Another historic bridge in Edmonton is about to undergo rehabilitation
Another one of Edmonton’s historic bridges is about to get some much-needed TLC, and commuters can expect to see a few minor slowdowns in the area this winter.
The Dawson Bridge rehabilitation project is slated to begin mid-to-late November 2025, with work wrapping up by Spring 2026, according to the City of Edmonton.
The work follows a 2019 assessment of the bridge that recommended repairs to address deterioration and extend its lifespan, ensuring it remains a safe and reliable crossing for all users, the City said.
City of Edmonton
Single-lane closures are expected in early 2026 and will last about a month. Pedestrian access will be closed on one side of the bridge for the duration of construction, with the opposite side remaining open.
Crews will use a large barge on the North Saskatchewan River to complete work on the bridge piers, which will allow work to take place while minimizing the impact on traffic crossing the bridge.
“The City reminds all river valley users in the area to keep clear of the construction zone and off of the barge while this work is underway,” the City of Edmonton writes.
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Built in 1912 to carry electric trains to a coal mine on the east bank of the river, the Dawson Bridge was later converted for vehicle traffic. It serves as a key link for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians moving east to west, connecting the Riverdale and Forest Heights neighbourhoods.
The bridge is listed on both the City of Edmonton’s Register of Historic Resources and the Alberta Historic Resources Management Branch.
Construction has been scheduled to align with the Low Level Bridge rehabilitation and the Wellington Bridge replacement, two other historic bridge projects currently underway, to help minimize traffic disruption.
You can learn more about the bridge rehabilitation project on the City of Edmonton website.