102 Avenue stays fully closed to vehicles downtown all 2026 season

The city reports 93 per cent of its 219 active capital projects are on budget and 81 per cent are on schedule, with nearly 100 in the construction phase. The 2026 construction season budget will likely exceed $1.5 billion, and 65 projects are expected to be complete by December 31.

The Valley Line West line is expected to finish in 2028, followed by testing before it opens.

Sara Nichols, the city's deputy city manager of infrastructure services, said: "We know construction is disruptive, but the work we do is vital to keeping our city safe, accessible and connected." She added: "We have heard your frustrations, and we recognize the impact road closures, traffic detours and noise can have on daily life," and said the city is "listening to community feedback and will continue to adjust our work to lessen these impacts."

Mayor Andrew Knack said the city's infrastructure largely held up through a record-breaking summer of rain. "I'm proud to say the vast majority of city infrastructure withstood the storms and construction continued on projects across Edmonton," he said.

The city is on track to complete 65 projects by year end.