Terwillegar Drive is being upgraded to meet current and future needs. Construction started in 2021 and is being completed in three stages.
Program Status
Stage 1
Stage 1 was completed in 2024. Work included widening between Haddow Drive and Whitemud Drive, adding a shared pathway and landscaping.
Stage 2
Stage 2 construction continues on the Rainbow Valley Bridge, the new Rainbow Valley Pedestrian Bridge and the 142 Street Pedestrian/Cyclist Bridge. Construction began in the summer of 2023 and is anticipated to be completed in 2026, with landscaping in 2027.
Stage 3
Construction is now underway for Stage 3. This stage includes:
- Building a new bridge for northbound Terwillegar Drive over Anthony Henday Drive
- Repurposing the existing bridge for southbound traffic
- Adding two loop ramps from southbound Terwillegar to eastbound Anthony Henday, and northbound Terwillegar to westbound Anthony Henday
The project also includes a new shared pathway/pedestrian bridge over Anthony Henday Drive, connecting Windermere and Haddow Drive. Stage three is expected to be in service by 2028.
About the Program
Terwillegar Drive is a key north-south route connecting Edmontonians across the city. The road has exceeded its transportation capacity. To accommodate area growth, a three-stage plan has been approved to alleviate congestion and provide all users a safe and efficient route.
