The Project
This new pedestrian bridge and shared-use pathway project responds to community feedback (Sturgeon Valley Trails System: The Path Forward report, December 2021) in which residents reported feeling unsafe, uncomfortable, and unmotivated to walk or bike in the area.
The new Starkey Road pedestrian bridge will eliminate the Sturgeon River as a barrier creating a seamless path. The new pathway will connect pedestrians from south of the Sturgeon River on the west side of Starkey Road right into the Bellerose Park pathway system.
The new pedestrian bridge will benefit nearby residents and attract visitors to the area as well as become a key connection in the expanding Sturgeon Valley Active Transportation network.
In addition to building a robust trails system for people walking, biking, and wheeling, providing options for healthy activity, and enhancing connections to the community and the environment, the Starkey Road shared-use path and active transportation bridge will serve as a connecting route to places of leisure, commerce, and employment for commuters and casual users alike.
Funding / Budget
The approved project is $6.77 M. $1.74 M of that is provided from the Active Transportation Fund a federal fund that targets active transportation to support a modal shift away from cars and toward active transpiration, in support of Canada’s National Active Transportation Strategy.
This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada.
Timeline
This project will be completed in phases. Even if there’s no visible activity on-site, it doesn’t mean progress has paused. There is work happening behind the scenes to ensure the project moves forward smoothly and safely.
Phase 1 - Early works
The primary objective of this phase is to prepare the area adjacent to fairway 15 of the Sturgeon Valley Golf and Country Club for a new fence by pre-grading the area and completing other small scopes items. This phase included 500 metres of trail preparation along Starkey Road from Sturgeon River north.
Phase 2a - Primary scope of work
This phase includes trail construction along Sturgeon Road from River's gate subdivision to the Starkey Road and Sturgeon Road intersection. Paving of the Phase 1 work and continuing the trail construction north to the Sturgeon River are included in this phase.
Phase 2b - North of the river
This stage includes constructing a trail from the Sturgeon River to Bellerose Park.
Timeline
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Timeline item 1 - complete
2021, Q4 - Sturgeon Valley Trails System Report
The Sturgeon Valley Trails System Report is finalized.
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Timeline item 2 - complete
2023, Q1 - Procurement of engineering services
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Timeline item 3 - complete
2023, Q2 - Preliminary engineering
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Timeline item 4 - complete
2025, Q1 - Land acquisition finalized
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Timeline item 5 - complete
2025, Q2 - Engineering complete
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Timeline item 6 - complete
2025, Q2 - Phase 1 begins
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Timeline item 7 - active
2025, Q3 - Phase 2a begins
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Timeline item 8 - incomplete
2025, Q3 - Phase 2b begins
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Timeline item 9 - incomplete
Early 2026 - Bridge installation
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Timeline item 10 - incomplete
2026, Q2 - Phase 2 complete
Location of Trails & Pedestrian Bridge
Project Information Boards
Project Updates
Over the several days, crews will be completing trail site grading, removing signs, and preparing fences.
The project has entered Phase 2 of construction, with significant construction activity planned before the end of the construction season.
Phase 1 of the project is nearly complete, with grading expected to finish by September 7 and fence installation beginning September 15.
Phase 2 will also start this month, with major construction activity planned before the end of the season.
Phase 1 of the project is nearly complete, with grading scheduled to finish by September 7 and fence installation beginning September 15.
Phase 2 will also get underway this month, with major construction activities planned before the end of the season.
Phase 1 of the project is nearing completion, with the grading expected to be done by Sept 7 and fence installation to begin on Sept 15.
Work on Phase 2 will also begin in September, with significant construction activity planned before the end of the construction season.
The first phase of the project is underway, with crews now grading the section of trail next to Starkey Road. Work on other parts of the trail will begin later this season.
Construction of the first phase of this project is underway, with grading of the portion of the trail adjacent to Starkey Road currently taking place. Other areas of the project will commence later this construction season.
Construction of the first phase of this project is underway. Other areas of the project will begin later this construction season.
Construction of the first phase of this project is underway, with grading on the portion of the trail adjacent to Starkey Road. Other areas of the project will begin construction later this construction season.
Construction of the first phase of this project is underway, with grading the portion of the trail adjacent to Starkey Rd. Other areas of the project will begin construction later this construction season.
Construction of the first phase of this project is underway, with grading the portion of the trail adjacent to Starkey Rd. Other areas of the project will begin construction later this construction season.
Construction of phase one of this project continues.
Phase one of the project is underway, with grading work along the section of trail next to Starkey Road. Construction on other parts of the project will begin later this summer.
Early construction work for the project is underway. Grading is done and the fence was replaced. The rest of the project will begin later this summer.
A start date has not been confirmed. We will share updates here as soon as more information is available.
A start date has not been confirmed, but we will share updates here as soon as more information is available.
Work on this project has not started yet. We’ll share updates on timelines and traffic impacts as they become available.
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