High Level Bridge

• High Level Bridge sidewalk closed after heavy rain erodes riverbank slope

  Recent heavy rainfall has caused riverbank instability at the southeast side of the High Level Bridge, where the slope next to the east sidewalk wooden guardrail has failed.

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  Jun 25
  
• Edmonton city councillors discuss ways to save High Level Bridge

  Councillors asked staff if any changes could be made to keep the High Level. Administration says even if no one used the bridge, it would cost millions just to keep it standing.

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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
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• Alberta looks to protect bridges like the High Level from semi collisions

  Five times this year, large trucks heading onto the double-decker High Level Bridge have hit the structure often resulting in traffic snarls.

  Politics

  Dec 24, 2025
• Edmonton mulls Walterdale Bridge 2-way traffic flow changes amid upcoming construction

  The City of Edmonton is considering converting some lanes on the Walterdale Bridge to allow southbound traffic in light of bridge closures expected elsewhere in the river valley.

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  Jul 23, 2024
• ‘Exercise extreme caution’: Lethbridge officials issue summer water safety reminder

  As community members take to the water in their swim trunks, on floats or other devices, Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services is advising the importance of safety.

  Environment

  Jun 8, 2023
• High Level Bridge traffic will be affected Friday for Remembrance Day salute

  Edmonton's High Level Bridge will be more difficult to access between 10:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 11.

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  Nov 9, 2022
• City of Edmonton staff proposes modest $7.75B capital budget for 2023-2026

  'Like all Edmontonians, the city is dealing with economic uncertainty and inflation, and this capital proposal responds to these challenges.'

  Money

  Oct 20, 2022
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• Police seek witnesses after alleged street race leads to crash on Edmonton’s High Level Bridge

  Police believe street racing may have led to a vehicle collision on Edmonton's High Level Bridge on Tuesday night that sent three people to hospital.

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  Oct 19, 2022
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• High Level Bridge rehabilitation options range from the bare minimum to total replacement

  One of Edmonton's most iconic and historic structures, the last major rehabilitation of the High Level Bridge took place in 1995.

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  Apr 1, 2022