Valley Line West is a low-floor, urban-style LRT line. Trains will typically run with the flow of traffic and share the road with motorists, pedestrians and cyclists.
As construction on the Valley Line West progresses, many of the roads along the alignment are now, or soon will be, in their final permanent traffic configuration. This means most of the roadwork is nearing completion, and the allowable turning movements for vehicles are permanent.
- Some traffic movements that were previously available to drivers are no longer allowed, particularly left turns crossing the tracks.
- Permanent traffic changes will be implemented as soon as roadwork is completed. This gives drivers, pedestrians and cyclists time to get used to the new configuration and change their routes if needed.
Valley Line West is a low-floor LRT system, meaning trains will run at community traffic speeds and abide by traffic signals. Along the majority of the alignment, trains will run in the middle of the road, with vehicle, pedestrian and cyclist traffic running on either side.
Below is a virtual reality video of the Alex Decoteau Stop. Watch to see how the Valley Line LRT will be integrated with vehicle, pedestrian and cyclist traffic.
To accommodate space for the LRT line, traffic capacity in some areas has been permanently reduced from two lanes in each direction to one lane in each direction, such as along Stony Plain Road. In addition, 102 Avenue between 107 Street and 102 Street has been permanently reduced to one lane of eastbound traffic only. A single lane of eastbound traffic continues until 97 Street.
In many areas, left turns that were allowed before LRT construction began are now permanently banned. Drivers, pedestrians and cyclists will have to adjust to a right-in, right-out traffic pattern in many areas. This will be a substantial change for some commuters.
Because Valley Line West will be integrated with traffic, anything that crosses the tracks – whether a vehicle, bicycle or pedestrian – must do so at a signalized intersection or crosswalk, so there is no risk of a train coming. To determine whether intersections would be signalized, during concept planning, intersections were evaluated based on traffic volume, sightlines, whether they were an arterial/collector route and what alternate routes could be used.
There will be some signalized intersections where left turns from the main alignment onto side streets are not allowed, due to a lack of space available to build dedicated left-turn lanes.
All of these traffic changes are designed to optimize safety and traffic flow alongside the integrated LRT system.
We understand the permanent road configuration may require drivers to change their routes and modify how they navigate certain areas. It will take time for drivers to adapt and get used to the new road configuration. We want all road users to be ready when Valley Line West starts operating, when we’ll all be driving and moving alongside the low-floor trains. We appreciate everyone's patience as they find new routes and get used to the new configuration.
Details on the final configuration, including where left turns can and cannot be made, are found on pages 13-50 in the City’s Valley Line West LRT booklet.
Stony Plain Road at 136 Street
On September 15, 2025, the intersection of Stony Plain Road and 136 Street was permanently closed to north/south traffic.
Originally, as part of the project’s concept plan in 2011, vehicles would have been allowed to cross Stony Plain Road at 136 Street at a signalized intersection. However, as LRT construction began, concerns were raised by some area residents. Their main concerns were about the potential increase in traffic volume around the Glenora School area, as well as potential shortcutting concerns along 136 Street to and from 107 Avenue.
To address community concerns, City Council voted in April 2022 to make a design change to the intersection by removing north/south through traffic.
More information about the decision, including the full discussion and vote, can be found in item 6.5 of the April 19, 2022 City Council meeting minutes.