Blue Line LRT Extension (Design Phase)

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The Blue Line Northeast LRT extension in Calgary is expanding 1 km from Saddletowne Station to 88th avenue NE and 60th street NE. This expansion includes 1 new station and a future connection to Calgary International Airport via the Airport Transit Line. This project has been identified as a priority project within "RouteAhead", Calgary's 30-year strategic transit plan, approved by City Council. Currently, the City of Calgary is conducting field investigations on the extension, to support the design of the project.

On February 29, 2024, the Government of Alberta announced an allocation of $43.3 million over three years in new construction funding for expanding the Blue Line LRT.

Location on the map is not exact.

Municipality:	Calgary
Sector:	Infrastructure
Type:	Transit
Schedule:	2024 - 2027
Estimated Cost:	N/A
Stage:	Under Construction Projects are proposed from the time they are announced to the start of construction. For substage fields, see our methodologies page.
Developer:	City of Calgary
Project Website:	https://www.calgary.ca/major-projects/transit-blue-line-lrt-extension.html
Related Links:	Global News: April 10 2026