In July 2026 we published that the Alberta Government through Transportation and Economic
Corridors had given us an update on what will be taking place going forward with investigating
noise mitigation options to help reduce the noise coming from Stoney Trail. That article can be
found on our website, www.springbankhill.org, if you missed it and would like to read it. The
Calgary West constituency office has provided the following timeline of past and future events
regarding this issue that we’d like to share with you as well.
Timeline:
West Calgary Ring Road fully open to traffic – December 2023
West Calgary Ring Road Noise Monitoring Study is completed – Winter 2025
Noise Analysis & Mitigation Initiative for the West Calgary Ring Road from 17 th Avenue
SW to east of 69 th Street SW begins.
Work completed:
o March 2026 – Procurement of consulting services for the Noise Analysis &
Mitigation Initiative is completed.
o April 2026 – The consultant began desktop reviews of available data, local
topography, and existing utilities. Updated noise modeling is completed in
accordance with the Noise Attenuation Guidelines for Provincial Highways
Under Provincial Jurisdiction within Cities and Urban Areas.
o May 2026 – Updated noise modeling results are assessed, and desktop studies
continue to determine required site investigation scope when weather allows.
Ongoing work and future milestones:
o June – August 2026 – Modeling, preliminary engineering, and site investigations
to determine feasibility and efficacy of additional noise attenuation, including
geotechnical work, coordination of environmental permits, and utility crossing
or proximity agreements.
o July 2026 – Public Engagement session, by invitation only to local residents, to
share progress of the work and present interim potential options. SBHCA had
representation at this engagement session and will share what was
presented in our next update.
o August – September 2026 – Begin detailed design and construction cost
estimating to confirm budget requirements for construction of additional noise
attenuation.
o October 2026 – November 2026 – Anticipated completion of the design phase for
the Mitigation work. Following completion of the design phase & refined cost
estimate, a request for funding construction will be submitted.
o Next steps – Seek funding as part of Budget 2027 for construction, a future noise
attenuation project could be tendered over the winter with the goal of
construction proceeding in 2027.
Stay Informed:
Further information regarding the ongoing work being completed as part of the Noise
Analysis & mitigation Initiative will be shared through your local MLA. Questions and feedback regarding noise can be shared with the project team by
email: admin@westringroad.ca
As the SBHCA receives further updates on this project we will continue to share with
Springbank Hill residents. The most up to date information will be on our website or in our
member only digital newsletter. The SBHCA will continue to advocate for you on this and other
important issues to our community. If you’d like to reach the SBHCA to learn more or to give
feedback on this issue and project, please email secretary@springbankhill.org.