Dawson Bridge

The Dawson Bridge is being rehabilitated, with construction expected to be completed in summer 2026.

Project Update - May 2026

Work continues on the Dawson Bridge Rehabilitation project, with construction anticipated to be complete by the end of summer 2026. Pedestrian sidewalk access will be closed on one side of the bridge for the duration of the project to accommodate construction activities. Pedestrian access will be maintained on the opposite side of the bridge.

Temporary single-lane closures will be required on the Dawson Bridge for approximately two weeks starting June 1 (subject to change). Traffic control measures will be in place to manage traffic.

Full bridge closures are scheduled for overnight on the following dates (subject to change): 

  • May 29, 8pm to May 30, 7am
  • June 12, 8pm to June 13, 7am

Dawson Bridge will be completely closed to all traffic to safely accommodate bridge barrier replacement from: 

  • June 19, 7pm to June 22, 5am
  • June 26, 7pm to June 29, 5am

During this time, please use alternative routes.

About the Project 

The Dawson Bridge is a riveted steel through-truss bridge constructed in 1912. The bridge carries vehicles, pedestrians, transit and cyclists across the North Saskatchewan River between the Riverdale and Forest Heights neighbourhoods and is listed on Edmonton’s Inventory of Historic Resources. 

The current rehabilitation project addresses priority repairs identified through bridge condition assessments and will help extend the bridge’s operational life in the near term. 

As part of the City’s long-term bridge renewal program, additional planning and technical analysis will be undertaken in future budget cycles to determine a long-term lifecycle strategy for the bridge. 

Future planning will consider transportation needs, bridge condition, operational requirements and the bridge’s historical significance.