The 132 Avenue Renewal Project and its Impact on Our School 

The City of Edmonton is advising the community that construction will directly affect St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School beginning in Spring 2026. This will result in road closures, traffic delays, and temporary adjustments to pedestrian routes around the school. To help reduce noise and traffic disruption, the City plans to conduct work directly in front of the school during the summer months. 

This project is part of a City of Edmonton plan to improve infrastructure along 132 Avenue from Fort Road and 127 Street. Planned upgrades include road resurfacing, sidewalk enhancements, new street lighting, and landscaping. While these improvements will benefit our community in the long term, we understand that they may cause disruptions in the short term, particularly when it comes to commuting to and from school. The City of Edmonton worked with Edmonton Catholic Schools and the community beginning in September 2020 to discuss the project and its potential impacts.

What You Can Expect

Families who rely on 132 Avenue for daily travel should be prepared for potential detours and longer travel times, particularly during drop-off and pick-up hours. Parking availability around the school may also be limited.

The 132 Avenue Collector Renewal Project is designed to improve safety, accessibility, and traffic flow, with features like traffic calming measures, improved pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, and updated bus and parking zones. During construction, sections of 132 Avenue will be closed in stages, but access to St. Matthew will remain available via alternate routes.

For full details, click here to view the City of Edmonton's 132 Avenue Information Sheet.

We are working closely with city officials, Edmonton Transit Service, and yellow bus providers to minimize disruptions and ensure a safe environment for everyone.

Learn More

For more information about the project, please visit the City of Edmonton’s 132 Avenue Renewal Project website, where you can review the Final Design and the City of Edmonton’s What We Heard report. 

The City of Edmonton assures that once completed, these improvements will provide a safer and more accessible environment for our school communities. We remain committed to keeping you updated as the project moves forward.

If you have any questions about the project, please email the project team at BuildingGreatNeighbourhoods@edmonton.ca.