Terwillegar Drive Stage 2 complete as all lanes open on Whitemud Drive. October 23, 2026 After three and a half years of construction, Terwillegar Drive Stage 2 is now complete, with all lanes officially open to traffic on Whitemud Drive. The significant infrastructure upgrade improves mobility, enhances connectivity, increases safety, and supports future growth across southwest Edmonton. Project background. Due to the rapid growth in southwest Edmonton, the Terwillegar Drive and Whitemud Drive area had become a major bottleneck for commuters. Traffic congestion was causing delays, reducing traansit reliability and contributing to increased collision risks. Graham began construction on the Terwillegar Drive Stage 2 project in spring 2023 as part of the broader Terwillegar Drive expansion portfolio, a major initiative designed to reduce congestion, address capacity challenges, improve safety, and boost connections for all road users. Key project components include: * The widening and rehabilitation of roads and bridges between 53 Avenue and 122 Street on Whitemud Drive and from Whitemud Drive to 43 Avenue on Terwillegar Drive * The widening and rehabilitation of the Rainbow Valley traffic bridges to four lanes in each direction * Enhancing the Whitemud Drive and Terwillegar Drive interchange and ramps * A dedicated bus-only lane from 53 Avenue to southbound Terwillegar Drive * Upgraded shared-use pathways between 122 Street and 142 Street * Two new pedestrian and cyclist bridges at Rainbow Valley and 142 Street * The installation of five new retaining walls and a noise wall Traffic management. From the earliest planning stages, maintaining traffic flow was a key priority. Construction took place on one of Edmonton's busiest transportation corridors, with traffic volumes from 80,000 to 100,000 vehicles per day. Through careful staging and coordination, four lanes of traffic remained open on Whitemud Drive throughout construction, with two lanes maintained in each direction during peak hours. This approach minimized disruptions for commuters while crews completed major bridge, roadway and interchange improvements. Pedestrian bridges. In July 2026, two new pedestrian and cyclist bridges opened to the public: one next to Rainbow Valley Bridge and another crossing Whitemud Drive at 142 Street. The openings, combined with upgrades to shared-use pathways between 122 Street and 142 Street, provide safer crossings, improve accessibility and better connect Edmonton's active transportation network. By separating pedestrians and cyclists from high-speed traffic, the new infrastructure creates safer and more convenient connections for residents travelling through Rainbow Valley and surrounding communities. The project completion represents a substantial milestone for Edmonton's transportation network. Graham is proud to have partnered with the City of Edmonton, CIMA+, Associated Engineering, DIALOG and other project stakeholders to deliver reliable infrastructure that improves mobility, enhances safety, strengthens active transportation and supports continued growth in one of the city's fastest-growing areas. Oct 7 2026 Oct 5 2026

CIMA+ opens office in Saint John. 22 October 2026 Consulting.ca CIMA+, a Montreal-headquartered engineering consulting firm, has opened a new office in Saint John. The firm marked the office launch with an event on October 15 that brought together employees, clients, partners, and representatives from the City of Saint John. The office is CIMA+'s first in New Brunswick and its fifth in Atlantic Canada, joining locations in Halifax, Nova Scotia and Clarenville, Labrador City, and St. John's in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Saint John office will consolidate CIMA+'s established presence in the region and position its teams closer to clients and partners. "We have been working alongside clients and partners in Saint John and across New Brunswick for a long time, so this office is about building on relationships and expertise that are already well established here. Having a permanent home in Saint John brings our people together, strengthens our connection to the community and gives our clients even greater access to the breadth of expertise available across CIMA+," said Joel Vienneau, senior project manager, buildings and Saint John office manager at CIMA+. The Quebec firm said the Atlantic region is an important part of its growth strategy and the Saint John office was the natural next step for expansion in the region. "New Brunswick provides access to key markets, including defence, ports, and marine. We see significant opportunities to bring our multidisciplinary expertise to these markets and collaborate with our clients to deliver projects that contribute to the region's sustainable development," said Jeff Hynes, executive director and Atlantic Region leader at CIMA+. CIMA+ was founded in 1990 and has more than 3,700 people across 45+ offices in Canada. The firm provides consulting engineering services in energy and resources, infrastructure, transportation, buildings, project management, operational and digital technologies, and earth and environment.

CIMA+ receives three Awards of Excellence at the 2026 Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards. Oct 16, 2026, 13:01 ET TORONTO, Oct. 16, 2026 /CNW/ - CIMA+, one of Canada's largest private consulting engineering firms, has received three Awards of Excellence at the 2026 Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards (CCE Awards), which recognize projects that demonstrate innovation, technical expertise and meaningful impact on communities across Canada. Presented during the awards gala held on October 15, the distinctions recognize CIMA+'s contributions to three projects: * MILQ: Ecological Diagnosis of Lakes Using Bioindicators * Hertel-New York Underground Transmission Line * Réseau express métropolitain (REM) - North Shore Segment Together, these projects reflect the breadth of CIMA+'s expertise and its ability to bring innovative approaches to complex challenges in environmental science, energy infrastructure and public transit. MILQ: Ecological Diagnosis of Lakes Using Bioindicators Developed by CIMA+ in collaboration with Université Laval in Quebec, the MILQ method uses diatoms, a form of microscopic algae, as bioindicators to assess the ecological health of lakes and reconstruct their evolution over time. Applied to Saint-Mathieu Lake and Little Saint-Mathieu Lake, the method provided a clearer understanding of the causes behind recurring water-quality issues. The analysis showed that the deterioration of Little Saint-Mathieu Lake was primarily linked to phosphorus accumulated in its sediments over time, rather than inputs from the larger lake. By bringing an approach traditionally associated with scientific research into engineering practice, MILQ provides decision-makers with a more precise understanding of lake eutrophication. This helps target restoration efforts, avoid unnecessary interventions and establish scientifically supported objectives for improving water quality. Hertel-New York Underground Transmission Line The 400-kV Hertel-New York underground transmission line is a major infrastructure project supporting North America's energy transition. This 603 km interconnection will deliver up to 1,250 MW of Quebec hydropower to New York City, equivalent to approximately 25% of the city's electricity needs. The project stands out for its fully underground and underwater design-a first in North America-which required the development of custom solutions for the installation, connection and monitoring of very-high-capacity cables. By replacing a portion of fossil-fuel-based electricity generation in New York with hydropower, the project is expected to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately four million tonnes of CO[2] annually. Réseau express métropolitain (REM) - North Shore Segment Commissioned in November 2025, the Deux-Montagnes branch, which terminates in the municipality of Deux-Montagnes, Quebec, added 14 stations to the REM network in a highly complex environment, requiring integration with an already operational system and coordination across a broad ecosystem of stakeholders. Together with its partners, the CIMA+|Hatch joint venture implemented an adapted governance framework, rigorous information management practices and mechanisms to transfer lessons learned from the delivery of the South Shore segment. More than 420 stakeholder workshops and 250 weekly technical meetings helped structure decision-making and support the delivery and commissioning of this major public transit project. About CIMA+ CIMA+ provides complete consulting engineering services in the areas of Energy and Resources, Infrastructure, Defence, Transportation, Buildings, Project Management, Operational and Digital Technologies (including Telecommunication Systems), and Earth and Environment. The search for excellence has been part of our DNA since our founding in 1990, and our teams draw on decades of experience acquired across Canada to deliver quality projects that meet our clients' expectations. This commitment to excellence and quality has allowed CIMA+ to rank among the largest private consulting engineering firms in the country. Today, with over 45 offices across Canada, CIMA+ employs more than 3,700 people, most of whom share ownership in the company. Our multidisciplinary team is driven by a shared passion to deliver sustainable solutions that make our world a better place. From our Board of Directors to the communities we serve, our commitment to people is evident in our drive to innovate, in the projects we carry out and in every action we take. SOURCE CIMA+