Edmonton’s High Street area is bracing itself for yet another bridge closure impacting their bottom line.

A decade ago, it was the two-year-long 102 Avenue bridge closure . Now, another bridge just down that same road is expected to be closed for almost as long.

The Wellington Bridge , just to the west of the former Royal Alberta Museum site on 102 Avenue in the Glenora area, was shut down Monday to traffic in both directions as city construction crews prepare to tear it down.

The city expects it will remain closed until the end of 2026.

The bridge is being replaced because the current span is reaching the end of its service life. According to the city, the new design will improve accessibility and safety with a shared pathway between pedestrians and cyclists, barriers and handrail

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