Calgary’s 22 Street S.W. is marked with spray paint serving as a guide for the next slate of construction in Marda Loop, leading to frustration. Those who live and work nearby say the street was already worked on last year.

Starting this week, city crews plan to narrow the curb extension along 22 Street S.W. north of the alley between 33 Avenue and 34 Avenue S.W. to leave a wider berth on the one-way street for emergency vehicles.

“We thought we were past this. We’ve had this same street dug up countless times,” said Ryan Turbide, a partner at Diner Deluxe, mere metres from where work is set to take place.

According to the City of Calgary, vehicles have been spotted parking close to the curb extension, and it has restricted emergency vehicle access to 33 Avenue S.W.

“This work will pro

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