City of Edmonton
City of Edmonton
10/30/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/30/2026 14:44
CORRECTION: High Level Bridge requires urgent work in 2027
October 30, 2026
Due to severe storms in summer 2026, the City must complete urgent repairs around the High Level Bridge in 2027. To minimize disruptions, the City will also complete the High Level's planned rehabilitation in 2027, one year earlier than planned.
"We recognize that Edmontonians rely on our major bridges," said Sara Nichols, Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services. "By combining the urgent repairs with the planned rehabilitation of the High Level Bridge, we will reduce the total duration and number of closures overall."
Landslides and erosion affected the river valley slopes next to the bridge. Completing both projects at the same time will allow the work to be completed in one season instead of two.
The High Level Bridge will undergo rehabilitation, improving accessibility where possible, and ensuring the bridge continues to operate safely while long-term planning for its eventual replacement advances.
Work will include repairs to bridge components such as bearings, substructure components on land, the deck surface and structural drainage. A column in the middle of the west sidewalk will also be removed to improve safety and the experience for people walking and cycling.
The bridge will be fully closed to traffic during construction. Pedestrian access will be maintained when possible, with detours, alternative routes and access changes shared in advance.
To accommodate the updated timeline and reduce pressure on the transportation network, rehabilitation of the northbound Low Level Bridge lanes has been moved from 2027 to 2028.
"We recognize that Edmontonians rely on our major bridges," said Sara Nichols, Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services. "By combining the urgent repairs with the planned rehabilitation of the High Level Bridge, we will reduce the total duration and number of closures overall."
Landslides and erosion affected the river valley slopes next to the bridge. Completing both projects at the same time will allow the work to be completed in one season instead of two.
The High Level Bridge will undergo rehabilitation, improving accessibility where possible, and ensuring the bridge continues to operate safely while long-term planning for its eventual replacement advances.
Work will include repairs to bridge components such as bearings, substructure components on land, the deck surface and structural drainage. A column in the middle of the west sidewalk will also be removed to improve safety and the experience for people walking and cycling.
The bridge will be fully closed to traffic during construction. Pedestrian access will be maintained when possible, with detours, alternative routes and access changes shared in advance.
To accommodate the updated timeline and reduce pressure on the transportation network, rehabilitation of the northbound Low Level Bridge lanes has been moved from 2027 to 2028.
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