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We expect Phase One of the Bridgeland Main Street to be complete in 2023. Phase one includes streetscape improvements and infrastructure upgrades along Edmonton Tr from Memorial Drive to 2 Avenue N.E. as well as Gateway features on Memorial Drive beneath the 4 Ave flyover and at the triangle where 4 Street meets Edmonton Trai.

The map below shows the completed work in orange and the 2023 work in green.

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The Edmonton Trail N.E. Main Street underwent the “design” step of the Main Streets program between 2018 and 2021. Based on citizen and interest holder feedback, technical analysis, and financial considerations, the plan supports the needs identified by the community.

• A focus on urban design and placemaking.
• Enhanced pedestrian safety and comfort.
• Improved mobility options, including transit and cycling
• ·A design that is uniquely “Bridgeland-Riverside” and reflects its heritage and community identity.
• Improved connections to park spaces and amenities.
• Enhancing the community’s Main Street as a destination that will support existing and new local businesses.

Along Edmonton Trail N.E. there will be:

• Widened sidewalks
• More plants and trees
• New street lighting along the road and sidewalks
• New crosswalks with wheelchair ramps complete with tactile plates to help those with vision loss at intersections
• New waste & recycling bins, bike racks and benches
• Southbound 4 Street between 3 and 2 Avenue N.E. will be reduced from three to two lanes
• The separated wheeling lane will extend to 4 Street N.E. and connect to the 2 Avenue on-street bike lane
• Extensive planting and creation of a small pocket park space within the triangle at 4 Street, with a better crossing at 2 Avenue N.E.

At the Memorial Drive Gateway there will be:

• Reduction of parking stalls on City property
• Re-configured Memorial Drive access to the parking lot for safety
• Southern 4 Street access changed to an “in-only”
• Maintained access off of Edmonton Trail
• Larger pedestrian space and improved pedestrian connections
• New bioretention area– a vegetated area to capture and treat stormwater
• Improved lighting for people walking

• An increase in on-site construction activity, including construction crews, vehicles and heavy equipment, including an increase in noise and vibration throughout construction.
• Sidewalk closures and detours ensure pedestrians and cyclists can travel safely through the area and still access their destinations.
• The temporary removal of some parking, road closures and potential road detours. Traffic will be maintained during construction, except for occasional closures with a detour. 
• Potential construction activity on weekends, weekdays, and overnight as required. 
• We will work directly with individual businesses to provide continued access to their property as much as possible.
• While we don't expect any major utility shutdowns, you will be notified if the need arises.
• Temporary transit stop relocations if required.

Please note, construction in an older community like this means that sometimes we run into surprises during construction. We don't anticipate any issues, but the timeline could be impacted should we discover any surprises. 

We appreciate your patience when crews are working in the area. We know that construction impacts can be disruptive, and we will work to mitigate impacts as best we can.

The City has developed a Streetscape Master Plan for Bridgeland based on citizen feedback, technical analysis, and financial considerations.

The vision for the Bridgeland Main Streets project is to build a streetscape that includes well-designed, quality public realm elements and public space, that prioritize the pedestrian experience and will support ongoing redevelopment and a thriving economic environment. Once complete, it will offer a variety of safe, accessible mobility connections, new community gathering spaces, and a uniquely Bridgeland character.

The key features of Bridgeland Main Streets are:

1. Prioritize pedestrian safety
2. Enhanced landscaping for pedestrian comfort
3. Unique streetscape elements
4. New opportunities for community gathering
5. Improved mobility options