THREE updates for you today about civics news in the Ritchie community!
100 STREET INFRASTRUCTURE
First up, if you travel through West Ritchie you might have noticed the start of construction on 100 street close to Whyte Avenue.
You might remember the announcement in this post about the 100 Street shared use path and bike lane, part of the Active Transportation Network Expansion project. The construction you’ve noticed between 83 Avenue and 79 Avenue is bi-directional on-street projected bike lane. It’s similar to the bike lane that extends north of 83 Avenue on 100 Street.
As far as we can tell, they have not started on the second component of the project, the on-street shared use path from 76 avenue to 79 avenue.
Visit the City’s project page for more information and details on operation and parking impacts. Select Ritchie below the ‘Active Transportation Network Expansion Program Routes’ header.
VIBRANT STREETS TEAM
Ritchie Community League is creating a Vibrant Streets Team! Their focus is supporting improvements to street safety and vibrancy. This includes advocating for safer street design and providing more ways for residents to safely and conveniently move throughout the community and to other areas of the City.
Our Civics Director Daniel is leading the team with help from other Ritchie residents who are passionate about street safety, infrastructure, and transportation.
Questions? Email civics@ritchie-league.com
To join the Vibrant Streets Team, please fill out this form.
RAVINE EROSION REPAIR
This update comes directly from the city and directly impacts those Ritchie residents who like to walk in Mill Creek Ravine.
City crews started construction this month in Mill Creek Ravine for erosion repairs at two bridges - the road bridge at 82 Avenue and a pedestrian bridge at approximately 86 avenue. The multi-use paths at these bridges will be closed for the duration of the project. Watch for detour signage of detours in the areas ictured below). Minimal traffic disruptions are expected on the vehicle bridge as work will occur under the bridge and will not require road closures.
The City plans for work to be completed by the end of 2025, with some carryover for landscaping in 2026. Please be aware that this timeline is dependent on contractor performance.
Click here for more information about this City of Edmonton construction project.
