Expect traffic delays as multimillion-dollar Barlow Trail renovation begins Monday

Parts of Barlow Trail N.E. will be under construction and traffic will be disruptedbeginning Monday as the City of Calgarystarts amultimillion-dollar refurbishment.

The city has set aside $17 million for the overhaul.

It will include pavement restoration and reconstruction of the roadway between Fourth Avenueand Sunridge Boulevard, including the ramps on 16th Avenue.

Work on the 16th Avenue bridge deck and structure supports is included in this project.

The bridge was built in 1978 and the city says it needs "intervention."

A multi-use path along Meridian Road, from Centre Avenue to28th Street N.E., will also be built.

"Business access will not be impacted, however there will be some delays for drivers in the area as we undertake these important life-cycle projects," said transportation project manager Peter Rudolfin a news release.

The city intends to shift traffic to either side of Barlow Trailwhile work is being completed.

The project is set to wrap up in fall of 2021.