The City of Edmonton will be making improvements to Yellowhead Trail between Wayne Gretzky Drive and 61 Street. This work includes removing the signalized intersection at 66 Street and nearby direct accesses along Yellowhead Trail to support safe and efficient traffic flow.

Figure 1: Yellowhead Trail/66 Street Closure Map (click to enlarge):

Planning and design are underway to:

• Remove of the signalized intersection at Yellowhead Trail and 66 Street
• Close nearby direct access points at 62 Street, 67 Street, and 68 Street north and south of Yellowhead Trail
• Identify and develop new access options for local traffic between 66 Street and Yellowhead Trail
• Provide alternative access routes for the surrounding communities
• Establish new pedestrian and active transportation connections along Yellowhead Trail and 66 Street

The concept plan for 66 Street includes an overpass at Yellowhead Trail; however, there are no timelines for the overpass construction. As part of the Yellowhead Trail Freeway Conversion, which requires the removal of all traffic signals along the corridor to improve traffic flow and safety, the City is removing the signalized intersection at 66 Street and nearby direct accesses. Construction is currently scheduled to occur in 2027.

The City values public input and recognizes its importance in identifying the needs of all Yellowhead Trail road users, area residents and businesses. Each segment of the Yellowhead Trail Freeway Conversion Program is being built to balance the roadway requirements with community, business and commuter needs. Public engagement for this project was conducted in the Concept phase in 2019-20.

Please review the additional information and provide your feedback (until May 10, 2026) using the tabs below.

For more information on the 66 Street and Yellowhead Trail intersection removal, please review the information booklet and roll map, then answer the survey questions.