82 Street to 50 Street:
66 Street Intersection
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As part of the Yellowhead Trail Freeway Conversion Program, the City of Edmonton initiated a concept planning study in fall 2018 for the segment of Yellowhead Trail between 82 Street and 50 Street. The intent is to investigate the impacts of the removal of the signalized intersection at Yellowhead Trail and 66 Street, as directed in the Yellowhead Trail Strategic Plan (2011).
The outcome of the study will be a concept plan for the area roadway network. No decisions have been made, aside from the broader objective of being able to achieve free-flowing traffic (that is, no traffic signals) on Yellowhead Trail.
We need your help to adjust the design of the future roadway network. While multiple options were explored, three design options are being studied to determine the preferred concept plan. Read this project update to learn more and find out how you can help us to improve the design options—online or in person at this week's engagement sessions.
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Public Engagement Sessions
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Wednesday, June 19
4 to 8:30 p.m.
Jerry Forbes Centre
for Community Spirit
12122 – 68 Street
Presentation at 5 p.m.,
repeated at 7 p.m.
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Saturday, June 22
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Balwin School
7055 – 132 Avenue
Presentation at 11:30 a.m.
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For those unable to attend, share your feedback online from June 19 to July 6.
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Phase 2 Engagement:
Configuration Options and Evaluation
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Three options will be further evaluated to help determine the concept plan (see below). We invite you to attend one of our Phase 2 public sessions to help us adjust the design of the future road network.
Also, help us improve:
- the criteria that will be used to evaluate the design options;
- how we’re proposing to accommodate vehicles where roads and alleys will be closed to Yellowhead Trail between 68 Street and 62 Street; and
- proposed paths and connections for those who bike and walk.
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Phase 1 Engagement: Listen and Learn January to April 2019
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In Spring 2019, the project team met with area residents, commercial property and business owners, and community organizations, as well as those who drive, bike and walk through the area.
We discussed the planned removal of the traffic signals at Yellowhead Trail and 66 Street and impacts of the potential closure of 66 Street at Yellowhead Trail. We collected valuable feedback and heard how important 66 Street is to local businesses and residents.
For more detailed information on what we heard during Phase 1, view our public engagement report online.
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Input received during Phase 2 engagement will help determine and refine the preferred concept plan that will be shared this fall.
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Questions?
Learn more about the Yellowhead Trail Freeway Conversion Program:
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