Beverly Bridge Construction Starts Again in Northeast Edmonton

0:00It's April 5th. Welcome in. This is Vancouver News today, where local news meets AI. Heads up, drivers, and northeast Edmonton. The Beverly Bridge is getting back to major construction this week after a winter break. Starting Tuesday, all traffic shifts to the south side, dropping from three lanes to two, and the speed limit drops to 60 kilometers per hour in. The zone. This phase ramps up work on the north side, including milling and paving the asphalt, swapping out barriers, and fixing up the bridge girders. The city expects these changes to stick around until the end of October 2026, depending on weather and how fast crews move. For folks crossing the Yellowhead Trail eastbound over the north Saskatchewan River, that means tighter traffic and slower speeds during rush hours. The bridge dates back to 1972, and this rehab is all about stretching its life way longer. Earlier phases hit the south side back in 2025, and now they're flipping to the north.

1:00Total bill for the whole project? Around $16,700,000 per Alberta major projects. Keep an eye on city updates for any tweaks, and plan those commutes accordingly to beat the backups.