
Project Area from St. Albert Trail to 97 Street
Check out this map showing the St. Albert Trail to 97 Street study area.
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The St. Albert Trail to 97 Street section is currently in the design stage. The preliminary design will be shared for feedback in early 2023.
Check out this map showing the St. Albert Trail to 97 Street study area.
The following changes are planned for this section of Yellowhead Trail:
The project team is working to develop the preliminary design. The plan will include more specifics about the roadway and bridges, sidewalks and shared-use path, noise walls and landscaping.
On-site investigation work continues along the corridor to support the development of the preliminary design. You may see crews working in the area and there may be some minor impacts on traffic.
The City will use a “Construction Manager at Risk” delivery model to complete this section of the conversion. The construction manager will work collaboratively with the City and design team throughout both design and construction to ensure the project is delivered in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
We look forward to connecting with you in early 2023 when the preliminary design is ready to be shared. Feedback on active transportation (walking, biking and wheeling) connections, open space features, landscaping, noise wall replacement and the shared-use path will inform the next project stage, detailed design.
The City is committed to gathering your perspectives for consideration during project design. We value your input and encourage you to sign up for updates to participate in future engagement opportunities in 2023.
Three design options were presented during Phase 2 engagement.
Feedback from Phase 2 indicated that Option 1 (service road) and Option 2 (conventional interchange) each had some desirable features. Each option also had features that the public raised concerns about.
It was noted that Option 1 (service road) had a lack of connection to Yellowhead Trail due to the long stretches of service roads. In Option 2 (conventional interchange) there were concerns with the safety and efficiency of the back to back merges between St. Albert Trail and 127 Street.
We created a hybrid option by combining the west section of Option 1 with the east section of Option 2. We then evaluated each of the 4 different options using project specific criteria.
During this evaluation process, Option 3 (127 Street Overpass/121 Street interchange) was eliminated. The technical analysis of Option 3 matched the concerns we heard from the public, and it was clear that Option 3 would not meet the project objectives.
The hybrid option was selected as the concept plan. It was one of the most cost-effective options evaluated, providing safe and efficient merging on Yellowhead Trail along with better connectivity. The hybrid option has been further refined to address additional feedback from Phase 2.
Concept plan development for what will be built and what it will look like, including changes to the broader roadway network, included public engagement to inform the plan.
February 2021 Newsletter
Detailed Concept Plan
Public and stakeholder feedback was used to refine the concept. Construction is planned to begin in 2023 and be complete in 2027.
Input received during Phase 3 was recorded and will be considered during design.
Public and stakeholder feedback from Phase 2 in fall 2020 was used alongside a detailed technical analysis to develop a recommended concept plan in 2021. Construction is planned to begin in 2023.
Two engagement events were held in November 2019. Learn more about what we heard from engagement participants.
The City values public input and recognizes its importance in identifying the needs of all Yellowhead Trail road users, area residents and businesses. Each segment of the Yellowhead Trail Freeway Conversion Program is being built to balance the roadway requirements with community, business and commuter needs.
Please contact us with your St. Albert Trail to 97 Street questions by emailing yellowhead@edmonton.ca.
Stay informed with program updates and opportunities to have your say in shaping the new Yellowhead Trail.