Major milestone achieved for Capital Line South LRT Extension

The City of Edmonton and Ledcor, the Design-Build contractor for the Capital Line South LRT Extension project, are pleased to announce the successful installation of bridge girders for the new Blackmud Creek LRT bridge.

This critical milestone marks a significant step in the construction of the Capital Line South extension from Century Park to Ellerslie Road.

“The successful installation of bridge girders is always a memorable moment for any project, and it brings the Capital Line South extension one step closer to completion,” said Eva Cheung, General Supervisor, LRT Expansion & Renewal, City of Edmonton. “We know construction has brought disruption to the communities along 111 Street, and we are incredibly grateful to residents and commuters for their ongoing understanding and patience.”

The Capital Line South LRT project is No. 64 on ReNew Canada’s 2026 Top100 Projects report.

Throughout the installation, the project team implemented strict measures to minimize noise, vibration and dust. All work was conducted in accordance with the approved Environmental Impact Assessment and the North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan, Bylaw 7188, and was closely monitored by technical and environmental safety personnel.

“The completion of this critical milestone reflects months of careful planning, strong coordination and the dedication of our skilled crews, who continue to prioritize safety and efficiency on site,” said Brad Mytko, Senior Vice President, Ledcor Group of Companies. “It brings us one step closer to delivering reliable, high-quality mass transit that will serve Edmontonians for generations to come.”

The installation process began on April 30 and was completed over a five-day period. Crews carefully installed 12 massive girders using heavy cranes.

This milestone allows crews to continue working on the LRT bridge and advance critical work such as formwork, rebar and pouring the top deck of the bridge. Major construction activity will continue along 111 Street this year. 

Featured image: (City of Edmonton)