Sarcee Trail
18 km corridor · Exceeding 35,000 vehicles/day on the busiest sections
About Sarcee Trail
Sarcee Trail is an 18-kilometre north-south arterial and expressway in northwest Calgary, split into two halves by 16 Avenue NW. The southern half features three interchanges and serves as a signed bypass route between Highway 1 west and Highway 2 south, while the northern half connects Silver Springs and Scenic Acres to newer communities like Nolan Hill.
Current Activity on Sarcee Trail
Key Intersections
Speed Limits
Peak Hours
Southbound morning traffic from Tuscany and Scenic Acres creates congestion approaching 16 Avenue. Bow Trail SW and Richmond Road SW intersections are notable bottlenecks awaiting future interchanges
Major Projects
Sarcee Trail / Bow Trail SW Interchange
Functional planning study completed spring 2025. Recommended design estimated at $336.5M. Funding to be sought in the 2027–30 budget cycle. Major construction not expected until after 2027.
Sarcee Trail / Richmond Road SW Interchange
Functional planning study completed for a future interchange to replace the current signalized intersection.
Adjacent Neighbourhoods
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