The final phase of this project will be completed in 2026 to address remaining road and landscaping work.
In 2026, Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (ATEC) is completing a repair on the Highway 16 bridge. The work will require single lane closures until complete.
Traffic impacts
Construction in the area will cause delays.
Access to area businesses, including Greenland Garden Centre and Wallish Greenhouses, will be maintained at all times.
Please watch for signs and slow down in construction zones, even when workers are not present.
Project background
The North of Yellowhead Road Upgrades Project supports future residential, commercial and industrial growth of the Sherwood Park urban service area. See full project map. (2.0 MB)
The project includes a combination of County-led and developer-led improvements on Range Road 231 from Emerald Drive north to Township Road 534, and along Township Road 534 from Range Road 231 to Range Road 232.
This project also included intersection improvements at Highway 21 and Township Road 534.
Project timeline
2026
Milling and paving to address deficiency work.
Landscaping to address any areas that require more seeding.
Installing remaining guardrails and signs.
Completing electrical work.
2025
Connected the road and trails through the Outback RV property.
Completed landscaping work.
2024
Landscaped around the newly built overpass.
Completed the multi-use trail from Emerald Drive to just north of Highway 16.
2023
Completed girder placement and bridge deck work.
New alignment of Range Road 231 / Clover Bar Road north of Yellowhead Trail.
Overpass opened at the end of 2023.
Intersection improvements at Highway 21 and Township Road 534.
2022
Started on south side CN Rail overpass fills.
A soil nail wall was installed under Yellowhead Trail.
Piling for the overpass was completed.
2021
North side CN Rail overpass fills were completed.
2020
Project planning resumed.
2015
Project was put on hold while an adjacent Alberta Transportation Functional Planning Study took place.
2012
Detailed design work began, along with land acquisition planning and discussions.
2009
Functional Planning Study to determine the overall alignment of the new road network.
Project contacts:
Transportation Engineering and Operations
Phone: 780-417-7100
Email: transportation@strathcona.ca
Strathcona County Yellowhead North Arterial Road Functional Design Study – Final Report – December 2009