Date: Wed May  7 15:26:33 2008
Subject: Road Closures and Lane Restrictions – Friday, May 9, to Monday, May 12, 2008
From: Citynewsroom

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             CITYBEAT - CITY OF CALGARY PRESS RELEASE
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Concrete Pour for “The Bow” Development

Calgary – Beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 9, the following
roads will be closed in addition to the temporary closure of
6 Avenue S.E. between 1 Street S.E. and Centre Street for a
massive concrete pour for “The Bow” Development:

• 6 Avenue S.W. between Centre Street and 1 Street S.W.
• Centre Street between 5 Avenue S.E. and 7 Avenue S.E.
• Southbound Centre Street between 4 Avenue S.E. and 5 Avenue
S.E.
• 5 Avenue S.E. between Centre Street and 1 Street S.E. 
• A right lane closure on southbound 1 Street S.E. between 5
Avenue S.E. and 6 Avenue S.E.
• Two right lane closures on 5 Avenue S.W. between Centre
Street and 1 Street S.W.

The closures and restrictions are expected to last until 5
a.m. on Monday, May 12.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the closures as
follows:

• West side of Centre Street between 5 Avenue and 7 Avenue
• North side of 5 Avenue between Centre Street and 1 Street
S.E. 
• Access to area businesses 

Motorists are to observe all traffic controls advising of
these closures and lane restrictions. Major delays are
expected.

Please be advised that the race route for the Sport Chek
Mother’s Day Run and Walk will also be closed on Sunday, May
11, from 4 a.m. until 1 p.m. The City of Calgary, Roads, and
The Calgary Police Service, have been working with event
organizers and the prime contractor for “The Bow” to ensure
the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists in the
area and to minimize traffic impacts. 

For more information about these closures, or to view the
route for the Sport Chek Mother’s Day Run and Walk, please
visit The City’s Web site at www.calgary.ca/roads and follow
the link to “Current Major Projects”. 

Motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians are encouraged to avoid
the area if possible. If you must travel to the area, please
plan your route by visiting The City’s Web site at
www.calgary.ca/detours and click the link to the “Advanced
Traveller Information System” (ATIS) Web site or listen to
Traffic Advisory Radio (TAR) at FM 106.5 for up-to-date
traffic information. 

The City of Calgary also encourages the use of alternate
modes of transportation to reduce traffic congestion and
delays. For more information about alternate modes of
transportation, visit The City’s Web site at www.calgary.ca
and follow the links under City Transportation to “Get Around
Calgary”. 

The City of Calgary, Roads would like to thank motorists,
pedestrians, cyclists, local businesses and area residents
for their patience and understanding.

Please direct inquires about “The Bow” Development to Morten
Paulson at 403-399-3377 or Jill Rutherford at 403-266-4710
ext. 229.

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Public Contact Information:

Phone 3-1-1 or from outside the local calling area phone
403.268.CITY(2489).
For additional information on other detours and traffic
delays, visit www.calgary.ca/trafficinfo.

Public Email Contact: 

    3-1-1contactus@calgary.ca

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