracks.
• Flaggers will be on-site where required to ensure traffic flow and the safety of pedestrians
• Pedestrian access will be maintained.

Thank you for your understanding and patience as the project progresses. For the most current information in your area, please visit: https://transedlrt.ca/advisories/.

Please refer to the attached maps for more details. For more information, visit our website www.transedlrt.ca or contact us via email at info@transedlrt.ca or by phone 780-224-0964.

August 23, 2021 – Starting on or about Friday, August 27, 2021, TransEd will be expanding its train testing and energization of the overhead wires for the Valley Line Southeast LRT.  The testing and energization will occur on 75 Street and the elevated guideway to 83 Street, north of Argyll Road.  Train testing will take place on the tracks on an intermittent basis after the energization is completed.

As construction progresses, the overhead wires are gradually being energized in each area of the 13-kilometre alignment beginning in Mill Woods and ending in Downtown.

For your safety, overhead wires should always be considered energized when strung from power pole to power pole.           

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

• Be aware that coming into contact with live overhead wires can lead to serious injury or death. Please be aware of your surroundings. Keep all high reaching devices such as ladders, drones and remote-controlled planes away from the energized overhead wires.
• Pedestrians should be aware of their surroundings at all times. Pay attention to traffic and pedestrian signals that will permit you to cross safely at intersections.
• Always follow the direction of construction personnel and flaggers.
• Always follow traffic and pedestrian signs and signals.

Thank you for your understanding and patience as the project progresses.

For the most current, up-to-date information in your area, please visit https://transedlrt.ca/advisories/.

Please refer to the attached map for more details. For more information, visit our website transedlrt.ca or contact us via email at info@transedlrt.ca or by phone 780-224-0964.