Edmonton - Strathcona County Footbridge

This footbridge will link Edmonton to Strathcona County and connect to the trail systems within the North Saskatchewan River Valley.

Project Update - August 2025

Construction began in summer 2023 and was substantially completed in late July 2025. During August, the bridge will be closed for 8 to 10 weekdays, from 6am to 6pm, to allow for the installation of canopies over the bridge’s lookout points and other additional finishing touches. Outside of these closures, the bridge remains open for pedestrian and cyclist use.

Please note: there is ongoing construction in the area near 167 Avenue and in the Strathcona County parking lot.

We ask all bridge users to follow construction signage while the canopy installation is underway.

Construction Photos

Construction photo-fall 2024
Construction photo-fall 2024
Construc6tion photo-fall 2024
Construction photo-fall 2024

Project Overview

The new footbridge over the North Saskatchewan River will include shared pathway connections and supporting open space/recreational upgrades on both sides of the river.

The design includes:

A gathering area at each end of the footbridge

Shared pathways from the bridge to the existing trail system

Two viewing lookout areas

Project History

Project Update - Summer 2024

The Edmonton-Strathcona County bridge under construction, viewed from the north.

The Edmonton-Strathcona County bridge under construction in spring 2024, viewed from the north.

Construction continues to progress. The bridge girders have been installed and the bridge deck is currently being formed. The concrete deck pour will be completed in July.

The shared-use path that runs parallel to the North Saskatchewan River remains temporarily closed near the Quarry Golf Course with no access through to 167 Avenue Northeast. Trail users can still access the trail starting at 17 Street Northeast until the dead-end.

Please see the map below for more information

Construction Bulletin - May 2023

Project Update - Fall 2023

Construction of the footbridge is on schedule and will continue throughout the fall and winter months. Work on the river has started with pier piling completed and cofferdams excavations underway.

The shared-use path that runs parallel to the North Saskatchewan River remains temporarily closed near the Quarry Golf Course with no access through to 167 Avenue northeast. Trail users can still access the trail starting at 17 Street northeast until the dead-end.

Project Update - May 2023

The new footbridge is being constructed to cross the North Saskatchewan River, linking the City of Edmonton (167 Avenue) with Strathcona County (Township Road 540). This footbridge will improve access and connectivity, leading toward a continuous multi-use trail system in the North Saskatchewan River Valley.

Closures of the area will begin in June as pre-construction activities are underway.

During construction, the shared-use path that runs parallel to the North Saskatchewan River will be temporarily closed near the Quarry Golf Course with no access through to 167 Avenue northeast. Trail users can still access the trail starting at 17 Street northeast until the dead-end. Please see map below for more information.

Construction Bulletin - May 2023

Project Update - September 2022

The footbridge is expected to begin construction in spring/summer 2023.

The process to select a contractor to deliver the project has been extended. As a result, construction will not begin in 2022 as first anticipated. We will continue to keep you informed as the project moves forward.

Engagement Opportunity - March 2022

An online public event was held on March 24, 2022 to share the preliminary design prepared for the proposed footbridge and open spaces on each side of the North Saskatchewan River. Potential impacts during construction to the local trails were also presented.

Thank you to all who attended. If you were unable to attend, the presentation recording and slides are available below, as well as the What We Heard Report.

Presentation recording
Presentation slides (10MB)
What We Heard Report

Shared-use Path Open - December 2021

Shared-use Path Open

The shared-use path along the west side of the North Saskatchewan River is open for pedestrians and cyclists. The geotechnical testing has been completed.

Boreholes were drilled along the trail to gather information required for the construction of the Edmonton-Strathcona County Footbridge, which is anticipated to start in summer 2022. All holes were restored after the testing was completed.

Engagement Opportunity - June 2021

Thank you for attending the June 24 online presentation where we shared concept designs for the proposed footbridge and open spaces on each side of the North Saskatchewan River. If you were unable to attend, please view the presentation.

What We Heard Report

Engagement Opportunity - April 2021

An online public event was held on April 14, 2021 to provide information on the scope of the project. The project team sought information on how the open space sites on each side of the river are used, how each site may be improved and what the public would like to experience on the proposed footbridge.

Thank you to all who attended. If you were unable to attend, you can learn more by watching a short video presentation.

What We Heard Report

Feasibility

A feasibility study was completed in January 2020 to better understand the feasibility of constructing a bridge in this area and better define the project scope, costs and construction timelines. The study considered the City of Edmonton, Strathcona County and RVA plans and policies as well as technical constraints and requirements such as geotechnical (soils and slopes), environmental (water and land) and hydrotechnical (river flow) information, regulatory requirements, land uses and existing utilities.

The feasibility study recommended a general location for the footbridge and trail connections; connecting 167 Avenue (on the west/Edmonton side of the river) to Township Road 540 (on the east/Strathcona County side of the river).

map of 167 Avenue and township road 540 with sketch of bridge area see larger view

Title	Project Manager
Email	loli.fernandez@edmonton.ca

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Project Manager

loli.fernandez@edmonton.ca

Edmonton - Strathcona County Footbridge

Project Update - August 2025

Edmonton-Strathcona Country Footbridge Construction

Construction Photos

Project Overview

Project Timeline

Phase 2

Phase 1

Project History

Shared-use Path Open

Contact Us

Loli Fernandez

Edmonton - Strathcona County Footbridge

Project Update - August 2025

Edmonton-Strathcona Country Footbridge Construction

Construction Photos

Project Overview

Project Timeline

Phase 2

Phase 1

Project History

Shared-use Path Open

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Related Links: City of Edmonton

Related Documents: City of Edmonton

Contact Us

Loli Fernandez