Blue Line LRT Extension: Groundwork Begins on 88 Ave NE

0:00It's April 10th. Welcome in. This is Calgary News Today, where local news meets AI. I'm Corey with the story. City crews are gearing up for field investigations this month along 88 Avenue Northeast to push the blue line LRT extension forward. This one kilometer stretch from Saddle Town Station is a crucial step toward linking up with Calgary International Airport down the line. They'll be checking ground conditions, ground water levels, and surveying the whole site, which means some drilling and daytime equipment noise for. Folks nearby, expect rakes parked around, but it'll all inform the final design. Ward 5. Councillor Raj Daliwal has championed this since his 2021 election, highlighting huge ridership from northern neighborhoods. Like Redstone and Skyview, Calgary Transit listed as a top priority with a $160 million estimated cost. The province chipped in 43.3 million over three years for construction, while City Council added $24.6 million for design and studies. Earlier probes

1:04wrapped up late last year around Saddle Town Circle and airport trail. Work rolls on through late May, paving the way for an 88 Avenue station as a transfer hub. As federal funding talks ramp up, this could get rails rolling to the airport sooner than we think.