Horseshoe Creek project

Updated September 16, 2026

We appreciate your patience as EPCOR and the City of Edmonton have been working together to determine the best long-term solution for 137 Avenue. The current plan is to install a 2000 mm diameter culvert to manage increased water flows through Horseshoe Creek. The new culvert size classifies it as a bridge-size culvert. As a result, ownership and project responsibility has now transitioned from EPCOR to the City of Edmonton. Future updates on this project and related timelines will be provided by the City.

Thank you for your cooperation and patience as this work progresses. If you have questions about the City’s planned construction at Horseshoe Creek, please visit www.edmonton.ca/137AvenueRepair or contact:

Lisa Erickson
Project Manager
lisa.erickson@edmonton.ca

Since 2024, routine monitoring and post-storm inspections ensured the culvert was operating and the roadway was safe. It was only after recent record-breaking rainfall events that we observed damage significant enough to warrant near-term action.

In June, EPCOR and the City enhanced existing monitoring for erosion along Horseshoe Creek and took steps to protect nearby infrastructure, including installing a bypass to manage increased creek levels and flows by diverting additional flows away from the 137 Avenue crossing.

Despite these efforts, there was extensive damage to the embankment supporting the road, as well as erosion around the pedestrian bridge supports during the significant rainfall events. Repairs are required before the road and bridge can safely reopen.