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Downtown Edmonton Blog

Our #yegdt blog posts give you the inside scoop on Downtown. Check them out!

Go Downtown news

Read the current issue of our Go Downtown newsletter, or look through our archives.

For the latest news, you can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for news on construction, events and traffic changes. 

Join ArtTourYEG

The City of Edmonton has added a second tour to ArtTourYEG, which offers free, self-guided art walks through Downtown. Discover Edmonton's tributes to over-the-top celebrities, whimsical cement poetry and our obsession with steel sculpture.

City construction and project updates

Find out the latest news on the City of Edmonton infrastructure projects underway.

2016 Traffic Impacts

2016 Downtown Construction Overview

 

Construction project schedules frequently change so timing is approximate. This list does not include impacts from private developments.

Check the Current Traffic Disruptions Map for up-to-date information on road, sidewalk and bike lane closures.

Currently scheduled:

  • 104 Ave, 101-103 St: lane reductions and off-peak nighttime closures for Rogers Place work (now through fall 2016)
  • 103 Ave, 102-103 St: lane reductions for Ice District work (ongoing throughout 2016)
  • 96 St, Jasper Ave to 103A Ave: Totally closed to north/south traffic. East/west traffic allowed through 102 Ave and 102A Ave (now through summer 2016)
  • 101 St, 101A-102 Ave: lane reductions for Kelly Ramsey work (now through summer/fall 2016)
  • 105 St, 104-105 Ave: northbound lane closed for City drainage upgrades (now through 2016)
  • Hotel MacDonald stairs: closed during construction of River Valley Mechanized Access (now through fall 2017)

Coming roadway changes:

  • 102 Ave, 96 – 103 St: upcoming Valley Line LRT construction (schedule/impacts TBD)
  • Jasper Avenue, 95 St: upcoming Valley Line LRT construction (scheduling/impacts TBD)
  • Louise McKinney - upcoming Valley Line LRT construction (scheduling/impacts TBD)
  • 105 St/102 Ave: upcoming Alex Decoteau Park construction (scheduling/impacts TBD)

Construction and Traffic Maps

Current Traffic Disruptions Map – Before you leave, check your route for potential delays. 

Edmonton Maps – links you to various maps, including ETS routes, downtown pedway maps, neighbourhood amenities and information on building permits/zoning/plan areas.

Road Planning and Design – contains detailed information on the major road projects throughout the city, including ones currently under construction, plus projects in the conceptual and design phases.

 

Alerts

Roadway Alerts – receive alerts on parking bans, snow maintenance and street cleaning
Road and Traffic Updates – sign up for alerts for road and traffic changes

For More Information

Road Construction

Email roadconstruction@edmonton.ca