Edmonton’s Roads Crumble Under Rain | Canada News

Edmonton’s roads are crumbling under relentless rain, with sinkholes and erosion wreaking havoc—especially in Lauderdale and Starling. A major collapse on 137th Avenue over Horseshoe Creek has severed emergency access, sparking safety fears. Locals say they warned city and Epcor officials three years ago, but the problem persists: a blocked, undersized culvert caused water to carve its own path, swallowing the road. Crews now race to fix 30+ subsidence sites, while officials scramble to coordinate long-term fixes amid broader infrastructure strain. Plans for flood mitigation date back to 2017, and ongoing projects like the Yellowhead Trail Freeway Conversion add complexity to the repair effort. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4d07f685fd013ed5