The intersection of Stony Plain Road and 124th Street in Edmonton is set to re-open next week, ahead of schedule, after a six-week full closure for accelerated construction of the Valley Line West LRT. While the project is 40% complete and expected to open in 2028, local businesses have reported significant negative impacts from the closure, and more simultaneous closures are planned for other intersections along the route.
Stony Plain Road, 124th Street intersection set to re-open after 6 weeks
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The intersection of Stony Plain Road and 124th Street in Edmonton is set to re-open next week, ahead of schedule, after a six-week full closure for accelerated construction of the Valley Line West LRT. While the project is 40% complete and expected to open in 2028, local businesses have reported significant negative impacts from the closure, and more simultaneous closures are planned for other intersections along the route.
- 1 April 21: Intersection of Stony Plain Road and 124th Street shut down.
- 2 Last fall: Vetrina Cafe opened.
- 3 Next week: Intersection of Stony Plain Road and 124th Street expected to re-open.
- 4 June 10: Intersection at 142nd Street and Stony Plain Road to be partially closed.
- 5 Next week: Subsequent phase of work starts, moving to 139th Street and Stony Plain Road.
- 6 Mid-July: 156th Street and 159th Street/Meadowlark at 89th Avenue intersections to remain closed until then.
- 7 September 2017: Walterdale Bridge replacement opened.
- 8 November 2023: Valley Line Southeast LRT opened.
- 9 2028: Valley Line West LRT expected to open.
- 10 2025-06-08: Article published.
- Intersection re-opening ahead of schedule
- Significant negative impact on local businesses due to reduced access
- Planned simultaneous closures for other intersections to reduce long-term disruption
- Potential for 'the new normal' of accelerated construction methods in Edmonton
- Valley Line West LRT project progressing towards 2028 opening
What: The intersection of Stony Plain Road and 124th Street in Edmonton is expected to re-open next week, a few days earlier than scheduled, after a six-week full closure for accelerated construction of the Valley Line West LRT. The project is 40% complete and aims for a 2028 opening. However, local businesses experienced significant negative impacts, and the city plans more simultaneous closures for other intersections (139th Street, 142nd Street) to reduce long-term disruption.
When: Published 2025-06-08; Intersection to re-open 'next week'; Shut down 'April 21' for '6 weeks'; Construction condensed from 'about a year-and-a-half' into 'seven weeks'; 'next week' (subsequent phase of work); 'Starting June 10' (142nd Street closure); 'mid-July' (156th Street and 159th Street/Meadowlark closures); Vetrina Cafe opened 'last fall'; Valley Line West LRT expected to open in '2028'; Valley Line Southeast LRT opened in 'November 2023'; Walterdale Bridge replacement opened in 'September 2017'.
Where: Edmonton (Stony Plain Road, 124th Street, 156th Street, 159th Street/Meadowlark at 89th Avenue, 139th Street, 142nd Street).
Why: The full closure was implemented to accelerate construction of the Valley Line West LRT, condensing a year-and-a-half of heavy work into seven weeks. The city and contractor aim to speed up project delivery and reduce overall disruption, despite short-term negative impacts on local businesses.
How: Marigold Infrastructure Projects and the City of Edmonton implemented a full intersection closure to accelerate LRT construction. They are now planning simultaneous closures for other intersections to further condense work. Businesses are coping with reduced access and customer traffic.