Traffic Disruptions During Truth and Reconciliation Event March 27-30, 2014

March 25, 2014

Edmonton is proud to host the seventh and final Truth and Reconciliation Commission National Event, which takes place at the Shaw Conference Centre, March 27-30, 2014.

Edmonton’s event is the seventh and final National Event. Edmonton was selected as the host city in recognition of the role Alberta played in Indian Residential Schools. Alberta was home to more Residential Schools than any other province. Approximately 12,000 survivors live in the province, with the majority of those living in Edmonton.

Drivers should plan ahead when planning trips into the downtown core. The following road closures will be in place during the event:

Thursday March 27 – Jasper Avenue Lane Closure

Beginning at 7am motorists should expect traffic delays on Jasper Avenue and Grierson Hill between 95 Street and 100 Street until approximately 3:30pm. Eastbound and westbound traffic on Jasper Avenue will be reduced to a single lane in each direction to allow bus access for events at the Shaw Conference Centre.

Associated closures as follows:

• 96 Street will be completely closed between 102A Avenue and 103A Avenue from 8:15am–3:30pm
• 99 Street will be completely closed between 102 Avenue and 102A Avenue from 1pm–3:30pm
• Motorists as asked to detour using 103A Avenue/104 Avenue

There will be additional pedestrian traffic. Motorists are reminded to drive with care.

Thursday March 27 – Stadium Road Lane Closures

Beginning at 1pm the southbound lanes of Stadium Road east of 92 Street and south of Stadium LRT Station will be closed until 4pm. Northbound and southbound traffic will be maintained in single lanes, using the northbound lanes of Stadium Road.

• Motorists are asked to detour using 111 Avenue

Sunday March 30 – Jasper Avenue Total Closure

Beginning at 4pm sections of Jasper Avenue between 95 Street and 108 Street will be completely closed in stages until 11pm to accommodate the Walk of Reconciliation from the Shaw Conference Centre to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. Motorists should expect delays in the downtown core.

• Motorists are asked to detour using 103A Avenue/104 Avenue

ETS service will remain in effect during Truth & Reconciliation events, with detours as required.
Citizens planning to attend Truth & Reconciliation Commission events at the Shaw Conference Centre and/or the Walk of Reconciliation should consider using other means of transportation (e.g. walking, biking, ETS) as parking will be limited in the downtown core.

For up-to-date information on traffic disruptions related to the Truth and Reconciliation National Event in Edmonton, or to find out more about the event, please visit edmonton.ca/TRC.

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