Edmonton Roads

• High Level Bridge closing in 2027 for urgent repairs after summer of storms

  The one-way southbound bridge, which sees 24,000 to 27,000 vehicles per day, will be fully closed to traffic during next year's construction season, from spring to late fall.

  Traffic

  Oct 30
  
• ‘E-dirt bikes are not toys’: E.R. doc fears more injuries after 2 kids hit in Edmonton

  Edmonton police said two boys, aged 11 and 12, on an e-dirt bike allegedly cut off a car turning onto Terwillegar Drive, triggering a crash that left them with serious injuries.

  Health

  Sep 11
  
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• Edmonton looking to improve snow and ice clearing policy

  Among the improvements being proposed in Edmonton's snow and ice clearing policy is moving residential blading to a monthly basis, if needed.

  Weather

  Aug 31
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• 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.

  Traffic

  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.

  Weather

  Jul 27
• 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.

  Canada

  Jul 15
• 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.

  Traffic

  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
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• 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
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• 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