Calgary event centre construction picks up again after Stampede

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Crews working at the site of Scotia Place in Calgary, on April 14, 2025. (CTV News)
With the 2025 Calgary Stampede all wrapped up, construction crews are continuing with work on the city's new event centre.
Beginning Monday, construction will resume on the Stampede Trail redevelopment, Calgary's culture and entertainment district infrastructure enhancements, site preparations for a hotel at Stampede Park and Scotia Place, the soon-to-be home of the Calgary Flames.
The continuation of these projects means that there will be changes to vehicle and pedestrian access throughout the rest of the year.
These include the closure of 12 Avenue and Stampede Trail S.E. and intermittent road closures on Flores LaDue Parade.
Officials say the following detours are available for each closure:
12 Avenue and Stampede Trail S.E.
11 Avenue S.E. will be changed to a two-way road between Third Street and Olympic Way S.E.;
pedestrian will be detoured through a temporary pedestrian pathway on the east side of Cowboys Casino or the sidewalk on 5A Street S.E.; and
vehicle access is limited to 5A Street S.E.
Flores LaDue Parade
access the area from the south at 25 Avenue S.E., where contruction activity is limited;
consider taking Calgary Transit as it is a short walk from Victoria Park/Stampede LRT station; or
park at the Park Innovation Centre and parkade (Ninth Avenue and Third Street S.E.) or at the 11 Avenue lot, then walk along Fourth Street/Stampede Trail S.E.
Officials say all residents should leave extra time to get to their destination and always follow all detour signage and instructions from workers on site.
An access map is available online.