June 19, 2025
Conversion of the Yellowhead Trail continues to progress with new traffic changes being implemented June 21 to accommodate ongoing work.
Current lane restrictions between St. Albert Trail and 121 Street will extend east and Yellowhead Trail will operate with two lanes in each direction from St. Albert Trail to 97 Street. This lane configuration will remain in place until construction is complete in 2027.
These new restrictions are additional to the single-lane traffic on 121 Street between Yellowhead Trail and 121 Avenue that began June 16. These lane reductions change the left turning lane (northbound-to-westbound and westbound-to-southbound) from two to one lane at the Yellowhead Trail and 121 Street intersection. These left turn lane restrictions are expected to be in place for eight weeks.
To ensure the safety of all road users and construction crews, the 50 km/h speed limit continues to be enforced in construction zones.
Motorists should expect continued delays on St. Albert Trail, 127 Street, 121 Street, 107 Street and 97 Street. Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead, allow extra travel time and consider alternate routes.
The City of Edmonton’s Yellowhead Trail Freeway Conversion is a transformational project upgrading Yellowhead Trail to improve the safety, operational capacity and level of service for this key inter-city, inter-regional and inter-provincial goods movement corridor.
The City of Edmonton appreciates your patience and cooperation during this major infrastructure project.
