Sunjeev PrasadNews Reporter
The long awaited ring road will likely have to be further postponed after the Tsuu T’ina nation threatened legal action arguing that their aboriginal rights have been violated. The city currently intends to proceed with construction since the road does not actually intersect with the tribe’s land. Following a variety of meetings with Tsuu T’ina band members, Mayor Dave Bronconnier has taken into account their concerns but states: "No one should be surprised--least of which the Tsuu T'ina Nation--that we would move forward to build this interchange." (http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/Tsuu+threatens+Calgary+over+road+access/2144896/story.html) The development of the ring road is expected to provide a great deal of relief for southwest Calgary commuters and further delays will only exacerbate any and all traffic concerns. Plan B for the potential ring road is expected to cost the city over $40 million in addition to a $250,000 traffic circle that has already been developed as a temporary solution.
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