2025 End-of-Season LRT Construction Update

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LRT expansion plays a critical role in enhancing mobility and access for Edmontonians and will transform the way people live, work and play in the city for decades to come.

The following update is prepared twice per year to help City Council and Edmontonians stay informed on the progress being made to advance LRT expansion and renewal across our city. It provides an overview of the current stage of each major LRT project, work completed in 2025, anticipated timelines for construction and current/upcoming work Edmontonians will see and experience over the coming months.

Anticipated Project Timelines

Valley Line West - Downtown to Lewis Farms

Budget

$2.6 billion

Completed work (July to December 2025):

Valley Line West is a 14-kilometre LRT extension from downtown to Lewis Farms, and is the second stage of the Valley Line. This extension will include 14 stops and two stations. In 2025, Marigold Infrastructure Partners (MIP), the contractor designing and building Valley Line West, focused on an accelerated roadwork plan. The goal of the three-phased plan was to complete the majority of roadwork in 2025, and get many of the roads into their final permanent traffic configuration.

Notable work completed on the project this season includes:

Accelerated roadwork at 104 Avenue between 105 and 121 Street
Accelerated roadwork at Stony Plain Road and 124 Street
Accelerated roadwork at Stony Plain Road at 156 Street
Accelerated roadwork at 87 Avenue at Meadowlark Road
Accelerated roadwork at Stony Plain Road at 142 Street
Accelerated roadwork at 95 Avenue at 156 Street
Accelerated roadwork at Stony Plain Road at 149 Street
Completion of the elevated guideway structure along 87 Avenue near West Edmonton Mall and the Misericordia Hospital
Dismantling the gantry crane used to help build the elevated guideway
Structural components of the Anthony Henday Drive LRT bridge are complete
Continuing work on rail installation on Anthony Henday Drive LRT bridge
Continuing work on sidewalks and streetscaping along 107 Street
Temporarily relocated the 102 Avenue bike lanes to 103 Avenue between 103 Street and Railtown Park Trail (110 Street)
Beginning drainage work on 102 Avenue between 102 Street and 107 Street
Roadwork completed on 156 Street between 100 Avenue and Meadowlark Mall, and road is in its final configuration

Timelapse video showing accelerated roadwork at Stony Plain Road at 124 Street.

Hyundai Rotem Company (HRC) is supplying 46 low-floor light rail vehicles (LRVs) for the Valley Line, which will be compatible along the entire Valley Line alignment. The first LRV arrived in Edmonton in summer 2025, following months of testing in South Korea. The LRV was successfully powered and underwent a water-tightness and functional test in August. The remainder of the fleet is in various stages of assembly and testing.

Stakeholder Relations/Public Updates

The City and MIP connect regularly with community members and businesses affected by LRT construction. Outreach occurs year-round and includes business outreach, regular meetings and presentations to community leagues and other interested groups.

Stay up to date with LRT news from the City of Edmonton and construction updates from Marigold Infrastructure Partners. For more information, visit the Valley Line West project website.

Current/upcoming work

Work currently underway or expected in 2026 includes:

Continuing drainage, road and track work on 102 Avenue between 102 Street and 107 Street
Continuing work on the Gerry Wright Operations and Maintenance Facility, and Lewis Farms Storage Facility
Continuing work on the LRT stops, and West Edmonton Mall and Misericordia stations
Roadwork along 87 Avenue between 159 Street and Anthony Henday Drive
Continuing work along Stony Plain Road between 131 Street and 139 Street
Continuing trackwork along Stony Plain Road between 124 Street and 129 Street
Continuing work in the middle of 156 Street with intermittent east/west access closures
Continuing track slab construction and laying track along the alignment

Valley Line West construction is anticipated to be complete in 2028, followed by an extensive testing and commissioning phase to ensure safety and reliability before the full integrated Valley Line opens for service. The duration of the testing and commissioning phase is unknown at this time.

Lewis Farms Storage Facility

Exterior cladding is complete on the storage facility at Lewis Farms. Other work at the facility continues, including apron slab construction, mechanical and electrical installs, interior walls and elevator installation. Sidewalk, trackwork and solar panel installation also continues.

Gerry Wright Operations and Maintenance Facility

Expansion of the Gerry Wright Operations and Maintenance Facility on 75 Street is ongoing. Work includes trackwork, rail installation and alignment, and interior and exterior building construction. Interior work includes painting, mechanical and electrical work.

Work along Stony Plain Road

Major roadwork was completed in many areas along Stony Plain Road in 2025. The following intersections are now in their final permanent traffic configuration:

Stony Plain Road and 149 Street
Stony Plain Road and 142 Street
Stony Plain Road and 139 Street
Stony Plain Road and 134 Street
Stony Plain Road and 132 Street
Stony Plain Road and 124 Street

Accelerated roadwork complete on Stony Plain Road at 124 Street
Accelerated roadwork complete along 104 Avenue
Accelerated roadwork complete on 87 Avenue at Meadowlark Road
Future Utility Complex on 105 Avenue between 124 and 135 Streets
Stony Plain Road bridge over Groat Road
Gerry Wright Operations and Maintenance Facility-B
Inside Lewis Farms Storage Facility
Grovenor 142 Street Stop
Elevated Guideway structure complete along 87 Avenue
Elevated Guideway structure complete along 87 Avenue near West Edmonton Mall
Work along 87 Avenue near 182 Street
First LRV arrives in Edmonton from South Korea

Metro Line Northwest (Phase 1) - NAIT to Blatchford

Budget

$291 million

Completed work (July to December 2025):

Metro Line Northwest from NAIT to Blatchford is a critical mass transit connection into the city’s downtown core. The 1.6-kilometre extension is a high-floor system with “urban” LRT design features for a more seamless integration with the developing Blatchford community.

Phase 1 of the extension opened on January 20, 2024, with service to the NAIT/Blatchford Market Station (replacing the former temporary NAIT Station). Further north, Blatchford Gate Station will open when the criteria for the City’s Transit Service Standards (Policy C539A) is met. The new stations have longer platforms which increase capacity from three-car trains up to five-car trains, helping with future ridership demand.

In 2025, public art was installed at the site of the former temporary NAIT Station, adjacent to the new accent walls, natural vegetation and shared-use path that were added in 2024 to revitalize the area. Bruno Canadien, a member of the Deh Gáh Got’ı ́é Dene First Nation, was selected by the Edmonton Arts Council to contribute public art to the area as part of the Metro Phase 1 LRT project. Bruno is a multidisciplinary visual artist who incorporates Indigenous presence, kinship and relationality in the contemporary context and has been featured in many local and national exhibits.

In spring 2026, an event will be held with funding partners and many other key interested parties to celebrate the opening of Phase 1 and the newly-installed artwork.

Current/upcoming work (Phase 2):

With Phase 1 complete, it sets the stage for the future phases of the Metro Line Northwest.

As part of the 2023-2026 Capital Budget, $20 million has been approved to acquire land to accommodate future construction of Phase 2, a 4.2-kilometre extension from Blatchford to Castle Downs. In 2025, members of the City’s real estate team continue to connect with affected property owners, and are working with them towards voluntary property acquisition. Phase 2 construction funding has not been secured, so there is no firm timeline for this project at this time.

For more information, visit Metro Line Northwest.

NAIT/Blatchford Market Station (with solar panels)
Blatchford Gate Station (with solar panels)
Newly-installed artwork by Bruno Canadien at the former NAIT Station
Aerial of the former temporary NAIT Station (East Facing)
Aerial of the former temporary NAIT Station (West Facing)
Shared-use path leading to the NAIT/Blatchford Market Station

Capital Line South (Phase 1) - Century Park to Ellerslie Road

Budget

$1.39 billion

Completed work (July to December 2025):

Capital Line South (Phase 1) is a 4.5-kilometre high-floor LRT extension from Century Park Station to north of Ellerslie Road. It will help serve the growing population of south and southwest Edmonton. In 2024, Capital Line Design-Build Ltd., a member of the Ledcor Group of Companies, with AECOM as their design partner, was awarded the Design-Build contract for Phase 1. Ledcor began major construction in 2025. Major construction is anticipated to take 4-5 years to complete, followed by testing and commissioning.

In 2025, notable work has included:

Completed piling for south portion of LRT underpass at 23 Avenue (approximately 930 piles installed)
Tree and berm removal on west side of 111 Street between Century Park station and 19 Avenue
Completed piling for Blackmud Creek LRT bridge
Site preparation work for Twin Brooks Utility Complex
Completed new northbound 111 Street roadway between 12 Avenue and 9 Avenue
Piling and piers construction for Anthony Henday Drive LRT bridge
Completed foundation for Llew Lawrence Operations and Maintenance Facility
Site preparation work for Heritage Valley North station

To stay informed on the project, we encourage residents/businesses to subscribe to the City’s ongoing construction notices by visiting Capital Line South.

Current/upcoming work:

Major construction continues along 111 Street at 23 Avenue, Blackmud Creek, between 12 Avenue and 9 Avenue and near Anthony Henday Drive. Notable ongoing/upcoming work includes:

Ongoing excavation of LRT underpass at 23 Avenue; ongoing major lane shift and concrete pours
Ongoing roadwork on west side of 111 Street between 12 Avenue and 9 Avenue
Upcoming piling in 2026 for north portion of LRT underpass (north of 23 Avenue); including major lane shift at the intersection in Fall 2026
Upcoming girder installation for Blackmud Creek LRT bridge
Upcoming piling for Twin Brooks station
Upcoming structural steel installation for Llew Lawrence Operations and Maintenance Facility
Upcoming groundworks for Heritage Valley North station

2025 Construction Progress (drone video)

In 2025, Ledcor began major construction at various worksites along 111 Street. Check out this drone video that shows 2025 construction progress and future renderings of the project.

23 Avenue LRT underpass and major lane shift at intersection
23 Avenue LRT underpass base (looking north)
Prep work for Blackmud Creek LRT Bridge (left) and Twin Brooks Utility Complex (right)
Blackmud Creek LRT Bridge south embankment - piling rigs onsite
Twin Brooks Utility Complex north of 12 Avenue
Crews paving the new permanent 111 Street roadway north of 9 Avenue (looking south)
Prep work for the Anthony Henday Drive LRT bridge
Footprint and initial prep work of the Llew Lawrence Operations and Maintenance Facility
Prep for the Heritage Valley North LRT Station and Utility Complex

LRT Renewal Program

Each year, the LRT Renewal Program focuses on replacing aging infrastructure to keep the existing transit service operating safely and smoothly. This work can vary from smaller projects, like replacing deteriorating concrete and platform warning tiles, to major projects like station redevelopments. This is what we call our “TLC for LRT” work.

Timelapse of track rehabilitation at University Avenue and 114 Street

At-Grade Crossing Rehabilitation

In 2025, crews performed at-grade crossing track rehabilitation to address aging infrastructure and improve the longevity of Edmonton’s LRT system. Over time, LRT tracks can experience wear and tear due to the frequency of vehicle traffic. Rehabilitation work was successfully completed at the 111 Avenue and 106 Street intersection during the Victoria Day long weekend, and at the University Avenue and 114 Street intersection during the Canada Day long weekend. Each of the intersections were closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic during these long weekends to mitigate long-term construction impacts to the public.

In 2026, major track rehabilitation is planned at the 51 Avenue and 111 Street intersection, and at the 115 Avenue and 80 Street intersection. Timeframes will be announced once confirmed.

103A Avenue and 99 Street Pedway

In March 2024, construction began on the 99 Street underground pedway from Churchill LRT Station to the Station Lands development north of 104 Avenue. The new underground pedway will help grow the existing pedway system to the north and provide access to key destinations in the city’s downtown core, including the new Station Lands development, and 103A Avenue/104 Avenue via a new street-level pop-up access (between CN Tower and the Royal Alberta Museum).

In fall 2025, a major milestone was reached when all piles were completed for the project. Work is underway in all phases of the project, and construction is anticipated to be complete in 2026. Access to the City Hall parkade remains via 102A Avenue only.

Central LRT Station beam rehabilitation

Beam rehabilitation in Central LRT Station is ongoing and is anticipated to be complete in early/mid-2026. Once this work is completed, the final escalator can be opened for public use.

Chinatown Gate

The new Chinatown Gate will be built on 97 Street between Jasper Avenue and 101A Avenue, where foundations and landscaping have already been installed. The final design of the new gate is now complete. The City continues to collaborate with Edmonton’s Chinese Benevolent Association (CBA), the City of Harbin and other interested parties on the project. Construction is anticipated to start in 2026. Target construction completion is 2027.

Central LRT Station escalator upgrades
Excavation underway for south portion of pedway along 99 Street
Rebar cages in place along the north and south walls of the future pop-up located in the bus loop
LRT track rehabilitation at the 111 Avenue and 106 Street intersection
LRT track rehabilitation at the 111 Avenue and 106 Street intersection
LRT track rehabilitation at the University Avenue and 114 Street intersection
LRT track rehabilitation at the University Avenue and 114 Street intersection
Rendering of Chinatown Gate (view from Jasper Ave looking north)
Rendering of Chinatown Gate (view from 101A Ave looking south)

Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) Procurement

The LRT expansion projects approved by City Council will require significant growth in the Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) fleet in the coming years. The City is procuring new high-floor LRVs to replace the 37 vehicles that have been in service for more than 45 years, as well as to provide necessary capacity for the Metro Line and Capital Line expansion projects. The City anticipates awarding the contract in early 2026, with new LRVs arriving in 2029/2030.

Expansion Projects

LRV procurement for LRT expansion projects is summarized below:

Valley Line Southeast

This project included the addition of 26 new Bombardier Flexity low-floor LRVs, which were supplied through the Valley Line Southeast P3 Project Agreement with TransEd Partners.

Valley Line West

Hyundai Rotem Company is supplying 46 new low-floor LRVs for the project. The first Valley Line West LRV arrived in Edmonton in summer 2025, following months of testing in South Korea. The LRV was successfully powered, and underwent a water tightness and functional test in August. As of September 2025, HRC had assembled 13 LRVs for the Valley Line West LRT project. These LRVs will be compatible with, and will be incorporated into, the entire Valley Line fleet.

Capital Line South (Phase 1) / Metro Line Northwest (Phase 1)

The City will be procuring high-floor LRVs for Metro Line Northwest (Phase 1) and Capital Line South (Phase 1). The City anticipates awarding the contract in early 2026.

Light Rail Vehicle (low floor) - rendering #1

Light Rail Vehicle (low floor) - rendering #2

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2025 End-of-Season LRT Construction Update

Valley Line West - Downtown to Lewis Farms

Budget

Completed work (July to December 2025):

Stakeholder Relations/Public Updates

Current/upcoming work

Metro Line Northwest (Phase 1) - NAIT to Blatchford

Budget

Completed work (July to December 2025):

Current/upcoming work (Phase 2):

Capital Line South (Phase 1) - Century Park to Ellerslie Road

Budget

Completed work (July to December 2025):

Current/upcoming work:

LRT Renewal Program

Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) Procurement

Expansion Projects