New wayfinding signs coming to Calgary’s Plus-15 system

Calgary’s Plus-15 system stretches over 16 kilometres and includes more than 86 bridges of elevated weather-protected walkways, connecting Calgarians to downtown services and destinations.

The system is now getting an upgrade, according to the city, which includes replacing the signage so it’s easier to navigate.

“We are replacing the signs so that it makes wayfinding easier for Calgarians to better understand where they are going around the network,” says Steve Wyton, the city’s manager of asset planning. “As well to ensure accessibility throughout our network.”

The network began with a single bridge back in 1969 and the current signage was created by a graphic designer decades ago.

New signage will include icons to indicate what’s ahead, like shopping areas and food courts.

The city is also moving forward with a new study, exploring adding public art and other creative initiatives to the network.

Right now, a small exhibit features the work of local photographers in the Plus-15 bridge connecting Suncor Energy to Bow Valley Square. Another exhibit between city hall and the Glenbow Museum regularly showcases work of emerging artists.

Signage in city-owned buildings is expected to be replaced by the end of June, with the rest of the signs in privately-owned buildings shortly after that.

The ongoing work will mean closures for several bridges throughout the system. More information on detours can be found here.