Crews break ground on Edmonton’s Capital Line south LRT extension
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The project's budget is $1.38 billion, which includes $365 million from the provincial government. Phase 1 will build two overpasses, one underpass and two new stations.
The City of Edmonton is marking a milestone for transit in the city on Thursday, putting shovels in the ground for the Capital Line LRT south extension.
It comes as the city deals with a growing population.
Edmonton transit users at Century Park, like Penelope Siame, are eagerly awaiting the expansion of the transit system.
“I live in Allard, which is quite far (south), so it really takes a long time to get to school and get home,” said Siame.
Other transit users like Isabel Luzio say taking multiple buses can make for a long commute.
“It would definitely make it easier. Currently, it’s a lot more difficult with all the construction, it’s not very organized,” said Luzio.
That construction is work on the Capital Line South LRT extension.
The 4.5-kilometre extension will run from Century Park to the Desrochers neighbourhood. Stops include Twin Brooks, the Heritage Valley park and ride, and in the Allard.
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