17 Street bridges over Yellowhead Trail close for two-year rebuild starting Oct. 22
The city will demolish and replace both bridge structures. Work is expected to wrap up in late 2028 after the bridges reached the end of their service life.
The day's top stories, food & events — every morning at 7. Unsubscribe anytime.
The 17 Street bridges over Yellowhead Trail close to all traffic starting October 22 for demolition and replacement, marking a major construction project that will last until late 2028.
The City of Edmonton says the bridges have reached the end of their service life. The project will improve safety, meet current City standards, and increase load-carrying capacity.
Work begins with demolition of the structure over Yellowhead Trail eastbound. Foundation and substructure work will follow. In 2027, the eastband bridge will be constructed. The westbound structure will then be demolished, with foundation and substructure work to follow.
The project will be complete in 2028 with construction of the superstructure of the westbound Yellowhead Trail bridge, final aspects on both bridges, and removal of temporary cross-overs. Normal Yellowhead Trail operations will resume at that time.
The facts
When do the 17 Street bridges over Yellowhead Trail close?
The bridges close to all traffic starting Thursday, October 22, 2026.
How long will the 17 Street bridge project take?
The demolition and replacement project will last until late 2028, spanning approximately two years.
Why are the 17 Street bridges being rebuilt?
The bridges have reached the end of their service life. The project will improve safety, meet current City standards, and increase load-carrying capacity.
