Edmonton's High Level Bridge is facing major repairs and closures in 2027
Edmonton’s iconic High Level Bridge is set for major repairs and rehabilitation next year, with the work being moved up by a year following damage caused by severe storms this past summer.
The City says landslides and erosion affected the river valley slopes next to the bridge during the summer of 2026, creating the need for urgent repairs in 2027.
Rather than complete the repairs and rehabilitation separately, the City will combine the projects into one construction season to reduce the number and duration of closures.
Work will include repairs to the bridge’s bearings, structural components, deck surface, and drainage. A column in the middle of the east sidewalk will also be removed to improve safety for people walking and cycling.
“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,” an update from the City said.
The bridge will be fully closed to vehicle traffic during construction, although pedestrian access will be maintained when possible. Detours and alternative routes will be shared ahead of time, the City says.
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“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.”
Emergency repairs were required in July for the west sidewalk on the High Level Bridge and the west bridge approach near Ezio Faraone Park due to damaged drainage infrastructure and slope erosion caused by this summer’s heavy rainfall.
The change in schedule also means rehabilitation of the northbound Low Level Bridge, originally planned for 2027, has been pushed back a year to ease the pressure on Edmonton’s transportation network.
You can learn more about the bridge rehabilitation work on the City of Edmonton website.