Edmonton has multiple road construction projects underway, which means delays and lane closures for the foreseeable future — and the city wants to help residents navigate the disruption.
The City of Edmonton said in a Friday news release it is providing “relevant and timely information via social media,” detailing new traffic disruptions. They will also make weekly public service announcements and update the Traffic Disruptions Map if and when new traffic disruptions pop up.
For more information or specific project details, visit edmonton.ca and search by project name or contact 311.
The city also wants residents to be aware of the following upcoming traffic disruptions:
Low Level Bridges
From Friday, July 17, at 8 p.m. to Monday, July 20, at 6 a.m., the north and south lanes of the Low Level Bridges will be closed, including portions of Connors Road and Scona Road approaching the bridges.
There will also be lane closures on approaching roads, including portions of 98 Avenue, the Grierson Hill access ramp, and the cloverleaf connections between Grierson Hill and McDougall Hill Road.
The city recommends taking a detour by using the James MacDonald Bridge.
High Level Bridge
The east sidewalk remains closed on the southeast side of the High Level Bridge. The city reopened the east staircase to the River Valley and Kinsmen Park on Friday.
As of July 20, the west sidewalk will be closed to pedestrians and cyclists while EPCOR and the city repair damaged drainage infrastructure and address slope erosion caused by recent rainfall. Pedestrians can use the east sidewalk to the staircase, access the river valley trail system, or cross to the west side using the available stair connections to 109 Street.
Yellowhead Trail between 127 Street and St. Albert Trail
Work crews will repair sections of Yellowhead Trail between St. Albert Trail and 97 Street that were damaged by flooding after the recent rainfalls.
While these repairs are underway, Yellowhead Trail west remains closed between St. Albert Trail and 97 Street until further notice.
Drivers are advised to avoid the area, use alternate routes, allow additional travel time and follow posted signs and directions from emergency personnel.
Valley Line West LRT
On July 20, roadwork will resume at the southwest corner of the Stony Plain Road and 149 Street intersection.
Left turns from Stony Plain Road west will be reduced to one lane and eastbound right turns onto 149 Street will be banned.
Traffic moving south on 149 Street north of Stony Plain Road will be reduced to one lane.
This road work is expected to last two weeks.
Road work will also resume on the southeast corner of the intersection, and right turns onto 149 Street north will be closed.
Vehicle access across Stony Plain Road is scheduled to close at Sylvancroft Lane and 127 Street.
Vehicle access across Stony Plain Road will be maintained at 126 Street and left turns will be replaced with jug-handle turns at 126 Street, 127 Street and 131 Street.
On July 21, access to and from 87 Avenue from the south side of 182 Street will be closed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily and is expected to last one week.
Capital Line South LRT Extension
On July 18, there will be lane closures on both sides of 111 Street on Saddleback Road and 19 Avenue.
This will reduce lanes in both directions while maintaining turning lanes onto 111 Street. This is expected to last one month.
91 Street Roadwork
Starting July 20, there will be one lane closed on 91 Street from 34 Avenue to Whitemud Drive during off-peak hours and overnight for road repairs.
One lane will also be closed on 34 Avenue from 91 Street to 99 Street.
86 Street Rehabilitation
Starting July 20, 86 Street north from 58 Avenue to Coronet Road will be closed for approximately one month for road rehabilitation. Northbound traffic can detour via 58 Avenue to 91 Street.
Some ETS bus routes will be detoured. For more information on routes and schedules, visit the Transit Alerts page.
Please note that construction schedules are subject to change based on several factors, including weather, underground conditions and other project dependencies.
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