Funding for a $ 41 million footbridge from 167 Avenue at Township Road 540 in Strathcona County has been approved, with construction set to begin as soon as possible this summer. The bridge will connect the Horse Hill neighborhood and the city’s river valley path system with the Riverside Nature Trail. “This footbridge is a value-added partnership between the two municipalities and the River Valley Alliance (RVA) that future generations will enjoy,” said Strathcona Mayor Rod Frank. “We are pleased to see the vision come to life.” RVA will pay half the cost, about $ 20.5 million. Edmonton and Strathcona County will share the remaining half of the approximately $ 10.3 million each. “This footbridge will be a key addition to the North Saskatchewan River Valley, connecting Edmonton with Strathcona County and improving access and connectivity to the Devon-Fort Saskatchewan Regional Trail System,” said Kristine Archibald of RVA. The design was developed with the help of 21 members of the indigenous community and will maintain “wildlife passages and habitat on both sides of the river,” the statement said.
