17 construction projects to watch out for around Edmonton this fall

From massive tower developments to major roadwork and park upgrades, it’s not hard to miss the busy construction season in Edmonton.

We may be in the final few weeks of summer, but that doesn’t mean Edmonton’s seemingly endless parade of construction projects is coming to an end.

Whether it’s blocking your route home or you just like the look of shiny new things, here are 17 construction projects to watch out for in Edmonton this autumn:

Cleaning up after Edmonton’s record-breaking rainfall

If there’s one word to describe the summer Edmonton experienced in 2026, it would be wet.

Record-breaking rainfall has led to a number of trail and pathway closures across the city as crews deal with slope erosion, damaged pathways and other impacts from all that rain.

Be sure to check the City of Edmonton’s map of trail closures and cautions before heading out, as remediation work gets underway.

Downtown gets a glow-up

This autumn is shaping up to be an especially busy one for downtown Edmonton, with new towers, major office redevelopments, and long-awaited projects finally moving ahead.

Warehouse Block

An empty downtown Edmonton parking lot could soon be transformed into nearly 200 rental homes with a new residential development planned for the area. Warehouse Block, proposed by Autograph Group, would be built on the southeast corner of 106th Street and 102nd Avenue, directly across from O-day’min Park.

The seven-storey development is planned to include 198 rental apartments, ground-floor retail space, rooftop amenities, and architectural design inspired by the warehouse buildings that once occupied the area.

Construction on The Warehouse Block is expected to begin later this year.

Falcon Two tower

The most visible change will be a new addition to the skyline, Falcon Two. A major development permit was issued by the City of Edmonton on July 20, and we hope to see shovels in the ground soon. The second tower in the Falcon development at 104th Street and 100th Avenue will bring 255 new housing units to the downtown core, 67 of which will be reserved for students for at least 10 years. Developed by Langham Developments, also behind the Fox Towers further north, it has a current completion date of 2027.

Elsewhere in the core, major office towers are getting some significant upgrades.

ATB Place

Located at 10020 100th St. NW, ATB Place is undergoing significant construction focused on making the space more accessible, energy efficient, and comfortable for tenants and visitors to downtown Edmonton.

The redevelopment will include updated lobbies and public spaces, a modern conference and meeting centre, expanded food and seating options, a fitness and wellness facility, improved bike amenities, and a redesigned main entrance intended to better connect the complex with Jasper Avenue and MacDonald Drive. Construction is expected to take place in phases from late 2025 through 2027 to help minimize disruption.

Massey Ferguson Building

A historic building in downtown Edmonton will soon see new life. Work is underway to transform the Massey Ferguson Building into a privately operated student housing development. According to a formal submission package, the proposal would bring additional residential density to the core while repurposing one of the area’s older buildings.

On March 14, a permit was issued for the partial demolition, excavation and site remediation work. On April 16, a major development permit was approved by the City of Edmonton for four residential buildings with a total of 696 units and a shared underground parkade. The project will also incorporate the historic Massey Ferguson facades within the south building.

New downtown event park

While we’re unlikely to see shovels in the ground this year, Edmonton’s long-planned events district also took a major step forward earlier this year, with OEG Sports & Entertainment and the City of Edmonton announcing the lead design team for the future event park.

The proposed park would replace the current Fan Park space in Ice District across from Rogers Place and is envisioned as an indoor-outdoor venue capable of hosting concerts, festivals, cultural events and sporting gatherings year-round.

A new ultra-luxury condo tower

Ground broke earlier this summer on an ultra-luxury condo development with sweeping views of Edmonton’s river valley. Construction is underway on The Clifton, an 18-unit condo project being developed by Autograph near the city’s Old Glenora neighbourhood.

The development will include residences ranging from 1,730 to 4,500 square feet, with prices ranging from about $2.73 million to $9.46 million. Located at 10143 Clifton Pl., the site overlooks the North Saskatchewan River valley between Old Glenora and High Street.

Construction of The Clifton is underway, with completion anticipated in 2028.

West Valley LRT work continues

Getting around downtown will continue to be complicated in 2026 as major construction work ramps up on the Valley Line West LRT project.

102nd Avenue

Since mid-March, 102nd Avenue between 107th Street and 102nd Street has been closed to vehicle traffic and will remain that way until the end of the year. The five-block closure is tied to the construction of the Alex Decoteau Stop, with crews set to complete underground utility work, remove sidewalks and roadways, install permanent streetlights and traffic signals, build curbs and paving, and lay track slab and rail.

There have also been some changes to how drivers can get around the closure. Since July 15, north-south traffic across 102nd Avenue has been redirected from 105th Street to 104th Street.

Another change, coming Aug. 19, is at the intersection of 107th Street and 102nd Avenue. The intersection is expected to close to vehicles, and 106th Street at 102nd Avenue will reopen to north and southbound traffic.

Roadwork near West Edmonton Mall

Across west Edmonton, major construction work will continue along 87th Avenue throughout 2026, bringing lane reductions and traffic impacts between 159 Street and Anthony Henday Drive.

Work began in late April at 178th Street and 87th Avenue, followed by 170th Street and 87th Avenue in early May. As construction continues, 87th Avenue will be reduced to one lane in each direction between 161st Street and Anthony Henday Drive through the end of 2026.

Work will happen in stages, meaning traffic patterns will continue to change throughout the year. Pedestrian access will also be maintained, though detours are expected as construction moves through different phases.

According to the City, 2026 is expected to be the final year of major roadway construction for the Valley Line West LRT project, though shorter-term lane closures and restrictions could continue afterward to wrap up smaller pieces of work.

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Even more road construction

Jasper Avenue

If your commute takes you through the west end of Jasper Avenue, you can continue to expect delays and reduced traffic lanes as work resumes on the Imagine Jasper Project.

Construction resumed in mid-April along Jasper Avenue between 117th Street and 121st Street as part of Stage 2 of the project’s second phase. Throughout construction, traffic will be reduced to a single lane in each direction while crews work first on the north side of the avenue before shifting to the south side later in the season.

According to the City of Edmonton, work in the area is expected to continue through late 2026, though Jasper Avenue will temporarily reopen to full traffic capacity during the winter months between construction seasons.

Terwillegar Drive

The largest phase of the Terwillegar Drive expansion project is also taking shape this autumn.

Construction is now underway for Stage 3 of the project, which includes building a new bridge for northbound Terwillegar Drive over Anthony Henday Drive, repurposing the existing bridge for southbound traffic.

Two new loop ramps will also be added, connecting southbound Terwillegar to eastbound Anthony Henday, and northbound Terwillegar to westbound Anthony Henday.

The project also includes a new shared-use pedestrian bridge over Anthony Henday Drive, connecting Windermere and Haddow Drive.

If construction stays on schedule, the new infrastructure is expected to be in service by 2028.

Winterburn Road

And if Winterburn Road makes up any part of your commute, you’ll want to make some adjustments as a three-kilometre stretch of the arterial road is closed until next year.

The closure affects Winterburn Road between 45th Avenue and 23rd Avenue NW. Construction plans include widening and paving 215th Street, installing streetlights, curbs, and gutters, and adding painted line markings.

Work is expected to continue through most of the year, with construction expected to wrap up by the end of February 2027.

Parks and camping

New parks, trails, and campgrounds are all on the way around Edmonton this year, with several major outdoor projects already in the works.

Edgemont Community Park

In west Edmonton, the City is developing a new park in the Edgemont neighbourhood ahead of a future Edmonton Public Schools kindergarten to Grade 9 school planned for the site. While the school is still to come, the City says residents will get access to the green space as soon as it’s open for public use, which is expected by the end of this year.

Windermere District Park

Construction on Phase 1 of the new Windermere District Park in southwest Edmonton kicked off in July. Plans for the park include a mix of sports fields, pathways, and open green space. A draft design presented during public engagement last fall included soccer fields, football fields, ball diamonds and a cricket pitch, along with seating areas and a small picnic or gathering space.

While the City hasn’t provided a timeline for completion yet, the park is being developed alongside a new Edmonton Public School for those in grades 7 to 12, set to open in 2028.

Jan Reimer Park

Meanwhile, one of Edmonton’s largest natural areas is also getting a major refresh. Construction has begun at Jan Reimer Park, the 193-acre green space located south of the Fort Edmonton Footbridge near the Edmonton Country Club.

Planting of trees and shrubs, along with naturalization seeding, is scheduled to begin in fall 2026 once weeds are effectively managed, the City says. Next season will focus on completing the remaining landscape planting and establishing the site.

Oakmont Trail, St. Albert

Northwest of Edmonton, work is continuing on the Oakmont Trail, a new multi-use trail system that will eventually connect the Blais Pedestrian Bridge to Boudreau Road along the north side of the Sturgeon River Valley in St. Albert.

Part of the trail has already opened, while the rest of the trail, including the new pedestrian bridge, is expected to stay closed until construction is complete in 2026.

Pigeon Lake Provincial Park

And for campers heading south of Edmonton to relax on the shores of Pigeon Lake Provincial Park who are hoping to savour the last of the warm days this year, you may encounter some construction noise as the province works on a brand-new camping loop.

Until further notice, a construction advisory is in effect for Pigeon Lake Campground, as heavy equipment and a construction crew will be on-site working on the expansion project.

For those planning on heading to the park, there shouldn’t be much disruption from the construction, and visitors will still have access to the current camping loops, group use areas, and day use areas.

Bookings at the campground remain open until Sept. 20.