Bridge rehabilitation: Flood mitigation repairs
The City is planning to complete flood mitigation work on three bridges throughout this construction season. The three bridges, situated along Nose Creek, require important repair work to ensure the deteriorated flood mitigation elements are safe and in good working condition.
Project update - April 2025
Site Restoration: Final site restoration, including tree planting, landscaping and general cleanup is scheduled for Spring 2025 to fully restore the areas following construction activities.
Expansion Joint Replacements: In addition to the completed flood mitigation work, The City will be replacing the expansion joints at the Goddard Avenue and Beaverdam Road bridges to improve their durability and extend the bridges service life. This work is going beyond the original scope of the project.
Pathway Improvements: The City is adding a missing pathway on the north side of 32 Avenue adjacent to the 41 Avenue bridge. This will enhance connectivity and provide a safer, more convenient link to the Nose Creek Pathway for pedestrians and cyclists.
Traffic Impacts: Drivers should expect occasional single-lane closures on westbound 32 Avenue, Goddard Avenue, and Beaverdam Road as we complete the next phases of work.
Project Completion: The additional work, including expansion joint replacements and pathway improvements, is expected to start in Spring 2025 and be completed by Summer 2025.
Project timelines
- August 2024 - Construction started
- December 2024 - Construction substantially completed
- Spring/Summer 2025 - Construction completion
* Construction is dependent on weather, availability of materials, and site conditions. Updates will be provided regularly, but dates may change.
Bridge locations
The following bridges have been undergoing repairs:
- 41 Avenue N.E. over Nose Creek Bridge
- Goddard Avenue N.E. over Nose Creek Bridge
- Beaverdam Road N.E. over Nose Creek Bridge
41 Avenue over Nose Creek Bridge – Work Completed
Project scope of work
The physical condition of various elements of this bridge has declined to the point where work is required to keep the bridge in service. The project aims to rehabilitate the deteriorated bridge and flood mitigation elements and will extend the service life of the bridge by approximately 30 years.
The scope of work included:
- Traffic barrier replacement
- Girders and deck repair
- Substructure repair
- Expansion joints modifications
- A new multi-use pathway on the south side
- Replacement of damaged slope protection
- Improvements to the 41 Avenue and Edmonton Trail intersection
- Adding a missing pathway on the north side of 32 Avenue
*NEW * adding a missing pathway on the north side of 32 Avenue NE
Goddard Avenue and Beaverdam Road Bridges
Project scope of work
- Replacement of damaged slope protection
- Concrete barriers repair
- Girders and substructure repair
- Expansion joints replacement
Environmental considerations
- An Environmental Impact Assessment has been conducted and mitigation measures are in place.
- Efforts will be made to minimize environmental impacts during the execution of the projects.
- Necessary Environmental and other Regulatory Permits are approved and in place.
Benefits
- Improve the condition, appearance, and safety of the bridges.
- Improve safety for pedestrians and improve pedestrian connectivity, and
- Extend the service life of the bridges for many years to come.
Budget
The estimated investment for this project is $3.3 million.