Project Update - October 2022
Riverside Trail has completed and the space has been reopened for Edmontonians to enjoy.
Main page content begins here
Riverside Trail has completed and the space has been reopened for Edmontonians to enjoy.
The Riverside Trail realignment project focused on an approximately 1.9 km stretch of trail that runs between the Riverside Golf Course and the North Saskatchewan River. The trail is well-used and very popular with neighbouring communities and is also a destination for Edmontonians looking for river valley access and views. Over the past several years, the trail has had numerous issues as a result of high water events, ongoing bank degradation and instability resulting in significant slumps and other safety and accessibility concerns. The trail had been officially closed to the public since 2013.
The City’s recommended approach to rehabilitate the trail was supported by an Environmental Impact Assessment and Site Location Study, approved by Edmonton City Council in November 2020. The approach aimed to realign the trail ensure long-term viability, limit environmental and ecological impacts and provide safe river valley access for all trail users.
Construction is complete. The trail will be formally opened for public use by August 29, 2022.
The golf course parking lot and wooden walkway below Dawson Bridge will be restored for public use prior to the trail opening.
Construction is expected to begin in May 2022 and be completed in the fall of 2022. The trail is currently closed and will remain closed until construction is complete. A portion of the Riverside Golf Course overflow parking lot will be utilized for construction staging; please see the image below for reference.
As construction materials and equipment are mobilized to site, minor interferences may occur; please respect all detour signage and obey staff direction in this active work zone.
Upcoming construction work includes:
The decision has been made to move forward with realigning the trail with construction starting in Spring 2022. The following changes were made to the design:
Thank you to everyone who engaged with us virtually and provided feedback on the Riverside Trail Realignment project as we adjusted our engagement practices as a result of COVID-19.
Our Engaged Edmonton page closed on March 17, 2021. Feedback received from the public, together with technical input, City policies, programs and funding, will inform the next steps on the project.
For information on the project, please see:
Presentation (delivered to the public during the March 3 information session)