The east sidewalk on the High Level Bridge, from the north end to the southeast staircase, reopened on July 17. The sidewalk from the southeast staircase to Saskatchewan Drive will remain closed until further notice.
Starting at noon on July 20, the northwest sidewalk on the High Level Bridge and the west bridge approach from 97 Avenue will be closed for approximately three days, weather permitting.
This closure is required to safely complete slope erosion and drainage repairs. People walking, rolling and cycling should use alternate river crossings while this work is underway. Updates will be provided as work progresses.
We apologize for this disruption.
The High Level Bridge will undergo targeted rehabilitation, maintenance and monitoring to ensure the bridge continues to operate safely while long-term planning for its eventual replacement advances. This work will focus on maintaining safe operations, extending the bridge’s service life and improving safety and accessibility where possible.
About the Project
The High Level Bridge was constructed by the Canadian Pacific Railway between 1910 and 1913. The railway company transferred ownership of the structure to the City of Edmonton in 1994.
Today, the bridge accommodates approximately 24,000 to 27,000 southbound vehicles daily, as well as pedestrians, cyclists and the High Level Bridge Streetcar. The bridge is a designated Municipal Historic Resource.
Over its more than 100 years of service, the bridge has undergone multiple repairs, maintenance activities, and structural modifications. As planning and design for a larger rehabilitation program advanced, detailed technical investigations determined that the bridge requires significantly more extensive rehabilitation work than originally anticipated.
The City is now advancing a phased approach that includes targeted rehabilitation, proactive maintenance and enhanced monitoring to ensure the bridge remains safe and operational while long-term planning for an eventual replacement bridge progresses.
Future planning will consider opportunities to honour the historical significance of the bridge while supporting the City’s long-term transportation, accessibility and growth needs.
Information will be shared on the minor rehabilitation as work progresses, with construction anticipated to begin in 2028.
