Edmonton Roads

• City of Edmonton considering return of controversial calcium chloride

  The City of Edmonton ran a pilot program for two years but stopped using the de-icing agent in 2019, after increased concerns about damage to vehicles, concrete and infrastructure.

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  Aug 21
  
• Monday thunderstorm floods roads, halts traffic and transit across Edmonton

  Three waves of heavy rainfall doused the Edmonton region in quick succession Monday afternoon, flooding roads, downing trees and halting traffic.

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  Jul 27
  
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• Localized flooding on Yellowhead Trail following overnight storm

  Significant traffic delays were felt across the city as several underpasses along the Yellowhead Trail were flooded by an overnight storm.

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  Jul 15
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• Girl, 4, dies in collision after running into traffic in north Edmonton

  A four-year-old was walking through a parking lot with her mom near 66 Street and 170 Avenue, when the girl broke free and ran into traffic on the major road.

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  Jun 15
• South Edmonton rural road used to bypass QEII a rutted, muddy mess: ‘It’s teeth-chattering’

  The stretch of 153 Street/Range Road 253, between 73 Avenue SW and Highway 19, has gone from a quiet country road into a busy — almost undriveable — commuter and commercial route.

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  Jun 3
• Terwillegar Drive expansion construction ramps up at Anthony Henday Drive

  After a brief respite after the years-long Anthony Henday Drive expansion, drivers who travel the southwest corner of Edmonton's ring road should prepare for more major road work.

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  May 25
• Edmonton’s historic High and Low level bridges to be replaced: ‘Run their course’

  The High Level Bridge and Low Level Bridge have exceeded their lifespans and continued rehabilitation will end up costing much more than replacement, the City of Edmonton said.

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  May 19
• Fiery collision between Tesla and Valley Line LRT sends 1 to hospital, shuts down overpass

  Police said the Tesla was headed north on 66 Street and turned on a red light in front of the LRT to go onto the Whitemud, causing the train to hit the car — which caught fire.

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  May 12
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• Edmonton removing all 3 scramble crosswalks along Whyte Avenue

  The City of Edmonton is implementing new transit priority measures and that means doing away with the three scramble crosswalks that have existed for five years on Whyte Avenue.

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  Mar 30
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• ‘Beyond horrific’ crash kills Calgary father, severely injures daughter in Edmonton

  Strathcona County RCMP said two vehicles were stopped on the shoulder of Anthony Henday Drive where the drivers were attempting to fix a flat tire, when a third vehicle hit them.

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  Feb 16