Horseshoe Creek & 137 Ave Closure

EPCOR met with the City of Edmonton on June 26, 2026 and together determined the safest approach with the anticipated rainfall and increased erosion is a FULL ROAD CLOSURE of 137 Avenue west of Starling Drive near Horseshoe Creek.

Starling Drive Connection

Access to Starling Drive east of Ray Gibbon Drive remains open, and as of July 10, 2026, the Starling Drive connection is complete.

This means residents can now enter into Starling from 137 Avenue and follow Starling Drive either to your destination in Starling, or to 199 Street to enter Trumpeter.

The City is committed to helping address traffic safety concerns, such as speeding, short-cutting, and other unsafe driving behaviours. Early next week, their Safe Mobility team will be onsite to:

• Install equipment to monitor traffic volumes and speeds.

• Place temporary speed check signs to remind drivers of their speeds and encourage them to slow down.

• Assess traffic conditions in the residential area to identify what traffic calming may be required.

This assessment will require approximately one-to-two weeks to ensure the evolving traffic conditions are sufficiently captured and an effective neighbourhood-specific approach can be developed. Once this assessment is completed, they will be back in touch with information about next steps.

In the interim, the existing detour signage will remain in place indefinitely.

REMEMBER: Starling Drive is a residential road, so the speed limit is ONLY 40 KM/H. Be cautious of the residents, children and pets who live and play near the road. Starling South is still full of residential construction, so be mindful of the commercial vehicles and workers who are present.

Residents are still encouraged to use 199 Street via 118A Avenue

If you have any questions about community traffic management, please contact saferoads@edmonton.ca.

Horseshoe Creek and 137 Avenue Project

Given its condition, EPCOR and the City anticipate the 137 Avenue west of Starling Drive roadway will remain closed FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE as they pursue a long-term solution and options to expedite construction.

On July 2, 2026, we were provided with additional details regarding the project:

Damage Repair Plans

Work to advance a long-term solution is already underway, with the potential for construction to occur as early as August.

Planned work includes:

• Tree removal inside of creek

• Installing a new culvert

• Restoring the embankment

• Repairing the road surface

  
  

Because this is an environmentally sensitive area, provincial permits are required. The City and EPCOR will work closely with the Government of Alberta to secure permits as quickly as possible. Tree removal will be required to complete this work. All necessary approvals will be obtained prior to any removal activities.

Next steps for the pedestrian bridge are also in development and may take longer to complete.

Community Updates

For updates please visit Epcor.com/HorseshoeCreek

You can also contact them directly:

Email: Epcorprojects@epcor.com

Phone: 780-412-4200

Safety

For your safety, please stay clear of the work area while we complete this work. Vehicle or pedestrian access beyond the barricades is prohibited.

We will update residents as soon as information is available via this news item and our social media channels.