Along with provincial and federal representatives, the City of Edmonton recently commemorated the first full year of major construction on the Capital Line South LRT Extension, a transformative, approximately 2.8-mile project aimed at improving regional mobility and supporting sustainable urban growth.

“The expansion of the Capital Line South LRT marks an exciting milestone in Edmonton’s transit journey,” said Hon. Eleanor Olszewski, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada. “This project will better connect neighbourhoods, bridge communities, and offer faster, more efficient ways to move around the city.”

Edmonton’s Capital Line

The project extends the Capital Line from Century Park station to the future Heritage Valley North station, running along the west side of 111 Street. Once complete, the high-floor LRT extension will connect residents in southern Edmonton with key destinations and transit hubs across the network.

Ledcor, in partnership with AECOM under the Capital Line Design-Build Ltd. consortium, began major construction in early 2025. 

Construction is expected to span four to five years, followed by testing and commissioning.

The project, which has a total budget of $1.38 billion, is jointly funded by all levels of government. Alberta alone has committed $365 million. 

The initiative is expected to generate over 3,500 jobs and inject more than $300 million in wages into the provincial economy, reinforcing the long-term value of infrastructure investment.

The Capital Line South LRT Extension is a key component of Edmonton’s long-term transportation strategy. It offers expanded capacity, improved access to jobs and education, and a major step forward in building a city ready for growth.