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id: 62564ec1d6
section: transit
first_reported: 2026-11-10 14:45 CST
updated: 2026-11-10 17:50 CST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Stu Hart Memorial Bridge eastbound lanes open on Highway 8

Eastbound lanes opened Tuesday. Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen said the bridge is named for Stu Hart, who founded Stampede Wrestling.

Section: [Transit & Streets](/calgary/section/transit.md) · Entities: [Stu Hart Memorial Bridge](/calgary/wiki/stu-hart-memorial-bridge.md), [Devin Dreeshen](/calgary/wiki/devin-dreeshen.md), [Stampede Wrestling](/calgary/wiki/stampede-wrestling.md)

## Coverage

- [Calgary Herald](https://calgaryherald.com/news/stu-hart-memorial-bridge-opening), 2026-11-10 14:45 CST: Calgary wrestling legend honoured through opening of Stu Hart Memorial Bridge on Highway 8
- [CTV News Calgary](https://www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/article/stu-hart-memorial-bridge-opens-on-highway-8-west-of-calgary/), 2026-11-10 17:50 CST: Stu Hart Memorial Bridge opens on Highway 8 west of Calgary

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