Edmonton celebrates one year of construction on LRT Extension 

The City of Edmonton officially celebrated the first year of major construction on the 4.5-kilometre Capital Line South LRT Extension.

“The expansion of the Capital Line South LRT marks an exciting milestone in Edmonton’s transit journey,” said Eleanor Olszewski, Minister, Emergency Management and Community Resilience, and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada. “This project will better connect neighbourhoods, bridge communities, and give Edmontonians faster, more reliable and more efficient ways to get around their city.”

“The Capital Line South LRT Extension is a vital project that will give Edmontonians a safe and efficient way to get to work, school and around their city. Alberta’s government is proud to invest $365 million to help make this project a reality and support the future of transit across the province,” added Devin Dreeshen, Minister, Transportation and Economic Corridors.

The Capital Line South LRT Extension is No. 63 on ReNew Canada’s 2025 Top100 Projects report.

“Today, we celebrate our continuing commitment to the people of Edmonton by providing them with a convenient, sustainable way to get to where they live, work and play. As transit ridership reaches historic levels, it is crucial that we build a city that is smooth to move,” said Deputy Mayor Michael Janz. “Great cities are defined by great public transportation systems. On behalf of the City of Edmonton, I thank the Government of Canada, as well as the Government of Alberta, for their funding, partnership and support for this transformational project. The Capital Line South will move Edmontonians of all ages, wages and stages of life and will define our great city for years to come.”

The total project budget is $1.38 billion, and it continues to encourage a healthy labour market by generating jobs in design, construction and equipment. Albertans will benefit from Phase 1 with more than 3,500 jobs and more than $300 million in wages.

“Ledcor is thrilled to partner with the City of Edmonton, AECOM and our local contractors to construct this important transportation infrastructure that will serve our growing city for decades to come,” said Brad Mytko, SVP Infrastructure, Ledcor Group. “As members of the Edmonton community for over 75 years, we are proud to be part of this significant legacy project and are committed to prioritizing safety, protecting the environment and delivering the project successfully.”

Capital Line Design-Build Ltd., a member of the Ledcor Group of Companies, with AECOM as its design partner, has been awarded the Design-Build contract for Phase 1 of the Capital Line South LRT Extension project. The high-floor LRT extension will run along the west side of 111 Street from Century Park station to the future Heritage Valley North station at the Heritage Valley Transit Centre and Park & Ride.

Ledcor started major construction in early 2025. Construction is expected to take four to five years, followed by testing and commissioning.

Phase 1 project highlights include:

• LRT underpass at 111 Street and 23 Avenue
• Two new bridges:
  • Blackmud Creek LRT bridge
  • Anthony Henday Drive LRT bridge
• Two new stations:
  • Twin Brooks station
  • Heritage Valley North station (connects to the Heritage Valley Transit Centre and Park & Ride)
• Llew Lawrence Operations and Maintenance Facility (south of Anthony Henday Drive)
• New Light Rail Vehicles (LRVs)

Featured image: (City of Edmonton)